Beautiful community-created altars, or ofrendas, take center stage in the Día de Muertos Community Art and Altar exhibit, open and free to visit during regular museum hours Oct. 10 through Nov. 2, 2025. Will feature favorites including altars by the Consulado de Mexico en Indianapolis, the Indianapolis Central Library, Mujeres Conectadas en Indy, Marion University, Christ Church Cathedral and others. […]

Join us in the Basile Auditorium of the Herron School of Art and Design for a talk by one of the year's fellows, Erin Ggaadimits Ivalu Gingrich (Koyukon Dene/Inupiaq). Date: Thursday, November 6th Time: 3 p.m. Location: Basile Auditorium, Herron School of Art + Design, 735 W. New York St.

You are cordially invited to the 2025 Eiteljorg Contemporary Art Fellowship: Emerging Current Exhibition Preview and Artist Celebration happening at the museum on Friday, November 7, 2025 from 6:00—8:30 p.m. Join members, friends, and special guests from the Native American Art Studies Association to celebrate the 2025 Eiteljorg Contemporary Art Fellows:    Invited artist—Jean LaMarr (Northern Paiute / Achomawi […]

Enjoy a public gallery tour led by ECAF artists of the Emerging Current exhibition. Meet the Fellows and listen as they discuss their works during the tour. Included with regular admission Date: Saturday, November 8th Time: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Eiteljorg is partnering with the Indiana State Museum and Indiana Native American Indian Affairs Commission to present a special day of learning and exploring Native Americans' continued impact in the community, Indiana, and beyond. Event takes place at Indiana State Museum. More Information Date: Thursday, November 13th Time: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m Location: Indiana […]

Donations of new toys for children of all ages are sought for the annual toy drive to benefit kids at the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians Reservation in Belcourt, North Dakota. Also sought: monetary donations to cover transportation costs. Donations can be dropped off at the museum's main entrance. For question, contact anordholt-dean@eiteljorg.com

Join us for our annual members-only first look at an Indy holiday favorite, Fifth Third Bank Jingle Rails: The Great Western Adventure! Bring your family and friends and enjoy this enchanting display that features an intricate miniature world of model trains. This is your chance to see the exhibit before anyone else and kick this holiday […]

David Martin is a Pokagon Band Potawatomi living in South Bend, IN. Born in 1973, he was raised in a traditional Native American home. He started dancing and singing at powwows in his preteen years, traveling across the country with his family’s drum group, White Thunder, now called Ribbon Town. His interest in art started […]

Create art, meet and learn from artist David Martin (Pokagon Band Potawatomi), and engage with education staff and volunteers as you explore the museum galleries. Register

Register About the artist: David Martin is a Pokagon Band Potawatomi living in South Bend, IN. Born in 1973, he was raised in a traditional Native American home. He started dancing and singing at powwows in his preteen years, traveling across the country with his family’s drum group, White Thunder, now called Ribbon Town. His […]

Visitors can come into the Studio space, watch David work, and ask questions about the artwork. Located in the Education Studios About the artist: David Martin is a Pokagon Band Potawatomi living in South Bend, IN. Born in 1973, he was raised in a traditional Native American home. He started dancing and singing at powwows […]