Indianapolis Colts Owner Jim Irsay To Host One-Night Only Event In Washington, D.C. Showcasing Items From The Jim Irsay Collection

WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 27, 2021) - Jim Irsay, owner & CEO of the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts is bringing items from The Jim Irsay Collection – his renowned assemblage of historic and iconic artifacts from rock music, American history and pop culture – to Washington, D.C. for a one-of-a-kind, invite-only reception showcasing Irsay’s passion for preserving culturally-significant artifacts to share with the world.

“I began this collection to preserve, protect and share historic items with the world in the hope of inspiring others to dream big and do great things in life,” Irsay said. “We’re excited to visit our Nation’s Capital to celebrate some of the greatest musicians in history, as well as other special pieces that tell the stories of America’s shared past and culture.”

WHEN: Tuesday, Nov. 2. (Red carpet arrivals begin at 6 p.m.)

NOTE:

• This event is by invitation only!
• Working media members who would like to cover the event, must RSVP to thejimirsaycollectionreception@gpg.com. Event details will be made available upon registration.
• Due to capacity restrictions, not every RSVP request can be honored.
• Please be prepared to follow current COVID-19 protocols.
• For photos, courtesy of the Indianapolis Colts, visit here.

The collection is highlighted by instruments and items owned and used by some of the greatest artists in music history, including Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Prince, Eric Clapton, Elton John, The Grateful Dead’s Jerry Garcia, Les Paul, Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour, The Doors’ Jim Morrison and other music icons, as well as autographed photos, handwritten lyrics and other historical music memorabilia.

Outside of music, the collection includes Presidential artifacts, original documents from American history, original manuscripts, sports memorabilia and much more.  Items from the collection have been displayed at the U.S.’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) and the Indiana State Museum; as well as at The Centre Pompidou (Paris), the British Library (London), Auditorium Parco della Musica (Rome) and other locations around the world.

Irsay currently is considering locations for a permanent “bricks-and-mortar” museum to display the collection for all to enjoy.  He recently brought items to a star-studded event in Nashville, Tenn. where guitar legends Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Mike Wanchic (John Mellencamp), Tom Bukovac and Mike Mills (formerly of R.E.M.) surprised the crowd with a performance with instruments from the collection (see video here).