Quest for the West®
Art Show and Sale
ART SHOW & SALE
September 5 & 6, 2025
PUBLIC EXHIBITION
September 7 – October 5, 2025
2024 Quest Gallery
About Quest for the West
Top Western Artists Share the Stories of the American West
Presented by the Western Art Society and Avis Foundation, Inc.
Memorable experiences await pre-registered guests participating in opening weekend activities at the 20th annual Quest for the West® Art Show and Sale, September 5 & 6 at the Eiteljorg Museum in downtown Indianapolis. Guests will meet exceptional contemporary Western artists plus seasoned and fledgling art collectors from throughout the nation.
Purchase art in two luck-of-the-draw sales and enjoy delicious food and Hoosier Hospitality in a beautiful, intimate setting. Masterpieces in Quest for the West capture moments in time that range from the early days of the rugged West to contemporary expressions of our lives today. Now in its 20th year, Quest is one of the top Western art shows in the country.
Quest Chair Cathy Turner is proud to lead the planning and organization of this year’s Quest and invites you to register for the opening weekend activities celebrating the work of nationally recognized Quest artists!
PRESENTED BY
Meet the 2024 Quest Artists
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* New Quest Artist
Artist of Distinction
Beyond Boundaries: The Art of Krystii Melaine
We are thrilled to feature the 2023 Quest of the West Artist of Distinction, Krystii Melaine, at this year’s Quest with a solo exhibition honoring her versatile career and celebrating the new and exciting directions her work may take in the future.
Born in 1963 in Bairnsdale, Victoria, Australia, Krystii Melaine knew from a very young age that she wanted to be an artist. Despite discouragement from a high school advisor, she pursued her passion, eventually starting a successful bridal-wear company before deciding to focus on painting full-time. Studying under renowned painter Graham Moore, she honed her technique and discovered a love for wildlife art, blending various styles into her unique process.
This Year’s Show
Highlights from 2024 Quest for the West®
The 2024 Quest for the West Art Show & Sale returned to the Eiteljorg for a weekend of festivities. The museum welcomed new and returning artists and guests and tallied more than $1 million in sales.
2024 Award Winners
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Harrison Eiteljorg Purchase Award
Sponsored by The Western Art Society
Brett Allen Johnson
Pueblo Shapes, 2024
Oil, 38 x 30 inches
Cyrus Dallin Award
Sponsored by Mike and Carla Leppert
Dave LaMure, Jr.
The Speaker, 2024
Bronze, 20 1/2 x 18 x 19 inches
Victor Higgins Work of Distinction
Sponsored by Catherine Turner
David Griffin
Alpen Glow, 2024
Oil/linen on board, 24 x 24 inches
Henry Farny Award
Presented by Stephen and Jane Marmon
Dean Mitchell
Below the Mountain, 2024
Acrylic, 28 x 38 inches
Patrons’ Choice Award
Sponsored by Tom and Patty Gibbs
Bruce Lawes
Her Frozen Fortress, 2024
Oil on linen, 36 x 24 inches
Artists’ Choice Award
Sponsored by Phyllis Cockerill
Dave Santillanes
The Cache La Poudre River, 2024
Oil, 24 x 44 inches
Miniature Art Show Patrons’ Choice Award
Sponsored by David and Giselle Found
Bruce Lawes
On Golden Pond, 2024
Oil on linen, 14 x 11 inches
Presented by
Sponsors
Trail Bosses
- L.G. and Alyce Edwards
- Steve and Jane Marmon
- Catherine Turner
- Sharon Zimmerman
Drovers
- Tom and Patty Gibbs
Maverick
- David Anderson and Caryn Cockerill Anderson
Buckaroos
- Frank N. and Patricia L. Owings
- Bonnie and Tom Reilly
Second Look Sponsor
- Ryan and Milena Fuhrmann
2024 Prize Sponsors
Harrison Eiteljorg Purchase Award
- The Western Art Society
Henry Farny Award for Best Painting
- Steve and Jane Marmon
Cyrus Dallin Award for Best Sculpture
- Carla and Michael Leppert
Patrons’ Choice Award
- Tom and Patty Gibbs
Artists’ Choice Award
- Phyllis Cockerill
Miniature Art Sale Patrons’ Choice Award
- David and Gisele Found
Eiteljorg Keepsake Sponsors
- Steve and Jane Marmon
- Catherine Turner
Catering By
- Kahn’s Catering
JOIN THE WESTERN ART SOCIETY
Western Art Society members are major museum supporters who enjoy learning about art and art collecting while meeting others with similar interests. The group selects Quest artists invited to participate in the annual show. Members also attend and help sponsor Quest opening weekend activities. Their combined efforts make each Quest for the West Art Show and Sale a success.
Interested in becoming a member?
Contact Kay Hinds, development coordinator, at 317-275-1341 or khinds@eiteljorg.com.
Become a 2025 Sponsor
Individuals, businesses and art galleries may become Quest sponsors. Benefits include participation in all opening weekend events attended by Quest artists and art collectors from throughout the country. Sponsors receive catalogs and bid books and may participate in the Friday miniature and Saturday Quest art sales.
$1,500-BUCKAROO – Registration for two, two bid books, one catalog
$2,500-MAVERICK – Registration for two, three bid books, two catalogs
$5,000-DROVER – Registration for four, four bid books, two catalogs*
$10,000-TRAIL BOSS – Registration for six, six bid books, one catalog per couple*
*Limit three bid books per person