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. Socially distanced artist experiences are available at the museum or virtually in your classroom. Artists talk with students about their culture and their art and then lead them in an art making activity.
Contemporary Native American artist DG House is artist in residence in both Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. Her paintings, drawing, prints and photography have been exhibited in museums around the country, including the Holter Museum of Art, the Yellowstone Art Museum The CM Russell Museum, and the Heard Museum of Art, and the John Clymer Museum.
Over her 26 year career, House has painted a life-size fiberglass buffalo bull and calf for the City of West in Yellowstone, MT, participated in the CM Russell Museum Art Auction and mastered the quick draw on the square for the Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival in Jackson, WY. DG’s work is in permanent collections around the world, including Grand Teton National Park, musician Sir Elton John, and the Smithsonian Institute’s Museum of the American Indian in Washington, DC.
DG is also a talented storyteller, captivating audiences of all ages with her engaging stories. In this program, DG will walk through the history of Native American art, juxtaposing Indigenous art with moments from the history of the United States and westward expansion. The story will take audiences to DG’s home state of Montana, the genesis of Native American ledger art and the story of the Battle of the Greasy Grass (also known as the Battle of Little Bighorn). Students will have the opportunity to tell their own stories by creating a unique piece of ledger art.
Eric Hinkle
(317) 636-9378
grouptours@eiteljorg.com
October 6 – 23, 2020
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
All interactive virtual experiences with DG will take place via Zoom and can accommodate up to 20 students plus their teacher(s) and chaperones (if logging on individually). If attending as a classroom group and logging into one device together, DG can accommodate a larger number of participants. Material kits will be available for local pick up OR a supply list will be sent upon registration.
This program will take place virtually via Zoom in your school classroom or in your virtual learning environment.
Virtual artist experiences are provided free of charge. Donations to the program are accepted.
If group is going to be more than 15 minutes late, please notify. If a cancellation is necessary, please notify asap.