In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month and Native American Heritage Month, the Eiteljorg Museum is hosting a variety of immersive cultural experiences and events this October.
The Eiteljorg will host cultural performances and activities throughout October and November — including two free admission days — to highlight both Native and Hispanic cultures during their respective heritage months.
“As a museum that focuses on the arts and histories of the Indigenous peoples of North America and all the diverse cultures of the American West, the Eiteljorg in October and November will be a hub for art, music, dance and storytelling,” Kathryn Haigh, president and CEO, said in a statement. “With our sponsors, we are excited to welcome community members to these family-friendly events to celebrate cultures and expand their understanding of diverse artistic traditions.”
Guests are invited to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the Eiteljorg and community partner Arte de Mexicano en Indiana with AHORA: A Mexican and Latin American Art and Design Pop Up Event. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 12, guests can shop from local art vendors, explore a Latino arts pop-up gallery and meet Luis Fitch, the designer of the official Dia de los Muertos U.S. postage stamp, who will speak at noon and 3 p.m.
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The Eiteljorg is offering free admission from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 14 for an Indigenous People’s Day celebration focusing on Native art of the Pacific Northwest in preparation for its upcoming exhibition “Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight,” which opens Nov. 9.
The Día de los Muertos Community Celebration will also feature free admission, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Oct. 26. In collaboration with Arte Mexicano en Indiana and Nopal Cultural, the celebration will honor loved ones through music, dance performances, hands-on art activities, shopping and cultural presentations.
The Eiteljorg’s artist in residence program will host its first ever mini-fashion show, showcasing the beauty and diversity of Native fashion with Native fashion designer Dante-Biss-Grayson. The show takes place at 7 p.m. on Nov. 9, and tickets begin at $30.
Lastly, Nov. 12-23, The Eiteljorg will welcome artist in residence Bobby Silas (Hopi Tribe). Silas, who is a creative potter reviving ancient designs for his contemporary pottery, will hold open studios on Nov. 19 and 23, a public workshop on Nov. 16 and kids workshop on Nov. 23 where guests can observe and learn from him.
For more information about these events and other museum programing, visit Eiteljorg.org/Events.
Contact Art & 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.
