Are you ready for an exciting weekend (July 20 & 21) at the Eiteljorg Museum!? The Eiteljorg Museum of Native and Western Art, in collaboration with the Indy Folk Series, invites you to a special concert and songwriting workshop featuring the talented duo Kerry and Aspen. 📅 Concert 🗓️ Saturday, July 20, 2024 🕐 1 PM Eastern Time Immerse yourself in a unique concert experience where Kerry and Aspen will debut new songs inspired by the Eiteljorg Museum's collection, alongside their beloved recordings that capture the spirit of the West. 📅 Songwriting Workshop 🗓️ Sunday, July 21, 2024 🕐 1 PM - 3 PM Eastern Time Join Kerry and Aspen for an engaging songwriting workshop open to writers of all genres. Discover the art of storytelling through song with influences from English ballads, Appalachian string-band music, and Southwest corridos. Kerry and Aspen, a duo since 2014, bring the rich musical traditions of their backgrounds to life through their songs, narrating the tales of the West’s people and events. 🎟️ Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience and create music at the Eiteljorg Museum! Get tickets: https://lnkd.in/gTXEwNkQ #EiteljorgMuseum #IndyFolkSeries #Concert #SongwritingWorkshop #KerryAndAspen #LiveMusic #IndianapolisEvents #CulturalExperience
The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
Indianapolis, IN 1,483 followers
The Eiteljorg tells the stories of the peoples of North America in all their diversity and complexity.
About us
The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art was founded by Indianapolis businessman and philanthropist Harrison Eiteljorg. Its mission—to inspire an appreciation and understanding of the art, history and cultures of the American West and the indigenous peoples of North America. The museum executes this charge in exciting and often surprising ways. The Eiteljorg collects and preserves high-quality Western art and Native American art and cultural objects. Its collection includes artists such as T.C. Cannon, N. C. Wyeth, Andy Warhol, Georgia O’Keeffe, Allan Houser, Frederic Remington, Charles Russell and Kay WalkingStick. The institution’s contemporary Native art collection has been ranked among the world’s best. The Eiteljorg also prides itself on offering engaging exhibitions. Special exhibitions at the Eiteljorg have covered diverse subjects, including the artistry and histories of pistols and motorcycles; the intersecting experiences of African- and Native Americans; Jewish life in the West; and the work of iconic artists Ansel Adams and Georgia O’Keeffe. The museum allows guests to further immerse themselves in Western and Native cultures through dynamic programs, cultural exchanges and events. The Eiteljorg has explored LGBT representation in Western film; celebrated women in the West and hosts a variety of Western and Native artists in residence each year. The Eiteljorg Museum is the only museum of its kind in the Midwest, and one of only two museums east of the Mississippi that explore both Native America and the American West. Renowned programs such as the Indian Market and Festival, Eiteljorg Contemporary Art Fellowship and the Quest for the West® Art Show and Sale have helped the museum cultivate a national reputation as a premier cultural institution
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https://www.eiteljorg.org/
External link for The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art
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- Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Indianapolis, IN
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- Nonprofit
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- 1989
- Specialties
- Native American art, Western art, Native American culture, American Indians, and Native American tribes
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500 W Washington St
Indianapolis, IN 46204, US
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Whether you are enjoying the rest of your long holiday weekend, or planning to attend the Taste of Indy festival at White River State Park on Saturday, July 6, plan to visit the Eiteljorg Museum this weekend. Experience our traveling exhibitions, “Acts of Faith: Religion and the American West,” “Why We Serve: Native Americans in the United States Armed Forces,” and “Developing Stories: Native American Photographers in the Field.” All exhibitions are included with regular museum admission; veterans, active-duty military, museum members, and Indiana college students with campus ID all have free admission. We hope to see you soon!
