Join one of our longtime volunteer Guides to hear about their favorite objects in the museum's collection. This program is included with the price of admission.

Artists in Residence: The Eiteljorg’s artist in residence program brings Native and Western artists from across North America to the museum and to classrooms, libraries and senior centers in the local community. Visiting artists provide a mix of small onsite and virtual online offerings. Bryan's Bio: Bryan Waytula (Oklahoma Cherokee Nation) is an active fine arts […]

Location: Virtual/Zoom Cost: Free The Eiteljorg Museum’s Western Book Club, like the museum itself, is committed to including works that represent many different cultural values, attitudes, and points of view. Members come together bimonthly to discuss books that represent the diversity of the American West and Indigenous peoples of North America. Meetings take place via […]

Enjoy a morning of coffee and conversations with artist in residence, Bryan Waytula (Cherokee). To register, contact Jennifer Hiatt at jhiatt@eiteljorg.com or call 317.275.1360. About Bryan:  Bryan Waytula (Cherokee) is an active fine arts professional living in the Sand Springs, Oklahoma area. Following in the footsteps of his Mother & Grandmother, both of whom are Cherokee Treasures […]

Description: The Eiteljorg Museum is where you and your students can be immersed in the art, history and cultures of the Indigenous Peoples of North American and the American West. This is a day focused on your needs and how you can use and enjoy the galleries, gardens, programs and resources at the Eiteljorg Museum. […]

Join us for a workshop with Oklahoma Cherokee artist Bryan Waytula! Learn about Bryan’s art, all the mediums he works in, from resin to paint, and what inspires his art! Afterwards spend some time with Bryan learning how to make dimensional spray paint works of art for you to take home. Register

Enjoy learning about the arts, histories and cultures of the Native Peoples of North America and the American West. Become an Eiteljorg Guide after receiving training at this once-a-year course. Classes meet Mondays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Oct. 2, 2023 through Feb. 5 2024 with breaks during the holidays. If you are already an Eiteljorg volunteer, […]

Join us for our Indigenous Peoples’ Day Community Celebration, which celebrates the vibrancy, resilience and immeasurable impact Native peoples have made across the world. Enjoy performances, storytelling, beadwork and weaving demonstrations, food, activities and more. Saturday’s events are included with regular admission, and members get in free. This event is in partnership with Roberts Camera […]

Join David R. Boxley and Kandi McGilton Tsimshian, artists from Metlakatla, Alaska, as they discuss their culture and artistry. Both David and Kandi's art is deeply rooted in their heritage. As passionate artists, their talents range from carvings to performances and cedar bark weavings. At a young age, David began carving under his father's instruction. […]

In celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day, the Eiteljorg will offer free admission to all on Monday, October 9. Please join us for cultural performances, art-making demonstrations, and in-gallery programming. Join David Boxley, artist, culture-bearer and storyteller, and Kandi McGilton, basket weaver and language revivalist, for programming and demonstrations throughout the day. Also, get a tour […]

Join Fernando Lozano, the artist behind the We Remember exhibit, as he discusses what influences his art and style. Originally from Mexico City, Fernando attributes his desire to be an artist to the muralist movement created by artists like Diego Rivera, José Clemente Orozco, and David Alfaro Siqueiros. In staying true to his passion, Fernando draws inspiration […]

Join us for an exciting opportunity for our Eiteljorg Kids members! Children will learn from artist Fernando Lozano about three important elements of Día de Muertos : cempasúchil flowers, papel picado (cut paper) and calaveras (sugar skulls). Then, Eiteljorg kids can create their own paper flowers, papel picado and paper calaveras with Fernando’s guidance. Space […]

Join artist Fernando Lozano for a gallery talk and learn about the inspiration behind his exhibition Fernando Lozano: We Remember / Nosotros Recordamos. Included with regular admission, members get in for free.

