The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art in Indianapolis will open a new exhibition on May 30, 2026, titled "Consejo Grafico Nacional: Latino Printmakers in the United States." The show features 40 prints by Latino-American artists produced through an independent coalition of printmaking workshops (talleres) based in Chicago, Texas, California, New Jersey, New York, and Puerto Rico. The exhibition is organized into two themed portfolios: "La Huella Magistral: Homage to Master Printmakers" and "Los Americans: Same=Different," showcasing a range of techniques including woodblock, linocut, etching, screenprint, lithograph, and collagraph. Accompanying programs include a members-only reception on July 29 with Andie Arana Gomez and spotlight tours during the museum's Día de Muertos Community Celebration on October 24.
This exhibition matters because it highlights the vital legacy of Latino printmaking in the United States, an art form historically used for social advocacy. By partnering with the Consejo Grafico Nacional coalition, the Eiteljorg expands its definition of art of the American West beyond national borders, incorporating diverse perspectives on American identity. The museum's plan to acquire some prints for its permanent collection further signals an institutional commitment to broadening representation. The show also offers bilingual educational components and interactive spaces, making it accessible to a wide audience and reinforcing the cultural significance of printmaking as a contemporary medium.