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Press Releases
News Release: Eiteljorg Museum announces Bright Afriyie as new Chief Financial Officer
With extensive experience at Ivy Tech and other institutions, Afriyie will manage museum’s finances Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025 INDIANAPOLIS – The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art has hired a new chief financial officer: Bright Afriyie, who brings...
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...
News Release: Eiteljorg Quest for the West® Art Show and Sale celebrates art of the West
20th annual event Sept. 5-6 showcases the West in art; special events ahead Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025 INDIANAPOLIS — One of the most prestigious Western American art shows in the nation returns to the Eiteljorg Museum on Sept. 5-6: the 20th annual Quest for the West®...
News Release: New members join Eiteljorg Museum Board of Directors and Community Board of Advisors
Business and civic leaders with deep community involvement will provide valuable new perspectives Monday July 21, 2025 INDIANAPOLIS – The Eiteljorg Museum is proud to welcome new members to its Board of Directors and Community Board of Advisors. With their breadth of...
News Release: Native artists known for cutting-edge work chosen for Eiteljorg Contemporary Art Fellowship
Renowned Fellowship featuring contemporary Native art exhibit opens in November 2025 For Immediate Release Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024 INDIANAPOLIS – Five Native American or First Nations artists have been selected for the prestigious 2025 Eiteljorg Contemporary Art...