Eiteljorg Museum
The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art has the unique distinction of being a one-of-a-kind museum in the Midwest because of its extensive collection of Native American and Western art. The mission of the museum is to inspire an appreciation and understanding of the art, history, and cultures of the Indigenous Peoples of North America and the American West. It collects and preserves Native American and Western art and cultural objects of the highest quality, and serves the public through engaging exhibitions, educational programs, cultural exchanges and entertaining special events.
Current Exhibit
Guitars! Roundups to Rockers
March 9 - August 4, 2013
Quest for the West Art Show and Sale
September 6 - 7, 2013
NAECC and Eitlejorg Museum Partnership Programs
March 5, 2011
African and Native American Heritage Tour
Presented in collaboration with the Black Cultural Center
Eiteljorg Visiting Artist Program
The NAECC hosts Native American artists participating in the museum's Artist in Residence Program, a month-long residency where they conduct cultural presentations and artwork demonstration centered on their specific talents. These artists visit Purdue for one-day, conduct presentations and meet with students, faculty and staff. All presentations are open to the entire Purdue and Lafayette community.
November 8, 2012
Duane Goodwin (Ojibwe)
Sculptor and Educator
October 24, 2012
Dawn Dark Mountain (Oneida)
Transparent Watercolors
October 3, 2012
Randall Blaze (Oglala Lakota)
Paintings, Pottery, Sculptures
December 1, 2011
Katrina Mitten (Miami)Bead Artist
November 8, 2011
Ishmael Hope (Inupiaq/Tlingit)
Artist, Writer and Actor
November 9, 2010
Black Pinto Horse (Arikara/Hidatsa)
Multimedia Artist and Storyteller
September 28, 2010
Richard Goodridge (Maricopa)
March 10, 2010
Dawn Dark Mountain (Oneida)
Transparent Watercolors
November 17, 2009
Kelly Church (Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa)
Black Ash Basket Weaver
October 20, 2009
Goota Ashoona (Inuit)
Carver, Dollmaker, & Throat Singer
September 29, 2009
John Well-Off-Man (Ojibwe/Cree)
Printmaker & Photographer
April 7, 2009
Steve Sanderson (Cree)
Aboriginal Comic Book Writer & Illustrator
Eitlejorg Museum
500 W. Washington Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
Phone: (317) 636-9378
Located in White River State Park, the Eiteljorg Museum is within walking distance of the downtown Indianapolis and the Indianapolis Convention Center, Lucas Oil Stadium-Home of the Indianapolis Colts, Indianapolis Zoo and other important landmarks.