Eiteljorg Museum
The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art has the unique distinction of being a one-of-a-kind museum in the Midwest because of its extensive collection of Native American and Western art. The mission of the museum is to inspire an appreciation and understanding of the art, history, and cultures of the Indigenous Peoples of North America and the American West. It collects and preserves Native American and Western art and cultural objects of the highest quality, and serves the public through engaging exhibitions, educational programs, cultural exchanges and entertaining special events.
Special Exhibits
For a Love of his People. The Photography of Horace Poolaw
Now through August 9, 2020
Quilts: Uncovering Women's Stories
Now through January 3, 2021
Please Touch! The Sculptures of Michael Naranjo
Now through February 9, 2021
Powerful Women: Contemporary Art from the Eiteljorg Collection
September 19, 2020 through March 21, 2021
NAECC and Eitlejorg Museum Partnership Programs
March 4, 2022
An Evening with Joy Harjo, U.S. Poet Laureate
October 24, 2015
Eiteljorg Museum Frybread Film & Cook-Off
November 8, 2014
Eiteljorg Museum Cultural Trip
March 5, 2011
African and Native American Heritage Tour
Presented in collaboration with the Black Cultural Center
Eiteljorg Visiting Artist Program
The NAECC hosts Native American artists participating in the museum's Artist in Residence Program, a month-long residency where they conduct cultural presentations and artwork demonstrations centered on their specific talents. These artists visit Purdue for one day, conduct presentations and meet with students, faculty and staff. All presentations are open to the entire Purdue and Lafayette community.
November 18, 2021
Margaret Jacobs (Akwesasne Mohawk)
Sculpture, Jewelry, Drawings
October 19, 2021
Melanie Sainz (Ho-Chunk)
Bead Artist
September 16, 2021
Katrina Mitten (Miami Tribe of Oklahoma)
Basketry, Quillwork, Beadwork
October 22, 2020
DG House (Cherokee Nation of Northeastern Alabama)
Contemporary Painter
November 14, 2019
Kathy Dickerson (Kiowa of Oklahoma)
Beadwork and Cultural Presenter
September 18, 2019
Jason Wesaw (Pokagon Potawatomi)
Ceramic, Fiber and Mixed Media Artist
November 1, 2018
Dana Warrington (Menominee/Prairie Band of Potawatomi)
Champion Traditional Dancer
October 18, 2018
DG House (Cherokee Nation of Northeastern Alabama)
Comtemporary Painter
September 18, 2018
Katrina Mitten (Miami Tribe of Oklahoma)
Bead Artist
November 14, 2017
Karen Ann Hoffman (Oneida Nation)
Traditional Iroquois Beadwork
October 12, 2017
DG House (Cherokee Nation of Northeastern Alabama)
Contemporary Painter
September 7, 2017
Tim Blueflint (Bad River Chippewa/Comanche)
Artist, Educator, Performer
October 7, 2015
DG House (Cherokee Nation of Northeastern Alabama)
Contemporary Painting & Ledger Art
November 20, 2014
David Boxley (Tsimshian)
Carving, Painting, Dancing, Storytelling
November 18, 2014
Shirley Brauker (Little River Band of Ottawa)
Ceramics
October 15, 2014
DG House (Cherokee Nation of Eastern Alabama)
Ledger Art
September 25, 2014
Dawn Dark Mountain (Oneida Nation of Wisconsin)
Printmaking and Watercolor
November 14, 2013
Mary and Lorenzo Tafoya (Santo Domingo)
Traditional and Contemporary Jewelry
October 22 and 24, 2013
Norris Chee (Navajo)
Painter
September 18, 2013
Iva Honyestewa (Hopi)
Cooking Demonstration and Cultural Presentation
November 8, 2012
Duane Goodwin (Ojibwe)
Sculptor and Educator
October 24, 2012
Dawn Dark Mountain (Oneida Nation of Wisconsin)
Transparent Watercolors
October 3, 2012
Randall Blaze (Oglala Lakota)
Paintings, Pottery, Sculptures
December 1, 2011
Katrina Mitten (Miami)Bead Artist
November 8, 2011
Ishmael Hope (Inupiaq/Tlingit)
Artist, Writer and Actor
November 9, 2010
Black Pinto Horse (Arikara/Hidatsa)
Multimedia Artist and Storyteller
September 28, 2010
Richard Goodridge (Maricopa)
March 10, 2010
Dawn Dark Mountain (Oneida Nation of Wisconsin)
Transparent Watercolors
November 17, 2009
Kelly Church (Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa)
Black Ash Basket Weaver
October 20, 2009
Goota Ashoona (Inuit)
Carver, Dollmaker, & Throat Singer
September 29, 2009
John Well-Off-Man (Ojibwe/Cree)
Printmaker & Photographer
April 7, 2009
Steve Sanderson (Cree)
Aboriginal Comic Book Writer & Illustrator