Eiteljorg Museum Selected for Two Programs

The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art has been accepted
into two national programs. The museum says inclusion in the Museum
Assessment Program and the Collections Assessment for Preservation will help
it strengthen operations and plan for the future.

With support from MAP and CAP, Eiteljorg says its staff and management will
gain insights into better serving the Indianapolis community and improving
the care of its collections and building.

Director of Museum Collections Allison Evans says the Eiteljorg is one of
only 75 institutions nationwide that were chosen for the CAP program. The
CAP program will help the Eiteljorg identify preventive conservation needs
and prioritize collections care efforts.

The museums says MAP’s community and audience engagement assessment helps
museums gather input from constituents, understand community demographics
and needs, respond to changing audiences and incorporate insights into
planning and operational decisions.

The Eiteljorg houses approximately 9,000 objects in its collections,
including historic and contemporary Native American artworks and cultural
items as well as works by artists of the American West.

Photo courtesy of Jessica Strickland Photography

Source: Inside Indiana Business with Gerry Dick