Quest for the West®
Art Show and Sale
Registration for 2026 will open in February 2026.
ART SHOW & SALE
September 11 & 12, 2026
PUBLIC EXHIBITION
September 13 – October 11, 2026
2026 Quest Gallery
Coming Soon!
About Quest for the West
Top Contemporary Artists Share the Stories of the American West
Presented by the Western Art Society and Avis Foundation, Inc.
Join us for Quest for the West®, the Midwest’s largest Western art show for more than 20 years, Friday through Sunday, September 11–13, 2026, at the Eiteljorg Museum in downtown Indianapolis. Memorable experiences await pre-registered guests during opening weekend, with opportunities to meet exceptional contemporary artists alongside art collectors and enthusiasts from across the nation.
Purchase stunning sculptures and paintings through two luck-of-the-draw sales, shop for smaller works during the popular miniature sale, and enjoy delicious food and warm Hoosier hospitality in a beautiful, intimate setting. The artists featured in Quest for the West blend imagined stories with lived experiences, demonstrating how artwork inspired by the western United States continues to shape American culture and identity.
Quest Chair Cathy Turner is proud to lead the planning of this year’s Quest and invites you to register for the opening weekend activities celebrating the work of Quest artists!
2026 Presenters:
Meet the 2026 Quest Artists
Click on the Artist to Learn More!
Luke Anderson
Brandon Bailey
John Buxton
S.M. Chavez
Bruce Cheever
Tim Cherry
Kevin Chupik*
Mikel Donahue
Maeve Eichelberger*
Josh Elliott
John Fawcett
Danny Galieote*
David Griffin
Robert Griffing
Terry Cooke Hall
Starr Hardridge
Angie Haskell*
Karin Hollebeke
* = New Quest Artist
Boldface = Sculptors
Plan Your Weekend!
Schedule
See the opening weekend activities from show to reception.
Schedule Coming Soon!
Hotel
Complete your weekend planning by reserving your room – find special rates here!
Artist of Distinction
The Art of Tim Cherry
We are thrilled to feature the 2025 Quest for the West Artist of Distinction, Tim Cherry, with a solo exhibition honoring his career as a sculptor.
“ANIMALS HAVE PERSONALITIES that make me smile, and that is what I try to convey through my work,” says Tim Cherry. In his sculptures, Cherry crafts an expression of each animal’s mood, movement, and behavior. With highly polished surfaces and geometric elements that recall Art Deco design, Cherry’s animal portraits contain both lighthearted whimsy and stately gravitas. Cherry says, “My sculptural approach involves the use of simplified shapes and lines to produce curvilinear forms. I enjoy orchestrating these elements into sculpture that is rhythmical, flowing and inviting to the touch. Capturing the grace and elegance of my subjects is a primary goal.”
2025 Show
Highlights from the 20th Annual Quest for the West®
The 2025 Quest for the West Art Show & Sale was a weekend of celebration and record-setting sales. The museum welcomed new and returning artists and guests and generated more than $1.32 million in sales.
2025 Award Winners
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Harrison Eiteljorg Purchase Award
Sponsored by The Western Art Society
Sean Michael Chavez
Rebeldes Look (Noche), 2025
Oil on Canvas
40 x 30 inches
Harrison Eiteljorg Purchase Award
Sponsored by The Western Art Society
Tim Cherry
Danger from Above, 2025
Bronze
27 x 14 x 3 inches
Edition Size: 18
Cyrus Dallin Award
Sponsored by Mike and Carla Leppert
Pati Stajcar
Slow Roll, 2025
Wood
13 x 23 x 10 inches
Edition Size: 1
Victor Higgins Work of Distinction
Sponsored by Catherine Turner
Dave Santillanes
Treasure, 2025
Oil
24 x 36 inches
Henry Farny Award
Presented by Stephen and Jane Marmon
Dave Santillanes
Treasure, 2025
Oil
24 x 36 inches
Patrons’ Choice Award
Sponsored by Tom and Patty Gibbs
P.A. Nisbet
Land of Shadows, 2025
Oil on Linen
36 x 42 inches
Artists’ Choice Award
Sponsored by Phyllis Cockerill
David Griffin
The Art of Wandering, 2025
Oil/Linen on Board
36 x 36 inches
Miniature Art Show Patrons’ Choice Award
Sponsored by David and Giselle Found
Krystii Melaine
Silent Sentinel, 2025
Oil on Linen Panel
12 x 12 inches
Presented by
2025 Prize Sponsors
Harrison Eiteljorg Purchase Award
- The Western Art Society
Henry Farny Award for Best Painting
- Stephen and Jane Marmon
Victor Higgins Work of Distinction
- Catherine Turner
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
Additional Support By
- All in the Details Event Planning
- Art of the West Magazine
- BlackLabMill-Timothy Svecz, Kingsport, TN
- Willow and Star Flowers
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