The Eiteljorg Museum offers insightful programs and tours that explore the cultural diversity of the American West, examine the unexpected West of the imagination and celebrate Native American and Western art, history and cultures. When you visit, your students will learn about the Indigenous peoples of North America and the American West in ways they have not before. They will hear fascinating stories and learn about cultures, from centuries ago to the present day. Students will see paintings, sculptures, pottery, artifacts and more, as well as interactive exhibits that will enhance their understanding of the subject matter. Student tours are updated throughout the year to coincide with special exhibits and new acquisitions. A tour from a month ago might look completely different from a tour tomorrow. When you book a tour, ask Eiteljorg staff about possible visiting artists in residence, special exhibitions and seasonal events and programs that might be taking place on the date of your visit. Prepare for an upcoming visit or extend the lesson with online educator resources. These materials are great for lessons in the classroom, but also serve as a great toolkit for students who are looking to expand their subject knowledge.
info@eiteljorg.com
http://www.eiteljorg.org
500 West Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 636-9378
(317) 275-1400
Each year the Eiteljorg Museum hosts Native American and Western artists for one to three-week residencies. Artist experiences are available at the museum and can be combined with gallery tours, or in your school classroom. Artists talk with students about their culture and their art and then lead them in an art making activity.
Award winning tin artist, Richard Gabriel, Jr. will be in residence at the Eiteljorg October 26 – 30, 2021. Richard resides in Tijeras, New Mexico where he creates traditional Spanish Colonial tinwork. Richard is also a painter and sometimes uses his paintings in his tinwork. He teaches tinsmithing at Santa Fe Community College and has a studio in Tijeras.
Richard will talk about the history of New Mexican tinwork, show examples of his artwork, and do a demonstration. Students will have the opportunity to create their own unique piece of tinwork with guidance from Richard.
Eric Hinkle
(317) 636-9378
grouptours@eiteljorg.com
Richard will be available to schools from October 26 – 29, 2021. He will be the featured artist on Saturday, October 30 for the Museum’s community Dia de los Muertos Celebration.
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Richard and the students will need to be located in a classroom or other space where students have a table or desk surface where they can use wooden mallets and large nails to punch tin. The museum will provide all supplies (tin, mallets, nails), along with padding for the table/desk top.
Eiteljorg Museum art studios or your classroom or other venue.
Artist experiences are included in group admission to the museum. Students and accompanying adults in groups are $5 each. All preregistered IPS groups receive free admission to the museum. One payment due upon arrival–check, cash or Visa/MC
Inquire about Eiteljorg Museum transportation grants and additional program discounts if the artist comes to your classroom.
If group is going to be more than 15 minutes late, please notify. If a cancellation is necessary, please notify asap.