Enjoy a morning of coffee and conversations with artist in residence, Richard Gabriel Jr. To register, contact Jennifer Hiatt at jhiatt@eiteljorg.com or call 317.275.1360.  About Richard: Richard Gabriel resides in Tijeras, New Mexico, where he creates traditional Spanish Colonial tinwork. Richard is also a painter and sometimes uses his paintings in his tinwork. He teaches tinsmithing at […]

Please join IMAX Indy and the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art for the premier of Killers of the Flower Moon preceded by a 30 minute discussion with Dante Biss-Grayson, an Osage artist, activist, and veteran who uses his art to create a new narrative for Native American fashion. Dante's fashion brand, the […]

Artists in Residence: The Eiteljorg’s artist in residence program brings Native and Western artists from across North America to the museum and to classrooms, libraries and senior centers in the local community. Visiting artists provide a mix of small onsite and virtual online offerings. Dani's Bio: Dani Tippmann is a Myaamia Native American descended from Takumwah, […]

Enjoy a morning of coffee and conversations with artist in residence Dani Tippman (Myaamia). To register, contact Jennifer Hiatt at jhiatt@eiteljorg.com or call 317.275.1360. About Dani: Dani Tippmann is a Myaamia Native American descended from Takumwah, and Chief Richardville and is a citizen of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma. Her knowledge of plants has been collected over […]

Meet Monica Raphael, the museum's new Thomas G. and Susan C. Hoback Curator of Great Lakes Native cultures and community engagement, for a behind-the-scenes tour. A culture bearer, grandmother and fifth-generation quillwork artist known for flora and fauna designs, Monica has created pieces that are in the collections of the Smithsonian National Museum of the […]

Join Mariah Gladstone (Blackfeet / Cherokee), chef and founder of Indigikitchen, for a talk about the significance of Indigenous food sovereignty. Food is necessary, both literally and figuratively, to nourish our minds, souls, and bodies. Food is intrinsically tied to identity and cultural self-expression. Recent revitalization efforts around Indigenous food sovereignty is allowing Native peoples to […]

Featuring Daryl Baldwin, founding director of the Myaamia Center, discover the ways language nourishes deep connections to self and community through this interactive presentation on efforts to revitalize indigenous culture and languages. Daryl Baldwin (Kinwalaniihsia), a citizen of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, was born and raised in the Great Lakes area and currently resides […]

Location: Virtual/Zoom Cost: Free The Eiteljorg Museum’s Western Book Club, like the museum itself, is committed to including works that represent many different cultural values, attitudes, and points of view. Members come together bimonthly to discuss books that represent the diversity of the American West and Indigenous peoples of North America. Meetings take place via […]

Join us in celebrating the 2023 Eiteljorg Contemporary Art Fellows in an opening night celebration! Plan to meet the Fellows, sip on a signature cocktail, enjoy music with DJ Toyacoyah (Numunuu ), experience the exhibition before anyone else and enjoy light hors d’oeuvres and a short awards presentation at 7 p.m. Click on the button […]

Join us for an exciting Coffee and Conversation with the 2023 Eiteljorg Fellows! Every two years, our Eiteljorg Contemporary Art Fellowship awards 5 Native artists leading the way in the contemporary art field, and this year, we are offering a members-only opportunity to meet and learn from the Fellows with free coffee and donuts. Then, […]

Join us for a public tour of the newest exhibition, the 2023 Eiteljorg Contemporary Art Fellowship, UNSETTLE/Converge. Every two years, our Eiteljorg Contemporary Art Fellowship awards 5 Native artists leading the way in the contemporary art field. This year, the title of the Fellowship is UNSETTLE/Converge, and it's highlighting the 2023 Fellows who are leading […]

Join Monica Raphael, artist and Hoback Curator of Great Lakes Native cultures and community engagement, for an exciting quillwork workshop! A culture bearer, grandmother and fifth-generation quillwork artist known for flora and fauna designs, Monica has created pieces that are in the collections of the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian, the Hood Museum […]

Join us for an exciting members-only first look at a Hoosier holiday tradition, Fifth Third Bank Jingle Rails: The Great Western Adventure! Explore the exhibit before anyone else and kick this holiday season off right! Enjoy donuts as you search what materials you can find within the backdrops, follow the trains through the miniature landscapes […]

Celebrate the holiday weekend at the Eiteljorg on Friday, Nov. 24, and Saturday, Nov. 25, with artist talks, workshops and demonstrations! The museum is excited to welcome talented Native beadwork artist Katrina Mitten (Miami Tribe of Oklahoma) and silversmith JJ Otero (Navajo/ Hopi).  Enjoy this opportunity to learn more about Native beadwork traditions and jewelry […]

Join Director of Exhibition and Graphic Design Steve Sipe for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Fifth Third Bank Jingle Rails: The Great Western Adventure.  Learn more about the design and creative process and unique materials used to artistically bring Jingle Rails to life! Included with regular admission, this program is free for members.

