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 […]

Join us at the Eiteljorg Museum on October 14 for our FREE Indigenous Peoples’ Day Community Celebration! This year’s event is themed around the rich and diverse cultures of the Pacific Northwest, paying tribute to the upcoming exhibition, Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight. This special day offers an immersive experience for all […]

Join us at the Eiteljorg Museum for a hands-on, immersive learning experience centered around Mesoamerican Dia de los Muertos traditions! This engaging workshop is designed for youth participants (ages 8-10) to explore art, history, and science through the lens of this cultural celebration. Schedule: 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM: Registration & Welcome for Youth Participants […]

Experience the vibrant fusion of Mexican and Latina/o/e/x art and design at the Eiteljorg Museum with AHORA! This dynamic expo brings together talented visual artists, designers, and creatives from Central Indiana and beyond for an immersive showcase of cultural aesthetics. Throughout the event, visitors will have the chance to engage with artist vendors, explore a […]

Join us for an enriching salmon skin erring workshop with the artist-in-residence Glenda McKay (Cook Inlet Region - Athabascan), which includes make-and-take earrings! This hands-on experience offers a unique opportunity to learn from skilled artists, explore the rich heritage behind the art forms, and create your very own masterpiece to take home. Whether you're an […]

Join artist in residence Glenda McKay, an Ingalik-Athabascan from Anchorage, Alaska, whose artistry in doll making is deeply rooted in her heritage and the teachings of her mother, grandmother, and aunts. From a young age, Glenda mastered skills such as embroidery, beading, trapping, snaring, tanning hides, and gathering natural materials, all of which have become […]

Join Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer Jared Nally from the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma for an engaging Zoom presentation. Discover the rich history of the Miami People and learn about their current initiatives to preserve and celebrate Miami culture today. Register    

Join us for the 8th Annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day Teach In presented in partnership with Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian and Teaching for Change. This event is an opportunity for educators to convene in person to strategize ways to uplift Native voices in the classroom. The day will begin at 10 a.m. with […]

We are excited to welcome Glenda McKay (Cook Inlet Region - Athabascan) to the Eiteljorg Museum! Glenda will join us as part of our annual Artist in Residence program, featuring Native and Western artists from across North America to spotlight their work and cultures. During her residency, she will visit classrooms, libraries and senior centers […]

Join us for a hands-on, creative workshop with Navajo artist Ephraim Anderson! Your little ones will get to dive into the world of weaving as Ephraim shares his passion for preserving ancient Southwestern weaving traditions. During this special workshop, children will have the opportunity to craft their own mini looms and learn the basics of […]

Join artist in residence, Ephraim Anderson (Navajo/Diné), as he delves into the intricate artistry of weaving. Ephraim, a multi-disciplinary artist from the southwestern United States, is dedicated to preserving and revitalizing ancient arts through history and archaeology. His mission is to ensure these traditional crafts are not forgotten. By teaching the lost history and weaving […]

Join us for an exclusive weaving workshop with our esteemed artist-in-residence, Ephraim Anderson (Navajo/Diné). Dive into the rich history of Southwestern Indigenous weaving as Ephraim shares his vast knowledge and passion for preserving ancient techniques. This workshop offers a rare opportunity to learn directly from a master weaver. Whether you're an experienced weaver or a […]