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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 For Immediate Release: June 28, 2022 INDIANAPOLIS — The...
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...
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 Nestled in the high desert terrain of Santa Fe, William Haskell creates visually distinctive work that reflects his passion for diversified landscapes of the West. Whether capturing weathered adobe...
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 --...
