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X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - indianapolis-in BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2025 Quest for the West® Artist of Distinction Exhibit DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260822 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928 DTSTAMP:20260825T000648Z UID:10000729-1787356800-1790553599@eiteljorg.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:The Art of Tim Cherry\nWe are thrilled to feature the 2025 Que st for the West® Artist of Distinction\, Tim Cherry\, with a solo exhibit ion honoring his career as a sculptor. From Aug. 22nd-Sept. 27th\, see his beautiful sculptures and the incredible detail of each piece of art. Admi ssion is free for this exhibition. LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T000648Z URL:https://eiteljorg.org/eiteljorg-events/2025-quest-for-the-west-artist- of-distinction-exhibit/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Eiteljorg X-SOURCE-URL:https://eiteljorg.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Quest for the West® Art Show and Sale DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260911 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261012 DTSTAMP:20260730T000704Z UID:10000356-1789084800-1791763199@eiteljorg.org CATEGORIES:arts,food DESCRIPTION:Memorable experiences await pre-registered guests participatin g in opening weekend activities at the 21st annual Quest for the West®  Art Show and Sale\, September 11 & 12 at the Eiteljorg Museum in downtown Indianapolis. Guests will meet exceptional contemporary Western artists pl us seasoned and fledgling art collectors from throughout the nation. \nPur chase art in two luck-of-the-draw sales and enjoy delicious food and Hoosi er Hospitality in a beautiful\, intimate setting. Masterpieces in Quest for the West capture moments in time that range from the early days of th e rugged West to contemporary expressions of our lives today. Now in its 2 1st year\, Quest is one of the top Western art shows in the country. \nA rt Show and Sale: September 11 – September 12\nPublic Exhibition: Septem ber 13 – October 11 \nRegister Now LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T000704Z URL:https://eiteljorg.org/eiteljorg-events/quest-for-the-west-art-show-and -sale/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Eiteljorg X-SOURCE-URL:https://eiteljorg.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Niibidoon “Weave It” 2026 Great Lakes Art Convening DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260917 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920 DTSTAMP:20260902T180803Z UID:10000684-1789603200-1789862399@eiteljorg.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:With a generous grant from Lilly Endowment Inc.\, the Richard Pohrt Jr. Collection was acquired by the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indi ans and Western Art in 2018. This collection is a treasure that underscore s the artistic and innovative brilliance of Indigenous artists and makers who were shaped by the landscape of the Great Lakes region. As stewards of the Richard Pohrt Jr. Collection\, along with the entire Native American collection housed at the Eiteljorg\, we support the perpetuation of suppor ting the descendants of the makers in creating space for Indigenous artist and culture bearers to share their stories and talents while being in com munity with each other. Niibidoon “Weave It” 2026 Great Lakes Art Conv ening is a gathering centered around the traditional weaving practices of the Indigenous peoples of the Great Lakes and a time to be in the company of our relatives as they are not merely objects but vessels of gikendaasow in (knowledge) that remain at the heart of Anishinaabe Indendamowin (ways of living). These relatives represent the resilience\, brilliance\, and po wer of our Ancestors and are a testimony of the dynamic talent and creativ ity that they possessed. \nInvited Artists \nJennifer Adams\, Ho-Chunk\nRo semary Bear\, Meskwaki\nJennie Brown\, Potawatomi\nJamie Chapman\, Potawat omi\nRenee Wasson Dillard\, Odawa\nJeff Harper\, Ojibwe\nMichelle Marion\, Ojibwe\nJared Nally\, Miami\nAshley Ahusgaj Shawanda\, Ho-Chunk\nNoodin N iimebin Shawanda\, Odawa\, Ojibwe\, Cree\nMiigwaans Smith\, Odawa\, Ojibwe \nStephanie Snow\, Meskwaki\nCandi Wesaw\, Potawatomi \nSeptember 17 & 18 is reserved for visitors from the tribal community\nSeptember 19 Open to t he Public\nInvited Artist Panel – 11:00 AM – 12 Noon\nInvited Artist D emonstrations – 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T180803Z URL:https://eiteljorg.org/eiteljorg-events/niibidoon-weave-it-2026-great-l akes-art-convening/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Eiteljorg X-SOURCE-URL:https://eiteljorg.