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Scholars fine-tune their research on Religion and the American West during conference at Eiteljorg Museum
By Jessica Nelson, Ph.D., director of religion and culture initiatives On April 20-23, the Eiteljorg welcomed scholars from around the United States to our museum. The scholars participated in a symposium on the theme “Religion and the American West,” co-sponsored by...
Terry Tapia’s work in new galleries embodies stories shared by families, and reveals interesting details
By Dorene Red Cloud (Oglala Lakota), curator of Native American art The new Native American Galleries are organized on the themes of Relation, Continuation and Innovation. The Eiteljorg Museum’s newly re-envisioned Native American Galleries opened in June 2022 with...
Movement to instill values of DEAI is a priority for Eiteljorg Museum
By Johanna M. Blume, curator of Western art history and culture, and 2023 co-chair of the Eiteljorg DEAI Council In the midst of pandemic illness and worldwide systemic inequity and discrimination which came to a head in 2020, Black, Indigenous and People of Color...
Eiteljorg Fellows of 1999 and 2001 with current or upcoming exhibitions at other museums
Rick Rivet (Sahtu / Métis, born 1949) Beothuck Mound No. 11, 1997 acrylic with collaged pieces of canvas and string on canvas 54 3/8 × 55 in. (138.1 × 139.7 cm) Museum purchase from the Eiteljorg Fellowship for Native American Fine Art with funds provided by E. Andrew...
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Resources
Katrina Mitten (Miami of Oklahoma, b. 1962), MMIW, 2017, beaded leather, probably cardboard, metal, size 13 seed beads, thread, probably satin fabric and ribbon, probably cotton, glass mirror, Museum purchase, 2020.3.1 Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls...
In Memoriam: Dee Ketchum (Delaware Tribe of Indians), 1938-2023
Dee Ketchum (Delaware Tribe of Indians) in performance in Anderson, Ind., in 2014 Photo by Don Knight, Anderson Herald Bulletin Dee Ketchum and his wife Annette Ketchum have had a long connection and friendship with the Eiteljorg. During the museum’s early years, they...
News Release: 31st annual Eiteljorg Indian Market & Festival returns to museum June 24-25
Celebration of Native cultures features more than 140 Native artists, plus music, dance and food On June 24 and 25, 2023, several performers are scheduled to give music and dance performances under The Sails at the Eiteljorg Indian Market and Festival. In 2022, one of...
Volunteer Spotlight: ROSE Award nominee and “Train Guy” Mike Davis
By: Brooke Sullivan, digital marketing specialist Every year Visit Indy, the city’s tourism and destination management organization, bestows the ROSE Awards (Recognition Of Service Excellence) to non-management front-line hospitality service workers and volunteers who...
In Memoriam: Margaret L. Archuleta, 1950-2023
Margaret Archuleta (Tewa / Hispanic), left, and former curator of contemporary art Jennifer Complo McNutt, right, at the exhibit preview party for Harry Fonseca: The Art of Living on May 18, 2018 The Eiteljorg Museum and the contemporary Native art world has lost a...
Eiteljorg Insider: A Conversation with Award-Winning Poet Dr. Elise Paschen
By Camryn Daniels, Eiteljorg marketing and communications intern Elise Paschen, enrolled member of the Osage Nation, is the Eiteljorg’s upcoming artist in residence. Dr. Paschen will showcase her award-winning work during this rare springtime artist residency. As a...
Eiteljorg to share unexpected stories through poet’s residency, film screening
By Elizabeth Bostelman, public programs manager Scott Gerber, singing cowboy Image courtesy of Electric Yolk Media The Eiteljorg Museum’s mission is to tell the stories of the Indigenous peoples of North America and the diverse peoples of the American West. This...
News Release: Kathryn Haigh chosen as the new President and CEO of the Eiteljorg Museum
Kathryn Haigh will be the new president and CEO of the Eiteljorg Museum. Image courtesy of Newfields, photographed by Eric Lubrick Thursday, March 9, 2023 INDIANAPOLIS – A cultural arts leader with 28 years of experience managing art collections, exhibitions,...
