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Press Releases
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...
News Release: Eiteljorg Museum announces Sunny Reed promoted to VP of Administration and CFO
Financial leader of museum brings extensive business and nonprofit experience Sunny Reed Image courtesy of Brittany Erwin Photography INDIANAPOLIS – The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art has hired a new vice president of administration and chief...
News Release: Native art and cultures celebrated at 31st annual Eiteljorg Indian Market and Festival
Work by artists in high demand at market where $38,000 in prize money was awarded Kelly Church (Gun Lake Tribe) of Hopkins, Michigan When the Stars & Dawn Collide, 2023 9 x 4 7/8 inches Black ash plaited woven with fine silver overlay loops, tobacco offering tied...
News Release: New members join Eiteljorg Museum Board of Directors and Community Board of Advisors
Five new directors, eight new advisors bring diversity and experience to museum June 20, 2023: INDIANAPOLIS – The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art welcomes five new members to its Board of Directors and eight new members to its Community Board of...
News Release: Visit the Eiteljorg for the Juneteenth and Jazz Community Celebration June 17
Celebrate Juneteenth with live music, performances, activities and more; admission is FREE The Freetown Village Singers are scheduled to perform at the Juneteenth and Jazz Community Celebration, Saturday June 17 at the Eiteljorg Museum. Eiteljorg Museum file image....
News Release: 31st annual Eiteljorg Indian Market & Festival returns to museum June 24-25
Celebration of Native cultures features more than 140 Native artists, plus music, dance and food On June 24 and 25, 2023, several performers are scheduled to give music and dance performances under The Sails at the Eiteljorg Indian Market and Festival. In 2022, one of...
News Release: Kathryn Haigh chosen as the new President and CEO of the Eiteljorg Museum
Kathryn Haigh will be the new president and CEO of the Eiteljorg Museum. Image courtesy of Newfields, photographed by Eric Lubrick Thursday, March 9, 2023 INDIANAPOLIS – A cultural arts leader with 28 years of experience managing art collections, exhibitions,...
News Release: Indigenous hip-hop is focus of Leon Jett Memorial Lecture at Eiteljorg
Author Dr. Kyle T. Mays will discuss hip-hop music by Native artists and Afro-Indigenous identity Kyle T. Mays, Ph.D. Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023 INDIANAPOLIS – The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art will host a fascinating discussion about hip-hop music...
News Release: Exhibition of Dorothea Lange’s iconic photographs opens March 4 at Eiteljorg
“Changing Views” features works that awakened the nation’s conscience and resonate today Dorothea Lange (1895-1965) Migrant Mother, Nipomo, California, 1936 Gelatin silver print, 32 x 26 inches (framed) art2art Circulating Exhibitions FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:...
News Release: 2023 Artists chosen for Eiteljorg Contemporary Art Fellowship
Native American and First Nations artists chosen for Eiteljorg Contemporary Art Fellowship Noteworthy exhibit of contemporary Native art opens in November 2023 INDIANAPOLIS – Five Native American or First Nations artists have been selected for the prestigious 2023...
News Release: Holiday favorite Fifth Third Bank Jingle Rails rolls into the Eiteljorg Museum
Family activities area added in newly expanded space INDIANAPOLIS – The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art welcomes back families for a favorite holiday tradition with the opening of Fifth Third Bank Jingle Rails: The Great Western Adventure on Nov....