Oct 19, 2020 | Blog, Eiteljorg Insider, Public Programs, Volunteering
By Lezlie Laxton, Eiteljorg director of human resources If you have ever volunteered at the Eiteljorg, you are familiar with Deborah Kish. Deborah began her time at the museum in 2008 as the manager of volunteer services and will be retiring in October 2020. Deborah...
Oct 12, 2020 | Announcements, Blog, Events, Native American
Scott Shoemaker, left, and Jason Larrison, right, at the Oct. 12 news conference On Monday Oct. 12, the Eiteljorg Museum was the venue for a news conference where a proclamation by the Indianapolis City-County Council about Indigenous Peoples’ Day was...
Oct 12, 2020 | Blog, Indigenous Peoples
On the second Monday of every October, I celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day. As an Indigenous person of this place, whose ancestors have been here since time immemorial, I celebrate their resilience so that I can be here today and say “niila myaamia, mihtohseenia”, “I...
Oct 9, 2020 | Blog, Events, Jingle Rails
By Sara Spieth, Eiteljorg marketing and communications intern Escape from being stuck at home and experience the wonders of the American West as well as the Indiana State Fair and Indianapolis 500 — all in miniature — by visiting the Eiteljorg Museum. The whimsical...
Oct 6, 2020 | Blog, Festivals & Events, Latino and Hispanic cultures, Public Programs
Local favorites and international acts are highlights of this year’s celebration By Alisa Nordholt-Dean, Beeler Family director of education and public programs While nothing can replace the experience of watching colorful twirling folklórico dancers, taking selfies...
Sep 22, 2020 | Blog, Exhibitions, Native American, Western Collection
The Eiteljorg exhibition Quilts: Uncovering Women’s Stories has been extended to Jan. 3, 2021. When the new exhibition Quilts: Uncovering Women’s Stories opened in early March, it made a big splash with art and history lovers, especially with fans of fiber art and...