Jul 31, 2021 | Contemporary, Exhibitions, Native American, Press Releases
Diverse group of visionary artists highlighted in second rotation of exhibition Anita Rodriguez (American, born 1941) Boda Bacalar, 1997 Acrylic on wood Gift and Gerald and Dorit Paul 2018.16.1 INDIANAPOLIS – An ongoing exhibition at the Eiteljorg Museum of American...
Jul 5, 2021 | Basketry, Blog, Contemporary, Exhibitions, Great Lakes, Native American, Pohrt Collection
By Elisa G. Phelps, vice president and chief curatorial officer Powerful Women II: Contemporary Art from the Eiteljorg Collection Image by Christa Barleben If you have the opportunity to visit the museum in person this summer, you’ll notice a big change. Portions of...
Feb 27, 2021 | Blog, Contemporary, Exhibitions, Native American
By Dorene Red Cloud (Oglala Lakota), assistant curator of Native American art Heidi Brandow, b.1981 (Diné/Kanaka Maoli), Cute Monster Series, 2015, mixed media, 10.25 inches x 24” inches Image by Addison Doty, courtesy of the Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian...
Feb 26, 2021 | Blog, Contemporary, Exhibitions, Latino and Hispanic cultures, Native American, Photography, Uncategorized
By Elisa Phelps, Eiteljorg vice president and chief curatorial officer Fern Sawyer, Richuela Ranch, NM – Heading a Calf at her Spring Branding, 13” x 19.25” ©1988 Barbara Van Cleve The term “hard twist” is used in association with yarn and thread. A hard twist...
Feb 10, 2021 | Contemporary, Exhibitions, Fellowship, Fellowship Artists, Native American, Press Releases
Five Native American/First Nations artists chosen for Eiteljorg Contemporary Art Fellowship Fascinating exhibit of contemporary Native art, “Shifting Boundaries” opens Nov. 13, 2021 INDIANAPOLIS – Five Native American and First Nations artists have been...
Jan 8, 2021 | Contemporary, Exhibitions, Photography, Press Releases, Western Collection
Renowned photographer Barbara Van Cleve depicts resilience of women ranchers Melody Harding, Bar Cross Ranch, WY, 37” x 27” © 1995 Barbara Van Cleve INDIANAPOLIS – An exhibition of fascinating photographs showing the strength and resilience of ranch women working in...