2023 Quest for the West Artist of Distinction winner Krystii Melaine
2023 Quest for the West Artist of Distinction winner Krystii Melaine (pictured at the 2023 Quest) will have a special exhibition of her work on display at the Eiteljorg Sept. 7 - Oct. 13, 2024.

Top artists and avid collectors of Western art will once again converge on Indianapolis for the 19th annual Eiteljorg Museum Quest for the West® Art Show and Sale, September 6 and 7, 2024.

Western Art - Dean Mitchell (b. 1957), “Below the Mountain,” 2024, Acrylic, 21 x 38 inches
Dean Mitchell (b. 1957), “Below the Mountain,” 2024, Acrylic, 21 x 38 inches

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“As one of the Eiteljorg’s iconic events each year, Quest for the West® has played an integral role in increasing awareness of the Western American art genre within the overall art community,” Eiteljorg President and CEO Kathryn Haigh said. “Quest for the West represents exceptional art, artists and Hoosier hospitality. It also has been vital to raising the Eiteljorg’s profile nationally, building lasting relationships between artists and collectors, as well as growing the Eiteljorg’s collection.”

Western Art - Brett Allen Johnson (b. 1984), “Desert Transom,” 2024, Oil, 12 x 12 inches
Brett Allen Johnson (b. 1984), “Desert Transom,” 2024, Oil, 12 x 12 inches

Now in its 19th year, Quest for the West® is well known for its fun, intimate and welcoming atmosphere, allowing artists to reconnect with longtime collectors and meet new ones. Guests engage with the artists in an intimate setting and marvel at the diverse scope of elegant, world-class art. Since its inception in 2006, Quest has generated more than $18.5 million in art sales, with artists receiving nearly $14 million, and net proceeds supporting the Eiteljorg Museum.

Dave Santillanes (b. 1972), “The Cache La Poudre River,” 2024, Oil, 24 x 44 inches
Dave Santillanes (b. 1972), “The Cache La Poudre River,” 2024, Oil, 24 x 44 inches

After the sale weekend concludes, the Quest show will open to the public on Sunday, September 8, where all the Quest artworks will be on view through Sunday, Oct. 6. Any unsold art will remain for sale through the run of the exhibition. Collectors and museum guests will enjoy the beautiful, vibrant gallery of lifelike landscapes, stunning still lifes and portraits, sculpted bronzes and other works.

Pati Stajcar (b. 1958), “Aesop’s Fable,” 2023, Bronze on stone, 21 x 25 x 16 inches
Pati Stajcar (b. 1958), “Aesop’s Fable,” 2023, Bronze on stone, 21 x 25 x 16 inches

For complete information about this event, please visit quest.eiteljorg.org.


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