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News Release: Eiteljorg Museum’s statement about new NAGPRA rule
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, Jan. 26, 2024 INDIANAPOLIS – The Eiteljorg Museum issued the following statement regarding a new 2024 federal regulation involving the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act of 1990: “As a relatively young museum that...
Eiteljorg Insider: Playing a part in something larger
By Tim Eterno, former marketing and communications intern I felt a bit aimless. Attempting to gain professional experience while pursuing an education to learn professional skills is like piloting an airplane being assembled mid-flight. Marketing yourself means...
News Release: Legacy gift from DeHaan foundation has impactful results on Eiteljorg Museum
Grant will support visual and performing artists at museum events Rear exterior view of the Eiteljorg Museum, showing The Sails, an outdoor shade structure under which music and dance performances are held, and the Christel DeHaan Family Terrace. Image courtesy of...
News Release: All Aboard: Hoosier Holiday tradition Fifth Third Bank Jingle Rails returns to Eiteljorg Museum
New extended hours and online discount tickets available for iconic model railroad attraction For Immediate Release: Monday, Oct. 30, 2023 INDIANAPOLIS – One of Indianapolis’ favorite Hoosier holiday traditions returns this season when the Eiteljorg Museum of American...
News Release: Eiteljorg Contemporary Art Fellowship exhibition redefines contemporary Native art
Works of five Native artists who are Fellows featured in “UNSETTLE/Converge,” Nov. 11-Feb. 25 Composite image of the five Eiteljorg Fellows. Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023 INDIANAPOLIS — Visitors will experience cutting-edge works of contemporary Native art in the new...
News Release: Eiteljorg Museum hires award-winning artist Monica Raphael for important curator role
Raphael serves as Hoback curator of Great Lakes Native cultures and community engagement Monica Raphael (Anishinaabe / Sičáŋğu Lakota), the new Thomas G. and Susan C. Hoback curator of Great Lakes Native cultures and community engagement. Image courtesy of the...
News Release: Free Día de Muertos Community Celebration returns to Eiteljorg Oct. 21
Focus broadened with Fernando Lozano and Community Art & Altar exhibits FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023 INDIANAPOLIS – The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art will host a variety of activities and events in coming weeks in connection...
News Release: Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebrated with two days of cultural events at Eiteljorg
Weekend at museum includes performances, artwork, storytelling and tours Leonard Harmon (Nanticoke Lenape) INDIANAPOLIS –The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art will offer a robust variety of events honoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day: a community...
Eiteljorg Insider: Five Questions with Dave Wilson, Corporate Partnerships
By Camryn Daniels, former marketing and communications intern Dave Wilson, who works in corporate partnerships, joined the Eiteljorg Museum more than two years ago. His responsibilities include working with companies and organizations of all sizes to create mutually...