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LaMure Jr., Dave
DAVE LAMURE, JR. HAS HAD A STUDIO IN IDAHO for thirty-four years. His uncle inspired him with a bag of clay at the age of twelve. Later, LaMure took a clay workshop at the Roswell Museum in New Mexico that stirred a lifetime passion for art. Balancing art forms has...
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...
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...
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...