Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art

Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art

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.

EDUCATOR CONTACT INFO

info@eiteljorg.com

http://www.eiteljorg.org

  500 West Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204

(317) 636-9378

(317) 275-1400

Artist in Residence: Karen Ann Hoffman (Oneida of Wisconsin)

Program description

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.

Karen Ann Hoffman creates beautiful decorative pieces following the traditions of Iroquois raised beadwork. This style of Woodland beadwork embodies Iroquois worldviews. Karen Ann is a member of the Oneida nation, one of the six nations of the Iroquois. Karen Ann’s award winning beadwork has been displayed across the country and is in the permanent collection of the Smithsonian Institution – National Museum of the American Indian, the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis and the State of Wisconsin.

Karen Ann is also a talented storyteller, captivating audiences of all ages with her engaging stories. In this program, Karen Ann will talk about her Oneida culture as part of the larger Iroquois Confederacy, sharing stories she depicts within her artwork. After speaking about her culture and artwork, Karen Ann will lead students through a related art-making activity.

 

Booking / scheduling contact

Eric Hinkle

   (317) 636-9378

 grouptours@eiteljorg.com

Program detail
Artistic discipline: History & Heritage, Storytelling, Visual Arts
Cultural Origin: Native American
Program type: Virtual Experience
Population served: Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12, Adults, Students with Disabilities
Subject: Fine Arts: Visual Arts, History, Social Studies
Bilingual: No
Available dates:

November 3 – 20, 2020

Available times:

10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Length of program: 30 - 45 minutes
Space / technical requirements:

All interactive virtual experiences with Karen Ann 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.

Location(s):

This program will take place virtually via Zoom in your school classroom or in your virtual learning environment.

Fees / Ticketing:

Virtual artist experiences are provided free of charge. Donations to the program are accepted.

IDOE STANDARDS

Connects to State (IDOE) and/or Common Core Curriculum Standards: Yes
SOCIAL STUDIES:
Standard 1 - History
Standard 3 - Geography
FINE ARTS: VISUAL ARTS:
Anchor Standard 1 – Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work: Creativity and innovative thinking are essential life skills that can be developed.
Anchor Standard 1 – Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work: Artists and designers shape artistic investigations, following or breaking with traditions in pursuit of creative artmaking goals.
Anchor Standard 2 – Organize and develop artistic ideas and work: Artists and designers experiment with forms, structures, materials, concepts, media, and art-making approaches
Anchor Standard 2 – Organize and develop artistic ideas and work: People create and interact with objects, places, and design that define, shape, enhance, and empower their lives.
Anchor Standard 3 – Refine and complete artistic work: Artist and designers develop excellence through practice and constructive critique, reflecting on, revising, and refining work over time.
Anchor Standard 7 – Perceive and analyze artistic work: Individual aesthetic and empathetic awareness developed through engagement with art can lead to understanding and appreciation of self, others, the natural world, and constructed environments.
Anchor Standard 7 – Perceive and analyze artistic work: Visual imagery influences understanding of and responses to the world.
Anchor Standard 10 – Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art: Through art-making, people make meaning by investigating and developing awareness of perceptions, knowledge, and experiences.
Anchor Standard 11 – Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding: People develop ideas and understandings of society, culture, and history through their interactions with and analysis of art.

Qualifications

Conducts educational programming for 2 or more years: Yes
Performs criminal background checks on staff with youth contact: Yes
Maintains general liability insurance: Yes
Provides study guides for teachers and or students: Yes
Provides scholarship and reduced fees: Yes
Conducts ongoing assessments of program quality: Yes
Connects to State (IDOE) and/or Common Core Curriculum Standards: Yes
Cancellation Policy

If group is going to be more than 15 minutes late, please notify. If a cancellation is necessary, please notify asap.