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“A Sense of Beauty” Featured in Native American Art Magazine
A preview article about the exhibition A Sense of Beauty was published in the April issue of Native American Art magazine. To read it, go to this link: Native American Art magazine article - A Sense of Beauty
Half-marathon runner, world traveler Mary Ann Clifford retiring from the Museum Store
By Rachel Drake, Eiteljorg marketing and communications intern Mary Ann Clifford If you’ve ever visited the Eiteljorg’s Frank and Katrina Basile Museum Store in the past 7 ¾ years, it’s likely you’ve met Mary Ann Clifford near the sales counter. Until her recent...
Eiteljorg says goodbye to valued colleagues moving on
By Rachel Drake, marketing and communications intern The Eiteljorg Museum recently said goodbye to three staff members who made important achievements inside the museum and who have since moved on to new adventures: Jason Allen Bringing organizational skills and a...
News Release: Eiteljorg hosts repatriation ceremony by U.S. of 361 cultural objects to China
INDIANAPOLIS – The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art served as the host of a history-making event Thursday when U.S. government officials formally repatriated 361 cultural objects to diplomats from China. The repatriation ceremony marked the largest...
Eiteljorg welcomes new museum librarian, Suzanne Braun-McGee, to the Watanabe Family Library
By Staci Seber, Eiteljorg marketing and communications intern Suzanne Braun-McGee at the Eiteljorg's Watanabe Family Library Suzanne Braun-McGee is a highly experienced library professional who recently joined the Eiteljorg Museum as the new librarian of the Watanabe...
Urban Times: Anniversary celebration begins at Eiteljorg
The Urban Times, a monthly newspaper of downtown Indianapolis happenings, published this article about the Eiteljorg Museum's 30th anniversary in its March 2019 issue. Read it here: Urban Times Article
Western Art Collector magazine focuses on Eiteljorg’s Cornwell mural
In the Eiteljorg Museum's new exhibit in the Western art galleries, Attitudes: The West in American Art, is a beautiful mural study by Dean Cornwell, Americanization of California. The magazine Western Art Collector recently published an article about the painting...
Eiteljorg leads citywide National Endowment for the Arts reading celebration of classic Western novel, “True Grit”
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...
30th Anniversary Lookback: From the Eiteljorg Photo Album
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,...
Kick up your boots at the annual Cowpokes & Cocktails benefit April 27
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...
A Sense of Beauty: Showcasing the Power and Beauty in Native Art
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...
Meet Elisa Phelps, the Eiteljorg’s new VP and chief curator
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...
