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Press Releases
News Release: Joshua Thompson named as Eiteljorg Museum Vice President of Facility Operations
Seasoned facilities professional selected for important role in managing the museum building Joshua Thompson, Eiteljorg VP of Facility Operations. Image courtesy of the Eiteljorg Museum INDIANAPOLIS – The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art has hired...
News Release: Impacts of religions in West explored in “Acts of Faith,” opening April 20 at Eiteljorg
Traveling exhibition features art and cultural objects; public programs will engage visitors Laura Friedman and Elizabeth Steele San Ysidro Feast Day, Taos, Nuevo México Commissioned by the New-York Historical Society Wednesday, April 10, 2024 INDIANAPOLIS – A major...
News Release: Eiteljorg achieves energy savings, receives large incentive from AES Indiana
Participating in RCx efficiency study, museum reduced electricity consumption by 18 percent At the Eiteljorg Museum on Tuesday, AES Indiana presented a financial incentive check for the Eiteljorg’s energy efficiency savings achieved through participating in a...
News Release: Eiteljorg to host “Why We Serve” and “Developing Stories” exhibitions opening March 23
Exhibitions with programs honor Native military service and showcase contemporary photography Monday, February 12, 2024 INDIANAPOLIS – During spring and early summer 2024, Eiteljorg Museum visitors will experience two intriguing exhibitions: one honoring...
News Release: Eiteljorg Museum’s statement about new NAGPRA rule
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, Jan. 26, 2024 INDIANAPOLIS – The Eiteljorg Museum issued the following statement regarding a new 2024 federal regulation involving the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act of 1990: “As a relatively young museum that...
News Release: Legacy gift from DeHaan foundation has impactful results on Eiteljorg Museum
Grant will support visual and performing artists at museum events Rear exterior view of the Eiteljorg Museum, showing The Sails, an outdoor shade structure under which music and dance performances are held, and the Christel DeHaan Family Terrace. Image courtesy of...
News Release: All Aboard: Hoosier Holiday tradition Fifth Third Bank Jingle Rails returns to Eiteljorg Museum
New extended hours and online discount tickets available for iconic model railroad attraction For Immediate Release: Monday, Oct. 30, 2023 INDIANAPOLIS – One of Indianapolis’ favorite Hoosier holiday traditions returns this season when the Eiteljorg Museum of American...
News Release: Eiteljorg Contemporary Art Fellowship exhibition redefines contemporary Native art
Works of five Native artists who are Fellows featured in “UNSETTLE/Converge,” Nov. 11-Feb. 25 Composite image of the five Eiteljorg Fellows. Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023 INDIANAPOLIS — Visitors will experience cutting-edge works of contemporary Native art in the new...
News Release: Eiteljorg Museum hires award-winning artist Monica Raphael for important curator role
Raphael serves as Hoback curator of Great Lakes Native cultures and community engagement Monica Raphael (Anishinaabe / Sičáŋğu Lakota), the new Thomas G. and Susan C. Hoback curator of Great Lakes Native cultures and community engagement. Image courtesy of the...
News Release: Free Día de Muertos Community Celebration returns to Eiteljorg Oct. 21
Focus broadened with Fernando Lozano and Community Art & Altar exhibits FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023 INDIANAPOLIS – The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art will host a variety of activities and events in coming weeks in connection...
News Release: Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebrated with two days of cultural events at Eiteljorg
Weekend at museum includes performances, artwork, storytelling and tours Leonard Harmon (Nanticoke Lenape) INDIANAPOLIS –The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art will offer a robust variety of events honoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day: a community...
News Release: Museum Quest for the West® reaches more than $1M in Western art sales
Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023 Harrison Eiteljorg Purchase Award Donna Howell-Sickles of St. Joe, Texas Waiting for the Other Boot to Drop, 2023 Acrylic on canvas, 48 x 48 inches Sponsored by the Western Art Society Public exhibition open through Oct. 8; works still...