Eiteljorg Indian Market & Festival 2026

The Eiteljorg Indian Market & Festival celebrates, educates, and amplifies American Indian, First Nations, and Alaskan Native cultures. This two-day event features a juried art market highlighting exceptional work for sale by enrolled Native artists, alongside cultural performances, traditional foods, and live demonstrations that showcase the diversity and richness of Native cultures. The Indian Market & Festival provides a unique opportunity for artists to engage with a wide audience and for visitors to experience the vibrancy of Native arts and cultures.

Only citizens of Federally recognized American Indian Tribes, Alaska Native communities, State-recognized Tribes, First Nations, Métis, or Inuit are eligible to apply. Each artist may apply to a maximum of three divisions with an application fee of $50 per division (waived for second and third divisions using coupon codes DivApp2 and DivApp3). Ten divisions are available including Paintings/Drawings/Photography, Sculpture, Carvings and Dolls, Jewelry, Pottery, Basketry, Weavings and Textiles, Cultural Items, Beadwork/Quillwork, and Innovative/New Arts. Artists must submit exactly 3 pieces per division application, with all work completed within the last 3 years.

Awards include the Margot L. Eccles Best of Show ($10,000), Helen Cox Kersting Award ($1,000), Eiteljorg Purchase Award (value of piece), Best of Category ($500), and division awards (1st place $300, 2nd place $200, Honorable Mention). Booth options range from $250-$475 depending on location and size. The event takes place June 27-28, 2026 at the Eiteljorg Museum in Indianapolis, IN, with artist check-in required by 8:00 a.m. on Saturday.