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Open Studio with Artist in Residence Carrie McCleary DTSTART:20260918T170000Z DTEND:20260918T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260805T182414Z UID:10000682-1789736400-1789747200@eiteljorg.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Carrie Moran McCleary is a fashion designer\, beader\, and dol l maker from the Little Shell Chippewa Tribe. She lives on the Crow Reserv ation in Montana. In 2016\, she founded Plains Soul to share her unique st yle and artistry with a wider audience. Moran McCleary is known for Indige nizing everyday items\, transforming thrift-store finds and hand-me-downs into works of art that express her identity. Taught by her mothers to bead and sew\, she then developed her own style that infuses traditional pract ices with contemporary design. \nA 2022 First Peoples Fund Artist in Busin ess Leadership Fellow and two-time recipient of the Montana Indian Equity Grant\, Moran McCleary recently built her own studio and retail space usin g these funds\, furthering her commitment to creative entrepreneurship.\nP lains Soul fashions have been featured at Native Fashion in the City\, Hon our Our Legacy Fashion Show\, Big Sky IndigiFest and Fashion Gala\, Montan a Folk Festival Fashion Show\, and numerous community shows at local schoo ls and fundraising events. \nMoran McCleary was previously a member of the b.Yellowtail Collective\, where she sold her Fierce One Doll Collection. Her beadwork has been exhibited widely in venues such as The Brinton Museu m\, Emerson Art Center\, Chicago Field Museum\, Museum of the Rockies\, Ye llowstone County Museum\, Carnegie Museum\, Missoula Art Museum\, and the Tribal Heritage Center at Yellowstone National Park. Her work has also bee n featured internationally at Massey Arts and Seymour Art Gallery in Vanco uver\, Canada\, as well as in the Stories from Bead Night virtual exhibiti on. \nPurchase Museum Tickets LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T182414Z URL:https://eiteljorg.org/eiteljorg-events/open-studio-with-artist-in-resi dence-carrie-mccleary/2026-09-18/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Eiteljorg X-SOURCE-URL:https://eiteljorg.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Textile Workshop with Artist in Residence Carrie McCleary DTSTART:20260919T140000Z DTEND:20260919T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260805T182414Z UID:10000674-1789812000-1789819200@eiteljorg.org CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:Little Shell Chippewa textile artist Carrie McCleary will teac h a textile workshop to participants! \nParticipants will learn about appr opriation and inspiration in fashion and art\, then explore the Expressio ns of Life: Native Art in North America gallery\, creating sketches to ap ply in the studio upcycling a jacket or hoodie using print blocks\, paint\ , embroidery and accessories to update their wardrobe. It is encouraged t o bring in a hoodie or jacket that you would like to decorate. If you don ’t have a piece of clothing that you’d like to bring in\, you can crea te a make and take patch that you can later add to a piece of clothing. \n No experience necessary. All supplies will be provided. This workshop is b est for people ages 15+. \nParking is free on a first come\, first serve b asis in the White River State Parking Garage. Proof of membership required at the door. \nNo refunds will be given. Email museumprograms@eiteljorg.c om with any questions. \nCarrie Moran McCleary is a fashion designer\, bea der\, and doll maker from the Little Shell Chippewa Tribe. She lives on th e Crow Reservation in Montana. In 2016\, she founded Plains Soul to share her unique style and artistry with a wider audience. Moran McCleary is kno wn for Indigenizing everyday items\, transforming thrift-store finds and h and-me-downs into works of art that express her identity. Taught by her mo thers to bead and sew\, she then developed her own style that infuses trad itional practices with contemporary design. \nA 2022 First Peoples Fund Ar tist in Business Leadership Fellow and two-time recipient of the Montana I ndian Equity Grant\, Moran McCleary recently built her own studio and reta il space using these funds\, furthering her commitment to creative entrepr eneurship.