Quest for the West®
Art Show and Sale
Our registration window has passed. For last-minute availability, please call Kay Hinds at 317-275-1341 or email khinds@eiteljorg.com
ART SHOW & SALE
September 11-12, 2026
PUBLIC EXHIBITION
September 13 – October 11, 2026
2026 Quest Gallery
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, including our 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 (Ojibwe from the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians)
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 (Muscogee/Creek)
Angie Haskell*
* = New Quest Artist
Boldface = Sculptors
Plan Your Weekend!
Schedule
See the opening weekend activities from show to reception.
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. From Aug. 22nd-Sept. 27th, see his beautiful sculptures and the incredible detail of each piece of art. Admission is free for this exhibition.
“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.”
Become a 2026 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
Presented by
Additional Support by
2026 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
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.