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A summer of celebrating Native American art and artists
By Sandy Schmidt, former public programs manager The reopening of the Eiteljorg’s Native American Galleries is thrilling, overdue and a cause for celebration. There are many ways to celebrate: food, gifts, cards, high-fives or social media posts. Sometimes, the best...
News Release: Eiteljorg’s new Native American Galleries open June 25
Native art presented from the perspectives of Native peoples themselves Image of the Eiteljorg Museum’s new Native American Galleries, featuring the exhibition Expressions of Life: Native Art in North America, opening June 25, 2022. Images courtesy of the Eiteljorg...
Weisfield, Gayle
Gayle Weisfield Born 1951, Ogden, Utah lives in Taos, New Mexico FORMALLY TRAINED IN ART AND ARCHITECTURE, Gayle followed the western path with a series of creative adventures. She has added watercolor artist, teacher, inventor, traveler, saloon-keeper, and restorer...
Romero, Mateo
Mateo Romero Born 1966 in Berkley, California; lives in Pueblo of Pojoaque, New Mexico CONTEMPORARY COCHITI PUEBLO PAINTER, Mateo Romero is an internationally known artist. He is the recipient of the prestigious Native Arts and Cultures Foundation National Artist...
Oelze, Don
Don Oelze Born 1965 in Invercargill, New Zeland; lives in Clancy, Montana DON WAS BORN IN NEW ZEALAND to American parents. From an early age, he developed a fascination with America, especially with the lifestyle and representation of cowboys and Indians. In primary...
Haskell, William
William Haskell Born 1963 in Wisconsin; Lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico Notable Exhibits 2022 The Briscoe Western Art Museum, Night of Artists Exhibition and Sale 2022 National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, Small Works , Great Wonders 2021 Mountain Oyster Club,...
Gutting, Abigail
Abigail Gutting Born 1984 in Arizona; lives in Northern Idaho ABIGAIL PAINTS TO PORTRAY THE CULTURE AND WILDLIFE OF THE AMERICAN WEST. Gutting’s artistic practice begun at a young age, when her mother allowed her to work alongside in her painting studio. Her mother,...
Fawcett, John
John Fawcett, Born 1952 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa; lives in Clark, Colorado ALTHOUGH HE WAS INTERESTED IN ART as a boy, John Fawcett initially pursued a career in veterinary medicine. However, the desire to paint was always there, so in 1996, after practicing for twenty...
Elliott, Josh
Josh Elliott Born 1973 in Great Falls, Montana; lives in Helena, Montana A THIRD-GENERATION ARTIST, Josh Elliott was raised to appreciate art. His grandfather studied with Grant Wood and dabbled in all sorts of artistic pursuits. His father, wildlife artist Steve...
News Release: Juneteenth and Jazz Community Celebration returns to Eiteljorg June 18
Celebrate freedom with live music, performances, activities and more; admission is free At the Eiteljorg Museum’s Juneteenth and Jazz Community Celebration on June 18, the Freetown Village Singers are scheduled to give a performance. Admission is free. INDIANAPOLIS --...
Collections Manager Rebekah Ryan interviewed in article about new Native Galleries
The Eiteljorg Museum's collections manager, Rebekah Ryan, was recently interviewed about the museum's new Native American Galleries by Proclaim, a publication of Northminster Presbyterian Church. Read the delightful feature article at this link: Rebekah Ryan...
News Release: 30th annual Eiteljorg Indian Market & Festival returns to museum June 25-26
Celebration of Native cultures features 140 Native artists, coinciding with Native Galleries’ grand opening Roberta Begaye (Dine'/Navajo), My Fave, 2021, acrylic and aerosol on canvas, 12" x 12" INDIANAPOLIS – One of the Midwest’s most iconic cultural weekends takes...
