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Press Releases
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...
News Release: At 33rd annual Eiteljorg Indian Market & Festival, Native arts and cultures celebrated
High demand for art at weekend event; art prizes awarded to artists Tuesday, July 8, 2025 INDIANAPOLIS — The 33rd annual Eiteljorg Museum Indian Market & Festival was celebrated June 28-29, with guests shopping for exceptional art from American Indian, First...
News Release: Eiteljorg Indian Market & Festival returns June 28-29 with exciting changes
33rd annual market features Native artists with innovative art, plus music, dance and food Thursday, June 12, 2025 INDIANAPOLIS – One of the biggest cultural events of the summer in downtown Indianapolis returns June 28-29: the 33rd annual Eiteljorg Indian Market...
News Release: Juneteenth and Jazz Community Celebration returns June 21 to Eiteljorg
Free admission to annual celebration features music and cultural presentations Wednesday, June 4, 2025 INDIANAPOLIS – One of the Eiteljorg Museum’s top cultural events returns June 21, when the museum hosts its 11th annual Juneteenth and Jazz Community...
News Release: Eiteljorg Museum showcases contemporary Native art at EXPO CHICAGO
Event will promote the 2025 Eiteljorg Contemporary Art Fellowship, other museum initiatives INDIANAPOLIS – The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art is proud to announce its participation in EXPO CHICAGO Contemporary Art Fair taking place April...
News Release: Eiteljorg to host Native art round of ArtPrize Pitch Night April 17
Five artists to present work for judging at Eiteljorg, winner advances to national exhibition Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025 INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, and GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan – ArtPrize, in partnership with the Eiteljorg Museum and other leading arts organizations...