\nPlains Soul fashions have been featured at Native Fashion in t he City\, Honour Our Legacy Fashion Show\, Big Sky IndigiFest and Fashion Gala\, Montana Folk Festival Fashion Show\, and numerous community shows a t local schools and fundraising events. \nMoran McCleary was previously a member of the b.Yellowtail Collective\, where she sold her Fierce One Doll Collection. Her beadwork has been exhibited widely in venues such as The Brinton Museum\, Emerson Art Center\, Chicago Field Museum\, Museum of the Rockies\, Yellowstone County Museum\, Carnegie Museum\, Missoula Art Muse um\, and the Tribal Heritage Center at Yellowstone National Park. Her work has also been featured internationally at Massey Arts and Seymour Art Gal lery in Vancouver\, Canada\, as well as in the Stories from Bead Night vir tual exhibition. \nThis workshop ticket does not include admission to the museum. \nPurchase Museum Tickets\nPurchase tickets for September 19th\nP urchase tickets for September 26th LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T182414Z URL:https://eiteljorg.org/eiteljorg-events/fashion-workshop-with-artist-in -residence-carrie-mccleary/2026-09-19/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Eiteljorg X-SOURCE-URL:https://eiteljorg.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Quest Last Look DTSTART:20260924T213000Z DTEND:20260924T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260813T180616Z UID:10000609-1790271000-1790278200@eiteljorg.org CATEGORIES:arts,drink DESCRIPTION:Didn’t get to attend this year’s Quest for the West Art Sh ow and Sale opening weekend? Did you attend\, but you’re still thinking about purchasing a work of art? \nJoin fellow art lovers at a free “Las t Look” reception on Thursday\, September 24 from 5:30-7:30pm. This even t provides a special opportunity to view and purchase Quest for the West a rtworks by today’s leading Western artists in a relaxed setting with win e and hors d’oeuvres. \nRSVP by Wednesday\, September 23. Limited\, co mplimentary reservations are available. The exhibition will close October 11\, 2026. \nThis special evening is made possible through the generous s upport of Fuhrmann Capital\, LLC. LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T180616Z URL:https://eiteljorg.org/eiteljorg-events/quest-last-look/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Eiteljorg X-SOURCE-URL:https://eiteljorg.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Eiteljorg Guide training DTSTART:20261005T130000Z DTEND:20261005T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260817T180708Z UID:10000685-1791190800-1791201600@eiteljorg.org CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:Join the next Eiteljorg Guide training group and prepare to EN GAGE MUSEUM VISITORS in a meaningful experience! \nEnjoy learning about th e arts\, histories\, and cultures of the American West and the Indigenous Peoples of North America? Become an Eiteljorg Volunteer Guide and learn to deliver tours\, facilitate gallery conversations and help connect visitor s with the museum’s mission. \nTrainings take place in-person at the mus eum on first and third Mondays\, 9 a.m.- 12 p.m.\, October through Februar y 2026. \nInterested or have questions?\nContact Rebecca Robinson by Sept 21\, 2026 at\nrrobinson@eiteljorg.com or 317-275-1325 LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T180708Z URL:https://eiteljorg.org/eiteljorg-events/eiteljorg-guide-training/2026-1 0-05/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Eiteljorg X-SOURCE-URL:https://eiteljorg.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Indigenous Peoples Day DTSTART:20261012T140000Z DTEND:20261012T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T180751Z UID:10000359-1791799200-1791824400@eiteljorg.org CATEGORIES:arts,dance,music DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day with free admission at the Eiteljorg Museum on Monday\, October 12th! \nThe Eiteljorg invites you to celebrate the day with a full schedule of Great Lakes tribal histories\, arts\, and cultures with live performances and make-and-take art activitie s. Sit in on an artist panel discussion and learn about how their differen t cultures and traditions inform their artwork. Tours of the galleries led by curators Dorene Red Cloud (Oglala Lakota) and Monica Raphael (Anishina abe/Sicangu Lakota) provide a chance to learn more about the Native art in our collection. \nIndigenous Peoples Day Celebration Schedule\n10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday\, October 12\n\n11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.