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Life’s work of two IU scholars lives on through their generous gift of Native art
By Elisa Phelps, Eiteljorg vice president and chief curatorial officer Dr. Raymond J. DeMallie Image courtesy of Indiana University Works by Native artists enter the Eiteljorg collection in a variety of ways. Occasionally, they come as a surprise. The Eiteljorg Museum...
News Release: Eiteljorg Museum Quest for the West® again hits more than $1M in sales of Western art
Unsold Quest art remains for sale; public exhibition open through Oct. 9 At the 17th annual Quest for the West® Art Show and Sale at the Eiteljorg Museum in Indianapolis, artist Nathan Solano, center, was recognized with the Harrison Eiteljorg Purchase Award on Sept....
News Release: Eiteljorg “Quest for the West®” Art Show and Sale returns Sept. 9-10, followed by exhibition
Top Western art sold at festive sale weekend; the final Quest for John Vanausdall William Haskell Southwest Sentinel, 2022 Acrylic on panel —20 x 16 inches Image courtesy of the artist August 31, 2022 INDIANAPOLIS — Admirers of Western American art and some of the...
“Natural Wonders: The Art of Denis Milhomme” shares artist’s vision of dramatic Western scenes
By Johanna M. Blume, curator of Western art, history and culture Denis Milhomme (American, born 1954) Sierra Splendor, 2010, oil on board Collection of Eiteljorg Museum, Gift of Steve and Jane Marmon 2017.5.2 This September, in conjunction with the 17th annual Quest...
News Release: Eiteljorg Museum President and CEO John Vanausdall to retire after 26 years
Retirement effective June 2023; Bridge Partners coordinating search for new president & CEO Thursday, August 11, 2022 INDIANAPOLIS – After serving for nearly 26 years as president and CEO of the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, John Vanausdall...
A dynamic summer of art: Exhibits open now should not be missed
By Elias Garza Garcia, curatorial assistant The traveling exhibition Warhol’s West, continuing through Aug. 7, features Andy Warhol’s mid-1980s screenprints of famous historical figures associated with the American West, including Annie Oakley, actor John Wayne and...
News Release: New members join Eiteljorg Museum Board of Directors and Community Board of Advisors
Business and civic leaders will provide new and valued perspectives INDIANAPOLIS - As part of its efforts to have a leadership team bringing diversity, business experience and nonprofit involvement, the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art welcomes new...
News Release: Native art celebrated at Eiteljorg Indian Market and Festival as new galleries open
Triumphant return of in-person market; $30,000 in prize money awarded to top artists Harrison Eiteljorg Purchase Award winner: Salisha Old Bull (Salish / Crow) Quasqui, Storm, Five Friends & the Canoe INDIANAPOLIS — The 30th annual Eiteljorg Indian Market...
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...
