Johanna M. Blume, curator of Western art, history and culture The April 2021 issue of Western Art Collector magazine features an interesting interview with Johanna M. Blume, the Eiteljorg Museum's curator of Western art, history and culture, providing a look behind the scenes. Read the article...
Financial leader has extensive nonprofit management experience Photograph of Sue Springirth Image courtesy of the Eiteljorg Museum INDIANAPOLIS –The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art recently hired as its new vice president of administration and chief financial officer Sue Springirth, who has extensive executive experience managing...
By Dorene Red Cloud (Oglala Lakota), assistant curator of Native American art Heidi Brandow, b.1981 (Diné/Kanaka Maoli), Cute Monster Series, 2015, mixed media, 10.25 inches x 24” inches Image by Addison Doty, courtesy of the Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian In May, the Eiteljorg will premiere a...
By Elisa Phelps, Eiteljorg vice president and chief curatorial officer Fern Sawyer, Richuela Ranch, NM - Heading a Calf at her Spring Branding, 13” x 19.25” ©1988 Barbara Van Cleve The term “hard twist” is used in association with yarn and thread. A hard twist yarn is one...
Museum acquired important work by Dean Mitchell, African American artist Dean Mitchell For Freedom, 2020 Watercolor 30 x 22 inches Gift of Catherine Turner, 2020.6.1 INDIANAPOLIS – As the nation observes Black History Month, the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art is proud to unveil a significant painting it...
By Johanna M. Blume, curator of Western art, history and culture Dean Mitchell For Freedom, 2020 Watercolor 30 x 22 inches Gift of Catherine Turner , 2020.6.1 The Eiteljorg Museum is committed to sharing the stories of the many diverse communities who are part of the Western experience. This requires...
Five Native American/First Nations artists chosen for Eiteljorg Contemporary Art Fellowship Fascinating exhibit of contemporary Native art opens Nov. 13, 2021 INDIANAPOLIS – Five Native American and First Nations artists have been selected for the prestigious 2021 Eiteljorg Contemporary Art Fellowship. Innovative paintings, prints, mixed media and...
Renowned photographer Barbara Van Cleve depicts resilience of women ranchers Melody Harding, Bar Cross Ranch, WY, 37” x 27” © 1995 Barbara Van Cleve INDIANAPOLIS – An exhibition of fascinating photographs showing the strength and resilience of ranch women working in the Rocky Mountain West is now...
By Elisa Phelps, Eiteljorg vice president and chief curatorial officer Barbara Van Cleve (American, born 1935) Melody Harding, Bar Cross Ranch, WY, 1995 Photograph, 51.5 x 41.5 inches Image courtesy of Hard Twist: Western Ranch Women – Photographs by Barbara Van Cleve from the collection of the National Cowgirl...
By Caroline States, Eiteljorg marketing and communications intern Caroline States Once the effects of the global pandemic reached Indiana in March, I became concerned -- as a student in my junior year of college -- about the quality of my education going forward. Universities quickly pivoted to...
