Feb 13, 2023 | Blog, Collections, Native American
By Camryn Daniels, marketing and communications intern Today, the term moccasin is commonly understood, but how much do people really know about the footwear? Often associated with specific Native American cultures, moccasins usually consist of one piece of fabric, a...
Sep 27, 2022 | Basketry, Blog, Collections, Contemporary, Native American
By Elisa Phelps, Eiteljorg vice president and chief curatorial officer Dr. Raymond J. DeMallie Image courtesy of Indiana University Works by Native artists enter the Eiteljorg collection in a variety of ways. Occasionally, they come as a surprise. The Eiteljorg Museum...
Jun 29, 2022 | Blog, Events, Great Lakes, Native American, Outdoor, Public Programs
Concert Series By Sandy Schmidt, former public programs manager The reopening of the Eiteljorg’s Native American Galleries is thrilling, overdue and a cause for celebration. There are many ways to celebrate: food, gifts, cards, high-fives or social media posts....
Mar 29, 2022 | Blog, Contemporary, Exhibitions, Native American
By Dorene Red Cloud (Oglala Lakota), associate curator of Native American art Acee Blue Eagle (Creek / Pawnee, 1907-1959) Untitled, 1935-1955 Tempera and pencil on paper Bequest of Raymond Lee, Jr. 1999.14.3 The Native art represented in the Eiteljorg Museum’s...
Feb 27, 2022 | Blog, Events, Native American
By Brandi Crocker, manager of special events and artist engagement Poet Laureate of the United States Joy Harjo (Mvskoke / Creek Nation) Image by Shawn Miller This spring, the Indianapolis community will have a rare opportunity to experience a poetry reading from the...
Oct 19, 2021 | Blog, Exhibitions, Great Lakes, Native American
By Elisa G. Phelps, vice president and chief curatorial officer Unrecorded Artist from the Navajo Nation Necklace, 1970s Silver, turquoise Collection of the Eiteljorg Museum Gift of Helen Cox Kersting in Memory of Dr. Hans Joachim Kersting, 2008.8.648 Featured in the...
