The Eiteljorg Museum in Indianapolis will open a new exhibition, “Consejo Grafico Nacional: Latino Printmakers in the United States,” on May 30. The show features two printmaking portfolios created by Latin American artists from Chicago, California, New York, Texas, and Puerto Rico: “La Huella Magistral,” which pays homage to master printmakers, and “Los Americanos: Same Equals Different,” which explores cultural exchanges across the U.S.-Mexico border. The opening includes a free tour led by Sandra Fernandez, director of the Consejo Grafico Nacional, and a printmaking demonstration by artist Andy Arana Gomez.
The exhibition matters because it highlights the role of printmaking as a tool for advocacy and social change, connecting Latin American artistic traditions to contemporary issues of identity and heritage. By bringing these works to Indianapolis, the Eiteljorg Museum broadens regional audiences' exposure to diverse cultural perspectives, reinforcing the museum's commitment to representing the American West's ties to Latin America.