Join Eiteljorg Museum staff and Nicole Grabow, Director of Preventative Conservation for the Midwest Arts Conservation Center, as we continue our look at the museum's evolving storage enhancements. Grabow is a trained objects conservator with over 15 years of experience and a particular interest in working with Native American communities. She has been with MACC […]

Visit our annual Jingle Rails exhibit and then make a Jingle Rails-inspired art-activity of your own! During this workshop, we will be building a train of your own design! After being a train engineer, you can paint your train to your own design and enjoy a mug of hot chocolate! We are offering two time […]

Join us for a sensory-friendly day at the Eiteljorg! Sunday, December 10 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., the Eiteljorg will host a sensory-friendly day for visitors who would like to experience Jingle Rails with some of the sound and light features reduced. Visitors can also enjoy the R.B. Annis Western Family Experience and art […]

Join us for our first Winter Market at Fifth Third Bank Jinge Rails: The Great Western Adventure!  We are excited to offer a unique experience this holiday season in tandem with our favorite holiday attraction! Purchase handcrafted art directly from Native artists at our Winter Market. Find that one-of-a-kind gift while celebrating the holidays with […]

Location: Virtual/Zoom Cost: Free The Eiteljorg Museum’s Western Book Club, like the museum itself, is committed to including works that represent many different cultural values, attitudes, and points of view. Members come together bimonthly to discuss books that represent the diversity of the American West and Indigenous peoples of North America. Meetings take place via […]

Join us in commemorating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a FREE day featuring art-making activities, a film screening of King in Chicago, a lecture by local artist and activist Wildstyle, and a community drum circle! Also, experience the last day of the enchanting model train wonderland, Fifth Third Bank […]

Join Curator of Native American Art Dorene Red Cloud (Oglala Lakota) for a gallery talk in the exhibition UNSETTLE/Converge: The Eiteljorg Contemporary Art Fellowship 2023. Included with regular admissions. Members get in free.

Join storyteller Portia Sholar Jackson, "Momma Portia," for an engaging lecture about iconic African American entrepreneur and businesswoman Madam C.J. Walker, followed by a Q&A session. Portia, a very talented storyteller, believes in the power of oral traditions. She uses her talents to present stories to audiences of all ages throughout the country. She emphasizes […]

In honor of Black History Month, join us for a special public tour highlighting works by African American artists featured in the Eiteljorg's collection. This program is included in the price of admission. Museum members get in free.

In honor of Black History Month, join Curator of Western Art, History & Culture Johanna Blume for a special public tour highlighting works by African American artists featured in the Eiteljorg's collection. This program is included in the price of admission. Museum members get in free.

In honor of Black History Month, join us for a special public tour highlighting works by African American artists featured in the Eiteljorg's collection. This program is included in the price of admission. Museum members get in free.

This event has been canceled. Join Eiteljorg Museum’s Dorene Red Cloud (Oglala Sioux), Curator of Native American Art, and walk through the soon-to-close exhibits, Native Art History is Made Here and Contemporary Art Fellowship 2023. Members will learn about exhibit development, how art and objects are selected, and the strategy behind placement. Native Art History is Made Here features a range […]

In honor of Black History Month, join us for a special public tour highlighting works by African American artists featured in the Eiteljorg's collection. This program is included in the price of admission. Museum members get in free.

