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 both at the museum and can be combined with gallery tours, and in your school classroom or other venue. Artists talk with students about their culture and their art and then lead them in an art making activity.
Jason Wesaw will be in residence at the Eiteljorg September 11 – 27, 2019. Jason is a ceramic, fiber and mixed media artist who has devoted his life to the study and preservation of Potawatomi culture. Today Jason prefers to share Potawatomi culture through his work in clay, which he feels is a union between traditional ways and contemporary techniques. He hand harvests much of his clay from deposits near Lake Michigan. He then pit fires in a traditional manner, and uses designs reminiscent of traditional storage jars from his culture. Through his works, Jason strives to pay respect to tradition, while allowing others to see that his culture, just as everything, is evolving on a regular basis with new generations.
Eric Hinkle
(317)636-9378
grouptours@eiteljorg.com
September 11 – 27th, 2019.
Weekdays 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
If Jason comes to your school, he will need access to water and students will need to be where they can work with clay.
Jason’s program is either at the museum or in your school or other venue.
Artist experiences are included with 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 transportation grants and other artist outreach discounts when artists come to your school.
If group is going to be more than 15 minutes late, please notify. If a cancellation is necessary, please notify asap.