INDIANAPOLIS — A new exhibition of contemporary Native American art is now open at the Eiteljorg. Featuring fascinating works by five artists who are recipients of the 2019 Eiteljorg Contemporary Art Fellowship, the new exhibition “Blurring the Line” includes paintings, installations and mixed media. It will be on view through Feb. 2, 2020, and it’s included with regular museum admission.
The Eiteljorg Museum’s annual holiday model train display, Jingle Rails: The Great Western Adventure is returning for a 10th year. The festive model railroad opens Saturday, Nov. 23, and continues through Jan. 20, 2020. Jingle Rails features electric trains rambling through scenes of the American West and downtown Indianapolis, made of all-natural materials. So that visitors will have more opportunities to experience Jingle Rails, the Eiteljorg Museum will be open late, until 8 p.m., every Monday in December: Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23, 23, 30. Jingle Rails is included with regular Eiteljorg admission, and children ages four and under are admitted free. Visit www.eiteljorg.org for advance tickets and details on discounts.
Eiteljorg artist in residence Katherine Dickerson (Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma) will hold an open studio about her beadwork art this Saturday, Nov. 23, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. It’s included with regular museum admission.
The Eiteljorg will be closed Thursday Nov. 28 due to the Thanksgiving Day holiday, but the museum will reopen at 10 a.m. Friday Nov. 29 and will be open regular hours the rest of that weekend. On Friday and Saturday Nov. 29-30 at various times, Eiteljorg artist in residence Katrina Mitten (Miami Tribe of Oklahoma) will give demonstrations of Native beadwork.
