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No Limits: an innovative arts series opens the door to creating access for all
By Martha L. Hill, Ph.D., Eiteljorg former vice president for public programs and the Beeler family director of education Eiteljorg Guide Sandy Schipp introduces students to the triptych painting October Suite, Grand Canyon, 1991, by Wilson Hurley. Image courtesy of...
Perspective: Every Second Monday in October and Why Not Indigenous Peoples Day?
By Dorene Red Cloud (Oglala Lakota), assistant curator of Native American art This past week in October has consisted of many reminders about one of my least favorite historical figures, Christopher Columbus. For instance, today, Monday October 14, 2019, is Columbus...
Take an enchanting journey through Indianapolis and the West
Holiday tradition Jingle Rails is “Back Home Again” for 10th year By Bert Beiswanger, director of marketing and communications For the past decade, the Eiteljorg’s Jingle Rails: The Great Western Adventure has captivated and delighted visitors of all ages. For the...
Day of the Dead Celebration brings community together
What started several years ago as a small program to educate visitors about Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) has blossomed into a vibrant multicultural community celebration. Join Nopal Cultural and celebrate Day of the Dead at the Eiteljorg on Saturday, Oct. 26....
Blurring the Line: Nationally renowned Eiteljorg Contemporary Art Fellowship returns to the spotlight
Rita Letendre (Abenaki) Sunburst, 1971 Oil on canvas 31 x 40 inches Museum Purchase: Eiteljorg Fellowship As part of the Eiteljorg Museum’s ongoing commitment to contemporary Native American art, five artists who are this year’s Eiteljorg Fellows will be celebrated...
News Release: Eiteljorg Museum Announces Fifth Third Bank as Presenting Sponsor of Jingle Rails
New partnership and additions highlight the 10th year of holiday favorite INDIANAPOLIS – The Eiteljorg Museum’s popular holiday model train attraction, Jingle Rails: The Western Adventure, will delight families for a 10th year this holiday season when it opens...
News Release: Washington Street closure affects Eiteljorg access, Thursday morning to Friday night
To visit museum, enter White River State Park underground garage from the west side only TRAFFIC ALERT – Due to a temporary street closure on West Washington Street from early morning Thursday, Sept. 26, until the evening of Friday, Sept. 27, vehicles will be able to...
News Release: Contemporary photographs of Southern Plains Native America on exhibit at Eiteljorg
Smithsonian traveling exhibition features poignant moments by photographer Horace Poolaw INDIANAPOLIS – An exhibition at the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art features more than 75 striking photographs of Native peoples of the Southern Plains during...
Martha Hill reflects on 16 years of educating Eiteljorg visitors
By Bryan Corbin, Storyteller magazine editor Martha Hill, Ph.D., is seen here with the 1917 oil painting The Grand Canyon by Thomas Moran. Martha, who is retiring as Eiteljorg vice president for public programs and Beeler family director of education, spent her early...