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Press Releases
News Release: Eiteljorg Indian Market & Festival celebrates Native arts and cultures on June 27-28
Shop from more than 100 artists; see a Native cultural performance involving aerial puppetry Monday, March 23, 2026 INDIANAPOLIS — More than 100 American Indian, First Nations and Alaskan Native artists are featured in the 34th annual Eiteljorg Museum Indian Market...
News Release: Eiteljorg Museum appoints Daventry Burroughs as its new Chief Financial Officer
With extensive experience, Burroughs will manage museum’s complex finances Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2025 INDIANAPOLIS – The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art has hired a new chief financial officer: Daventry T. Burroughs, who brings more than 12 years of...
News Release: Eiteljorg Museum announces Alli Badgero as new VP for Advancement
Experienced nonprofit fundraising executive manages museum’s development and communications INDIANAPOLIS – The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art has hired a new vice president for advancement, Alli Badgero, who brings significant experience in...
News Release: Exhibition of Jerry Lee Atwood’s Western designs opens March 28 at Eiteljorg
Designer who made embroidered suits for Lil Nas X, Post Malone, focus of “Cowboy Couture” show Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026 INDIANAPOLIS – The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art will host a major exhibition of custom-made Western wear created by...
News Release: Eiteljorg Museum presents a bold, bilingual exhibit celebrating Anishinaabe quill art
“Gaawii Eta-Go Aawizinoo Gaawiye Mkakoons: It’s Not Just A Quillbox” runs Dec. 13-March 29 INDIANAPOLIS – A fascinating exhibition of Native quill art – one of the earliest forms of decorative art in North America – opens Dec. 13 at the Eiteljorg Museum. In the...
News Release: Eiteljorg Museum promotes Inga Harrington to new role: VP of People and Culture
Experienced HR professional leads new museum division Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025 INDIANAPOLIS – The Eiteljorg Museum is pleased to announce that it has promoted Inga Harrington to the new position of Vice President of People and Culture. For the past 13 months, Harrington...
News Release: Eiteljorg Contemporary Art Fellowship exhibition celebrates contemporary Native art
Works of five artists featured in “Emerging Current,” the 2025 round of the renowned Fellowship INDIANAPOLIS – Visitors will experience cutting-edge works of contemporary Native art in the new exhibition Emerging Current, open at the Eiteljorg Museum from Nov. 8 to...
News Release: Eiteljorg’s Jingle Rails holiday model trains return with special events, exciting addition
Annual railroad display features extended hours, weekend art markets, Route 66 miniature INDIANAPOLIS – One of Indianapolis’ most-loved holiday attractions returns this season when the Eiteljorg Museum presents the 16th annual Fifth Third Bank Jingle Rails: The Great...
News Release: Día de Muertos celebrated with free admission Oct. 25 at Eiteljorg Museum
Day of the Dead event from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday features music, dance, art INDIANAPOLIS – Beautiful music, exciting dance performances and cultural presentations are highlights of the annual Día de Muertos Community Celebration, jointly organized by the...
News Release: Indigenous Peoples Day Community Celebration Oct. 13 features Native Pride Productions
Dance, art, storytelling highlighted at Eiteljorg on free admission day Native Pride Productions Inc., led by Larry Yazzie (Meskwaki), performs at the Eiteljorg Indigenous Peoples Day Community Celebration on October 13. Image courtesy Native Pride Productions. ...
News Release: Eiteljorg Museum launches new book “In the Company of Our Relatives”
Native-led art publication celebrates Indigenous voices and perspectives Friday, Sept. 12, 2025 INDIANAPOLIS – A new book published by the Eiteljorg Museum takes a groundbreaking approach in celebrating a collection of extraordinary Native art of the Great Lakes...
News Release: At 20th annual Eiteljorg Quest for the West®, collectors buy a record $1.32 million in art
Public exhibition open through Oct. 5; stunning works still available for purchase Monday, Sept. 8, 2025 INDIANAPOLIS – Collectors purchased a record $1.33 million in artworks inspired by the American West during the Quest for the West® Art Show and Sale Sept. 5-6 at...