Calling all book lovers: Join us for a community experience involving the classic Western novel True Grit by Charles Portis, including family programs, special events, book discussions, film screenings and more. The Eiteljorg is one of 75 organizations nationwide to receive a 2019 NEA Big Read...
On June 24, 1989, civic leaders, Native American representatives, artists and local dignitaries held a ceremonial ribbon-cutting to open the new Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art. In the above photo, the museum’s founder Harrison Eiteljorg — center, in shirtsleeves — cut the...
Cowpokes & Cocktails Saturday April 27, 5:30-10:30 p.m. Zionsville, IN The spring season means it’s time for the Eiteljorg’s annual fundraiser, Cowpokes & Cocktails, benefitting the museum’s education and public programs department. Cowpokes & Cocktails is the product of reimagining our fundraiser a few years ago and has...
Outstanding Native artworks presented in compelling installations By Bryan Corbin, Storyteller magazine editor Susan Point (Musqueam Indian Band, born 1952) Arrival, 1996 Carved glass, wood Edition 14/15 Museum purchase from New Art of the West 7 with funds provided by Mike and Juanita Eagle A new exhibition at the Eiteljorg Museum will...
By Bryan Corbin, Storyteller magazine editor Elisa Phelps is the Eiteljorg’s new vice president and chief curatorial officer. The Eiteljorg Museum’s new vice president and chief curatorial officer is a true Westerner, a Texan deeply rooted in Colorado and the rich history of the region. Elisa Phelps...
Exterior front view of the Eiteljorg Museum building Photograph courtesy of Jessica Strickland Photography, 2013 INDIANAPOLIS – The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art in 2019 celebrates its 30th year as a renowned cultural institution locally and nationally with compelling new art exhibitions and events...
By Scott Shoemaker, Ph.D. (Miami Tribe of Oklahoma), the Thomas G. and Susan C. Hoback curator of Native American art, history and culture Dennis Tewa (Hopi, born 1945) Takursh Mana Cottonwood, paint Gift of Michael and Juanita Eagle Over the past few years, the Eiteljorg Museum has received sizeable...
INDIANAPOLIS – Due to the forecast of severe winter weather, including subzero temperatures and intense wind, the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art will be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 30. The museum normally is open seven days a week, but is proactively announcing...
Five Native American/First Nations artists chosen for Eiteljorg Contemporary Art Fellowship Fascinating new exhibit of contemporary Native art by Eiteljorg Fellows opens Nov. 16 INDIANAPOLIS – Five foremost Native American/First Nations artists have been selected for the 2019 Eiteljorg Contemporary Art Fellowship. Curator-chosen selections of their...
INDIANAPOLIS – The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art is offering free admission to federal employees who have been affected by the federal government shutdown. Federal government employees and their immediate family members can visit the Eiteljorg Museum at no charge by showing their...
