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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...
“Natural Wonders: The Art of Denis Milhomme” shares artist’s vision of dramatic Western scenes
Denis Milhomme 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...
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 summer of celebrating Native American art and artists
Concert Series 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....
Weisfield, Gayle
GAYLE WEISFIELD Born 1951, Ogden, Utah lives in Taos, New Mexico GAYLE’S ARTISTIC JOURNEY began as a small child on the family ranch overlooking Mt. Hood in the Columbia River Gorge. It was there that Gayle developed her love for country life and Western painting. In...
Oelze, Don
Don Oelze Born 1965 in Invercargill, New Zeland; lives in Clancy, Montana Don Oelze's parents were from the United States but their Interests took them to different parts of the world. Don was born in New Zealand and at an early age he had a fascination with America...
Haskell, William
WILLIAM HASKELL STANDS AS A VISIONARY in modern Southwest art, masterfully capturing the region's essence through a contemporary lens. His work transcends traditional representations, infusing landscapes and cultural elements with a fresh, dynamic energy. Haskell’s...
Gutting, Abigail
Abigail Gutting Born 1984 in Arizona; lives in Northern Idaho ABIGAIL GUTTING 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...
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...