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 nationwide, is excited to announce the return of Pitch Night — a dynamic, live event where bold artistic visions come to life. Held in five cities across the U.S. including Indianapolis, this electrifying competition gives artists the chance to present their most ambitious ideas for a chance to participate in ArtPrize 2025, taking place Sept. 18 – Oct. 4 in Grand Rapids.

The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art will host one round of the ArtPrize Pitch Night competition, in the Native American art division on April 17. Five selected artists will be given five minutes each to present their idea to a panel of five judges. After a brief Q-and-A, one winning artist will be awarded a $10,000 grant to support bringing their concept to life this fall at ArtPrize 2025 — one of the world’s most dynamic cultural festivals, drawing nearly 800,000 visitors annually.

“I am excited to partner with the ArtPrize to provide this incredible opportunity for our audience to experience the immense creativity and brilliance of contemporary Native artists,” Eiteljorg Museum President and CEO Kathryn Haigh said. “We are thrilled to activate the museum with the energy of the Pitch Night and look forward to sharing these talented finalists’ proposals with our community. This event will certainly be a memorable moment in our ongoing celebration of Native art and culture.”

Open by invitation to museum members, community groups and artists, the Pitch Night event starts at 6 p.m. Thursday April 17 at the Eiteljorg and continues until the judges have made their decision; a reception hosted by Kahn’s Catering will follow.

Sponsored by Visit Indy, the judging round at the Eiteljorg is open to submissions by Native American artists from state or federally recognized tribes with tribal ID, as well as First Nations from Canada, Inuit and Métis artists. For artist eligibility, submission deadlines and event details, visit https://artprize.fillout.com/pnEiteljorg.

Event Information:

• Open Proposals: February 13 – March 12, 2025
• Finalists Announced: March 28, 2025
• Pitch Night at Eiteljorg: April 17, 2025
• ArtPrize in Grand Rapids: Sept. 18 – Oct. 4, 2025

2025 Art Prize Pitch Night Cities and Dates:  

• April 3 – Louisville, KY (KMAC Contemporary Art Museum)
• April 10 – Phoenix, AZ (ArtWins)
• April 17 – Indianapolis (Eiteljorg Museum)
• April 24 – Norman, OK (Firehouse Arts Center)
• May 15 – New York City (Satellite Collective)

About ArtPrize
ArtPrize is an annual, open, independently organized, international art competition that celebrates creative expression, bringing together art enthusiasts, artists and the community. Since its inception, ArtPrize has aimed to showcase the transformative power of art and foster a culture of creativity. ArtPrize is a 501(c)3, and continues to provide access to the visual arts by the support of sponsors, donors and underwriters. Artprize.org

About the Eiteljorg
For more than 35 years, the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art has been an integral part of the cultural fabric of Indianapolis and scenic White River State Park. The Eiteljorg Museum explores the intersection of the arts, histories and cultures of the past and present by sharing the diverse stories of the American West and the Indigenous Peoples of North America. Located on the Central Canal at 500 West Washington St., the Eiteljorg is a 501c3 nonprofit organization.

Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art in downtown Indianapolis, front exterior.
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Media Contacts

Eiteljorg Museum, Indianapolis:

Bryan Corbin
Public Relations Manager
317.275.1315
bcorbin@eiteljorg.com

Katie Warthan
Director of Communications and Marketing
317.275.1317
kwarthan@eiteljorg.com

ArtPrize, Grand Rapids:

Mark Osgerby
Director of Communications
Mark@artprize.org