Join President and CEO Katie Haigh at Downtown Indy Inc. for one of their Coffee Chats! Hear from Katie about her plans for the museum this upcoming year and how the museum continues to celebrate the arts, histories, and cultures of the Native peoples of North America and the diverse American West. Register   Location: […]

The Eiteljorg Museum is excited to invite you to a special unveiling of three artworks by photojournalist Ivan McClellan, recently added to our permanent collection. Join us for an evening with Ivan as he talks about the inspiration behind his work, Black cowboy culture, rodeo, and professional bull riding, followed by a Q&A and book […]

A Bernard Williams’ painting, Black Cowboy - Bill Pickett, holds a prominent place in the Eiteljorg Museum’s Art of the American West Galleries and in the hearts of many museum visitors, staff, and volunteers. Join us for this special opportunity for a conversation with the artist Bernard Williams; hear about his inspiration for the piece […]

Join Digital Marketing Manager Brooke Sullivan for a unique behind-the-scenes look at the Eiteljorg social media! Included with regular admissions. Members get in free.

In celebration of Women's History Month, the Eiteljorg Museum will host a special event with public historian, scholar, and activist, Heather Bruegl (Oneida Nation of Wisconsin), who will present The Power of Native Women and talk about the trailblazing Native women who made history and helped shape a nation. Throughout history women have played an […]

Program Canceled. Join a gallery tour with Hoback curator of Great Lakes Native cultures and community engagement and award-winning artist Monica Raphael (Anishinaabe / Sičáŋğu Lakota) and learn about some of the numerous women artists featured in Expressions of Life: Native Art in North America. Included with price of admission. Members get in for free.

Location: Virtual/Zoom Cost: Free The Eiteljorg Museum’s Western Book Club, like the museum itself, is committed to including works that represent many different cultural values, attitudes, and points of view. Members come together bimonthly to discuss books that represent the diversity of the American West and Indigenous peoples of North America. Meetings take place via […]

Join us for an exciting Community Art Project in partnership with the Harrison Center and artist Kyle Ragsdale! Please make your voice heard in our upcoming Acts of Faith exhibition by painting illustrations representing your beliefs onto cardboard circles, which will be attached to a hanging mobile as part of a new art installation in […]

Developing Stories: Native Photographers in the Field is a series of three photo essays created by Native photojournalists Donovan Quintero (Diné), Tailyr Irvine (Diné / Ho-Chunk), and Russel Albert Daniels (Salish / Kootenai) in collaboration with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian. These photographers share the same desires: to break down stereotypes of Native […]

Join us in celebrating the opening of Why We Serve: Native Americans in the United States Armed Forces with special guests Peter MacDonald, Sr. (Diné ) and Laura Tohe (Diné). 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Join Peter MacDonald, Sr. (Diné ), one of the last surviving Navajo Code Talkers, and Laura Tohe (Diné), a Navajo […]

Join us in celebrating the opening of Developing Stories: Native Photographers in the Field with a day of exciting programs, including a tour, a photographers' panel and a talk on blood quantum. Developing Stories is an exhibition originally organized by the Smithsonian Institution National Museum of the American Indian. Supported locally by the Lilly Endowment Inc., it's open until […]

What is blood quantum? Why do Native Americans have to keep track of it? What does it mean? And why are Native Americans the only human group that must keep track of blood quantum? Explore these questions at our upcoming lecture "Dog, Horses and Indians: A History of Blood Quantum" with public historian, activist and […]

Join Felica Ahasteen-Bryant (Dine), Director of Purdue University’s Native American Educational and Cultural Center, and Monica Raphael (Anishinaabe – Sicangu Lakota), Hoback Curator of Great Lakes Native Cultures & Community Engagement, as they share eclipse-related stories from their respective tribes! Register

*The member-only brunch will be postponed to a later date, yet to be decided. In celebration of the Eiteljorg hosting the two Smithsonian NMAI traveling exhibitions, Why We Serve and Developing Stories, museum members are invited to a brunch.