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The Eiteljorg Museum is OPEN Thursday July 4, Independence Day, with regular hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Come during the holiday and experience the new traveling exhibition, “Why We Serve: Native Americans in the United States Armed Forces.” It explores why so many Natives have served in the U.S. military since the Revolutionary War. The Indianapolis Recorder newspaper has this excellent story about “Why We Serve” at this link: https://lnkd.in/gNy_7Hgi. Veterans, active-duty military and museum members enjoy free admission. “Why We Serve” continues through Aug. 1. Don’t miss our special public programs related to “Why We Serve” and “Acts of Faith: Religion and the American West,” taking place July 13: https://lnkd.in/gQiep9Wn Image caption: Flag bearer Misty “IglágThˇokáheWiŋ” Lakota (Oglala Lakota) leads Grand Entry at the 2018 Georgetown University Powwow in Washington, DC. Teko Photography
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Don't miss your last chance to see "Developing Stories: Native Photographers in the Field" before it concludes Sunday, July 7. Originally organized by the Smithsonian Institution National Museum of the American Indian, this fascinating exhibition features photo essays by Native photojournalists Russel Albert Daniels, Donovan Quintero and Tailyr Irvine. Through powerful and poignant photography, they break down stereotypes and portray the rich diversity of contemporary Native life. Special thanks to Lilly Endowment Inc. for sponsoring this remarkable exhibit. Developing Stories is included with regular admission; museum members, veterans and active-duty military have free admission.
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Thanks to WRTV-6 for this news story looking back on the Eiteljorg Museum’s 35 years of serving the community. Eiteljorg President and CEO Kathryn Haigh was interviewed for this historical look at the museum. This segment also includes archival news video of the building’s groundbreaking in 1987 (featuring museum founder Harrison Eiteljorg) and ribbon-cutting ceremony in 1989. Thanks to all the Eiteljorg’s members, supporters, volunteers, Board members, staff and friends who have sustained the museum for 35 years! https://lnkd.in/gNhVsSc6
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Congratulations to the Harrison Eiteljorg Purchase Award Winners! We are thrilled to announce the winners of the Harrison Eiteljorg Purchase Award at the 32nd Annual Indian Market and Festival! 🎉🏆 We are excited to be able to welcome these pieces into our permanent collection. Congratulations to the talented artists. Thank you to everyone who attended and supported the festival. Your presence made it a truly memorable event! #EiteljorgMuseum #IndianMarket #Congratulations Winners: Water Protector by Rain Scott (Pueblo of Acoma) Abothda Manyi =( OTOE ) Walks Above ( Augmented Reality Print) by Benjamin West (Otoe Missouria (Buffalo Clan), Southern Cheyenne (Bow String Society), Mvskoke (Panther Clan)) ReConnection: Land Back, more than a # by Samantha Jacobs (Seneca) Beth Bush (Potawatomi/Odawa), Nanabush Shkemot by Beth Bush (Potawatomi/Odawa)
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🎉 A big thank you to everyone who attended the 32nd Annual Indian Market and Festival! Your presence made the event truly special. We would love to hear your thoughts and feedback to make next year's event even better. Share your experience with us! https://lnkd.in/gt5M8nWC #Festival #EiteljorgMuseum #EJIndianMarket
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Thank you to everyone who attended our 32nd annual Indian Market and Festival! It was an honor to celebrate Indigenous art and culture, and a special thanks go to all our amazing artists and performers who joined us this weekend! We thank our presenting sponsors, the Indian Corn Marketing Council and the Indiana Soybean Alliance. Lastly, we thank Raymond James, Penrod Arts Fair, FHL Bank Indianapolis, and Margot L. Eccles Art and Culture Fund for sponsoring the market. Post your favorite pics from the weekend with #IndianMarketMemories Now check out our favorite pics from the weekend 🤗 #EJIndianMarket #IndianMarketMemories #EiteljorgMuseum
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It’s Sunday, June 23: Day Two of the 32nd annual Eiteljorg Indian Market and Festival. Rain has cleared up and temperatures are milder today, so join us for a great day of celebrating Native arts and cultures. At the Eiteljorg, 140 Native artists – 40 of them new to Indy – are showing and selling their beautiful jewelry and art from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Native music and dance performances take place on the outdoor stage. Shop for some great deals on jewelry and other art! Thanks to Kyla Russell of WISH-TV8 who interviewed Monica Raphael (Anishinaabe / Sičáŋğu Lakota), who is Hoback curator of Great Lakes Native cultures and community engagement. Watch the segment here: https://lnkd.in/grQDxkaT Also, thanks to WRTV6 and WXIN-FOX59 who interviewed storyteller Perry Ground (Turtle Clan member of the Onondaga Nation of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy) about Indian Market and Festival.
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