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Griffin, David
BORN IN 1985, David grew up in Lubbock, Texas. After studying Fine Art at Texas Tech University, he was invited to participate in the first Illustrators’ Workshop, New York, where he studied with Bernie Fuchs, Mark English and Bob Peak. His work was recognized many...
Chavez, S.M.
BORN AND RAISED amidst the rich cultural tapestry of the American Southwest, Native New Mexican artist S.M. Chavez (Sean Michael Chavez) paints a unique vision bridging tradition and innovation. He melds the old with the new, nodding to historic masters such as the...
Bowman, Eric
Eric Bowman Born 1960 in Pasadena, California, lives in Tigard, Oregon ERIC BOWMAN was born in Pasadena and grew up in Orange County, California. Essentially self-taught, he was always the school artist throughout his formative years, launching into the world of...
Bailey, Brandon
(Ojibwe from the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians) Born 1984 in Cheyenne, Wyoming; lives in Gering, Nebraska BRANDON BAILEY WAS BORN IN 1984, in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Wildlife and Western art have always come naturally to him. “Seeing animals and how...
News Release: Eiteljorg exhibition of reunited works by historic 19th century artist opens Aug. 3
Alfred Jacob Miller: Revisiting the Rendezvous in Scotland and Today spotlights American West Alfred Jacob Miller (1810–1874, United States). Trappers Saluting the Wind River Mountains, ca. 1864. Oil on canvas, 21 15/16 x 35 13/16 inches. Buffalo Bill Center of the...
News Release: Native cultures are celebrated at 32nd annual Eiteljorg Indian Market and Festival
High demand for art at market and festival; art prizes awarded to artists Peter Boome (Upper Skagit Indian Tribe), center, received the Margot L. Eccles Best of Show Award for his sculpture, First Woman, during the 32nd annual Eiteljorg Museum Indian Market and...
News Release: 32nd annual Eiteljorg Indian Market and Festival celebrates Native arts in Indy, June 22-23
Order advance discount tickets for major cultural event at Eiteljorg.org/IndianMarketandFestival Jimmie Harrison (Navajo [Diné]) Mother Earth Father Sky, inlaid jewelry, 2023, 2 x 3 inches Monday, June 10, 2024: INDIANAPOLIS – One of the nation’s top Native American...
Donor’s contemporary art passion leaves a legacy
June 10, 2024 A longtime friend of the Eiteljorg who has a great passion for contemporary Native art recently made a generous donation that will help secure the museum’s contemporary art efforts. The anonymous donor’s $1 million gift to the museum in early 2024 became...
News Release: Annual Eiteljorg Juneteenth and Jazz Community Celebration Returns June 15
Celebrate Juneteenth with live music, performances, activities and more; admission is FREE The Rob Dixon Quartet is scheduled to perform at the Juneteenth and Jazz Community Celebration, June 15 at the Eiteljorg Museum; the event has free admission. File image...