We are excited to join city in celebrating the eclipse with a day of themed programming on Sunday, April 7.  Join us at 2 p.m. for a Star Wars: A New Hope screening dubbed into the Diné (Navajo) language with English subtitles. (© & TM Lucasfilm Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Used Under Authorization.)  Also, enjoy […]

Founded in 2010, Slow Art Day is a global event with a simple mission: help people discover for themselves the joy of looking at and loving art. On April 13, meander through the museum’s galleries and stop at one or more Slow Art stations. At each station, guests are encouraged to take 10 minutes to […]

The Eiteljorg Museum invites all volunteers to our Volunteer Recognition Night on April 18 from 5:30 - 7 p.m. to celebrate and honor their hard work. We want to thank you for your continued support and commitment. We could not do any of this without you! This event is open to volunteers and staff only. […]

Join the Eiteljorg Museum for a members-only preview of Acts of Faith: Religion and the American West, where you will get the first look at the exhibit and hear about the design and development process from the curator, Jessica Nelson, Ph.D. Explore how a diverse range of religious practices shaped the American West and how […]

Join us for an exciting member-only Coffee & Conversation centered around one of our most anticipated exhibitions of 2024, Acts of Faith: Religion and the American West! Jessica Nelson, Ph.D., one of the curators who contributed to the exhibition and wrote the campaign book Religion and the American West: Belief, Violence, and Resilience, will lead […]

Join us for the opening of Acts of Faith with a day of programs and celebration, including a tour of the exhibit and performances by Firefly the Hybrid! Schedule: 11 a.m. - Performance by Firefly the Hybrid!  Firefly seeks to illuminate the beauty and healing power of his ancient indigenous culture through music, visuals and creativity. […]

Join Indiana Humanities in welcoming Dr. Tiya Miles to Indianapolis on April 25, 2024 at 6 p.m. ET. Dr. Miles is the award-winning author of All That She Carried: The Journey […]

Attend a Native American artist veterans panel, featuring artists TahNibaa Naataanii (Diné), Jeff DeMent (Navajo / Bit’annhi) and Dean Orvis (Pokagon Band of Potawatomi). Include the price of admission. Members […]

Join us Friday, May 3, at Noon for a behind-the-scenes talk with our Collections Manager, Rebekah Ryan. Learn about her role at the museum, what it is like to work […]

Location: Virtual/Zoom Cost: Free The Eiteljorg Museum’s Western Book Club, like the museum itself, is committed to including works that represent many different cultural values, attitudes, and points of view. […]

Join us for an enchanting concert featuring a string quartet comprised of talented musicians from the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra! Be mesmerized as they perform original compositions by Native American youth […]

Experience a full day of celebrating the diverse expressions of faith through the arts! From soul-stirring choir performances to rejuvenating yoga sessions, immerse yourself in dance and music performances that […]

Join us for a sensory-friendly day at the Eiteljorg! Sunday, June 2 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., the Eiteljorg will welcome those with sensory sensitivities, including children, to enjoy […]

Take a tour of the museum gardens with some of our Master Gardener volunteers! Learn about how they care for and cultivate the variety of native Indiana plants and flowers […]

On Saturday, June 15, the museum will host a FREE day in honor of Juneteenth and we are excited to be partnering with Tammy once again for our annual Juneteenth […]

Experience the vibrant spirit of the Indian Market and Festival! Shop exquisite jewelry, pottery, paintings, beadwork, and beyond from over 140 talented artists spanning the United States and Canada. Immerse […]

Join us at 8 a.m. Saturday, June 22, for the 32nd annual Eiteljorg Indian Market and Festival Market Morning Breakfast! Take advantage of this unique opportunity to come to Indian […]

Location: Virtual/Zoom Cost: Free The Eiteljorg Museum’s Western Book Club, like the museum itself, is committed to including works that represent many different cultural values, attitudes, and points of view. […]

Location: Virtual/Zoom Cost: Free The Eiteljorg Museum’s Western Book Club, like the museum itself, is committed to including works that represent many different cultural values, attitudes, and points of view. […]

From October 18 to 25, 2024, join Katie Haigh, president and CEO, and Nataly Lowder, executive vice president and chief advancement officer, for a member-only VIP Excursion to New Mexico, […]

Join us this year for our Día de Muertos Community Celebration on Saturday, October 26, 2024, for FREE. Experience Día de Muertos/Day of the Dead at the Eiteljorg with partners […]

Location: Virtual/Zoom Cost: Free The Eiteljorg Museum’s Western Book Club, like the museum itself, is committed to including works that represent many different cultural values, attitudes, and points of view. […]