The Eiteljorg Museum is closing out the month of June with its annual Indian Market & Festival.
More than 100 American Indian, First Nations and Alaskan Native artists will have booths set up throughout the Eiteljorg grounds, inviting visitors to shop jewelry, pottery, beadwork, paintings, carvings and sculptures. Returning to the Eiteljorg Museum grounds on June 28-29, the 33rd annual Indian Market & Festival welcomes Hoosiers to “one of the biggest cultural events of the summer,” featuring a variety of Native art, music, food and more throughout the weekend, according to a press release.
“What makes the Indian Market and Festival truly extraordinary is the caliber of artwork: Each piece is a reflection of deep cultural knowledge, refined artisanship and generations of tradition.” Kathryn Haigh, Eiteljorg president and CEO, said in a statement. “Throughout the two-day event, attendees of all ages and backgrounds will have the unique opportunity to immerse themselves in a space celebrating, educating and amplifying Native cultures.”
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Each year, the Indian Market & Festival draws thousands of attendees to the Eiteljorg grounds to shop from and support Native artists, enjoy music, dance and storytelling and experience outdoor entertainment — including pop-up mini sets on the front lawn and performances on the stage under The Sails. New to the Indian Market & Festival, this year, guests can enjoy an expanded offering of Native food and beverage vendors and high-energy performances from acclaimed intertribal dance troupe, Indigenous Enterprise, according to a press release.
Spearheaded by Kenneth Shirley (Navajo), Indigenous Enterprise has performed at the Sydney Opera House in Australia, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York and during pre-game festivities at the Super Bowl XXIII in Phoenix, Arizona. The intertribal members of Indigenous Enterprise include championship powwow dancers who perform dances of their specific tribe or nation before coming together with a blend of hip hop in small group segments, according to a press release.
Storyteller, stomp dancer, artist and educator Amy Bruton Bluemel (Chickasaw Nation), who has previously appeared at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, aims to captivate audiences with interactive performances celebrating and honoring Chickasaw history, language and tradition.
Flutist Darren Thompson (Anishinaabe), presents guests with a “soulful and unforgettable” performance blending cultural storytelling and breathtaking sound.
The festival’s Native-owned food and beverage vendors showcase various options, including ever-popular frybread. Activities and art demonstrations for all ages take place on the museum’s front lawn and in its studios.
The 33rd annual Indian Market and Festival takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 28-29. Tickets are $20 per day or $30 for a two-day pass, $10 for kids ages 5-17 and free for Eiteljorg Museum members and children under 4. Tickets are available online and at the gate.
The Market Morning Breakfast, which takes place at 8 a.m. on June 28, will present art awards in several categories. Admission to breakfast is separate and $50 for members and $60 for non-members. Attendees will be allowed to shop the festival art beginning at 9:15 a.m. For registration, visit Eiteljorg.org/market-morning-breakfast.
The Indian Market & Festival is a rain-or-shine event, with free parking in the White River State Park underground garage. For more information, visit eiteljorg.org/indian-market-and-festival.
Contact Arts & Culture Reporter Chloe McGowan at 317-762-7848. Follow her on X @chloe_mcgowanxx.
Chloe McGowan is the Arts & Culture Reporter for the Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper. Originally from Columbus, OH, Chloe graduated with a degree in journalism from The Ohio State University. She is a former IndyStar Pulliam Fellow, and her previous work includes freelancing for Indy Maven, Assistant Arts & Life Editor for The Lantern, and editorial assistant at CityScene Media Group. Chloe enjoys covering all things arts and culture — from local music, visual art, dance, theater and film, as well as minority-owned businesses. In her free time, Chloe enjoys reading, cooking and keeping her plants alive.
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