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News Release: Religion focus of new Eiteljorg efforts funded by $2.5M Lilly Endowment Inc. grant
Museum to examine impacts of religion and spirituality in Native cultures and the West Monday, Dec. 30, 2024 INDIANAPOLIS – Expressions of religion and spirituality among Native peoples and within the American West will be the focus of major projects at the Eiteljorg...
Eiteljorg Insider: Rediscovering my roots to find my future
By Tori Satchwell, former Eiteljorg marketing and communications intern On my first day at the Eiteljorg, I was scared, nervous and felt incredibly underqualified. Then, I saw a grandmother with her granddaughter in the museum’s Western Art Galleries. I remember the...
News Release: Laura F. Fry joins Eiteljorg Museum as new VP for Curatorial Affairs and Collections
Curator brings long experience in museums presenting Indigenous and Western American art Laura F. Fry, Eiteljorg Museum vice president for curatorial affairs and collections Image courtesy of Laura Fry Monday, Dec. 9, 2024 INDIANAPOLIS – The Eiteljorg Museum of...
News Release: Eiteljorg’s Jingle Rails holiday model trains return with exciting addition, special events
15th annual holiday tradition features open-late hours, weekend art markets, Walker miniature Families enjoy the model trains at the Fifth Third Bank Jingle Rails: The Great Western Adventure, which runs Nov. 16-Jan. 20 at the Eiteljorg. Image by Alec Gray...
Book the Eiteljorg as the venue for your next special occasion
By Holly Hill-Brooks, manager of catering, rentals and events, and Jessica Elliott, rental and events coordinator Jessica Elliott, rental and events coordinator, left, and Holly Hill-Brooks, manager of catering, rentals and events, right, can arrange your next special...
Legacy gift from family of first director will leave lasting impact on Eiteljorg Museum
Endowment in honor of late director Michael Duty will support museum internship efforts Michael Duty in 2017 Image courtesy of Sarah Deregan and the Duty family Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024 INDIANAPOLIS – The family of the Eiteljorg Museum’s first executive director...
Native cultures celebrated at unforgettable events Oct. 14 and Nov. 9
By Alisa Nordholt-Dean, vice president for public programs and Beeler family director of education Artist and culture bearer David Robert Boxley (Tsimshian) File image Dancing, singing, intricately carved masks and stunning regalia are just a few highlights of a...
Renovation of a Warehouse Space for Art Storage to Support Preventative Conservation
Funding provided by National Endowment for the Humanities, Sustaining Cultural Heritage By Allison Evans, Director of Museum Collections and Exhibition Management From October 2023 through September 2024 the Museum embarked on a planning project to renovate a...
News Release: Hispanic Heritage Month and Native American Heritage Month celebrated at Eiteljorg
Variety of immersive cultural experiences and events for guests will broaden horizons INDIANAPOLIS – The Eiteljorg Museum celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month and Native American Heritage Month with cultural performances and activities visitors will not want to miss. On...