Apr 14, 2021 | Announcements, Blog, Eiteljorg Insider, Quest for the West, Western Collection
Johanna M. Blume, curator of Western art, history and culture The April 2021 issue of Western Art Collector magazine features an interesting interview with Johanna M. Blume, the Eiteljorg Museum’s curator of Western art, history and culture, providing a look...
Feb 12, 2021 | Events, Exhibitions, Press Releases, Western Collection
Museum acquired important work by Dean Mitchell, African American artist Dean Mitchell For Freedom, 2020 Watercolor 30 x 22 inches Gift of Catherine Turner, 2020.6.1 INDIANAPOLIS – As the nation observes Black History Month, the Eiteljorg Museum of American...
Feb 11, 2021 | Announcements, Blog, Exhibitions, Western Collection
By Johanna M. Blume, curator of Western art, history and culture Dean Mitchell For Freedom, 2020 Watercolor 30 x 22 inches Gift of Catherine Turner , 2020.6.1 The Eiteljorg Museum is committed to sharing the stories of the many diverse communities who are part of the...
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...
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...
Sep 15, 2020 | Announcements, Press Releases, Quest, Quest for the West, Western Collection
First-ever online format for prestigious sale a success for museum, artists and collectors Mark Kelso, Bargersville, Ind. Tearin’ It Up, 2020 Oil on panel, 36 x 48 inches Winner of the 2020 Quest for the West® Harrison Eiteljorg Purchase Award, presented by the...