\nArtist panel dis cussion with Jason Wesaw (Pokagon Band of Potawatomi)\, Katrina Mitten (Mi ami Tribe of Oklahoma)\, David Martin (Pokagon Band of Potawatomi)\, and D ani Tippman (Miami Tribe of Oklahoma)\, facilitated by Monica Jo Raphael ( Anishinaabe/Sicangu Lakota)\, Hoback Curator of Great Lakes Native Art\, C ultures\, and Tribal Liaison\n1-4 p.m.\nLive artist demos with Jason Wesaw (Pokagon Band of Potawatomi)\, Katrina Mitten (Miami Tribe of Oklahoma)\, David Martin (Pokagon Band of Potawatomi)\, and Dani Tippman (Miami Tribe of Oklahoma)\n12:45 – 1:45 p.m.\nPublic tour of Then and Now: Art from the Eiteljorg Contemporary Art Fellowship with Dorene Red Cloud (Oglala La kota)\, Curator of Native American Art and Curator of Eiteljorg Contempora ry Art Fellowship\n1:30 – 2:30 p.m.\nNative plants garden talk and tour with Dani Tippman (Miami Tribe of Oklahoma)\, Foods Program Director at th e Cultural Resources Extension Office for the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma\n2:4 5 – 3:45 p.m.\nPublic tour of Expressions of Life: Native Art in North A merica with Monica Jo Raphael (Anishinaabe/Sicangu Lakota)\, Hoback Curato r of Great Lakes Native Art\, Cultures\, and Tribal Liaison\n3:30 – 5 p. m.\nSouthern Great Lakes Stomp and Social Dance\n\nLearn More LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T180751Z URL:https://eiteljorg.org/eiteljorg-events/indigenous-peoples-day/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Eiteljorg X-SOURCE-URL:https://eiteljorg.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Story and Studio Time at the Eiteljorg Museum DTSTART:20261013T140000Z DTEND:20261013T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T180803Z UID:10000730-1791885600-1791885600@eiteljorg.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Children age 3-6 and their caregivers are invited to join Stor y and Studio Time\, a monthly program featuring stories\, hands-on activit ies\, and creative exploration inspired by the Museum’s collections\, ex hibitions\, gardens\, and seasonal experiences. Sessions take place in the R.B. Annis Western Family Experience. \nFree admission | Registration pre ferred\; click the button below to register! \nOctober 13: Día De Muertos \nNovember 10: Keepunumuk\nDecember 8: Winter Journeys\nJanuary 12: Winter Rhythms \nMonthly Themes Subject to Change \nRegister LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T180803Z URL:https://eiteljorg.org/eiteljorg-events/story-and-studio-time-at-the-ei teljorg-museum/2026-10-13/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Eiteljorg X-SOURCE-URL:https://eiteljorg.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Homeschool Day at the Eiteljorg Museum DTSTART:20261125T150000Z DTEND:20261125T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T180813Z UID:10000728-1795600800-1795618800@eiteljorg.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Homeschool families are invited to enjoy a day of exploration\ , learning\, and hands-on activities inspired by the Eiteljorg Museum’s collections and exhibitions. \nArtist-in-Residence Susan Charlesworth (Cho ctaw Nation of Oklahoma) will be joining us\, offering hands-on experience s and sharing her work as an award-winning basket weaver while giving lear ners a closer look at the creative process behind her baskets. \nArtist Bi o: Susan Locke Charlesworth is an award-winning basket weaver whose work h as been featured in several exhibitions and museums\, including Butler Uni versity and the Choctaw Nation Tuskahoma Capitol Museum in Tuskahoma\, OK. \nAs the great niece of Victor M. Locke\, Jr.\, Principal Chief of the C hoctaw Nation from 1910-1918\, Susan first began weaving in 2005 as a way to explore and connect with her cultural heritage. That same year\, she en tered her first baskets in the Choctaw Nation Annual Labor Day Festival an d Art Show. Susan has continued to receive awards at multiple Native art m arkets\, including the Eiteljorg Indian Market & Festival\, the Art Under Oak’s Art Show\, and the Choctaw National Art Show. \nOriginally from C hicago\, Susan is a Butler University alumna\, retired CAN\, and social se rvice consultant with a master’s degree in social work. She is also an a vid volunteer with the Alzheimer’s Association and now serves as an Alzh eimer’s Association Community Educator in Indianapolis. \nRegister LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T180813Z URL:https://eiteljorg.org/eiteljorg-events/homeschool-day-at-the-eiteljorg -museum/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Eiteljorg X-SOURCE-URL:https://eiteljorg.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR