Since 1987 Kiva Fine Art has represented some of today's finest American Indian and Contemporary Artists. Paula Rhae McDonald and her friendly staff welcome you to Santa Fe, "The Land of Enchantment". Join us for our many special events through out the year.

Calendar of Events

August 20, 2008 - 8/24/2008 Reception: 8/22/2008 Featuring: All Kiva Artists Annual Indian Market Shows Kiva Fine Art offers a rare opportunity to talk with some of today’s most innovative contemporary artists and hear the inside story about their captivating work. On the corner of Water Street and Shelby and across from the back of the La Fonda Hotel, Kiva features award-winning, extraordinary artists who will discuss their work with the public one-on-one. Artists will exhibit recent work; some demonstrating their process. Artists: David K. John, a Navajo painter inspired by Navajo mythology and stories, depicts the Dine culture and traditions. Raised by his great grandfather, DAVID K. JOHN grew up hearing the stories and teachings of his homeland. In his art, John expresses his own interpretations of his childhood learning with the utmost care and respect. John has won many awards for his paintings and masks. Yellowman, well known for his powerful depictions of the Cheyenne Dog Soldiers, will be here discussing the stories behind his great works. He paints watercolor and acrylic portraits of Native Americans and their traditional dwellings, with an emphasis on the delicate moments in the life of the Southwestern tribes and the strong defiant nature of the Plains peoples. Ben Nelson, known for his whimsical ledger style paintings, will be on hand to discuss the historical style of his mixed media pieces and the stories that inspired them. Nelson tells traditional stories based on the hide paintings of the Plains tribes. He often leaves stories incomplete, allowing the viewer to evoke a more personal connection. Michael Horse exhibits and discusses his ledger-style drawings. A traditional art form drawn by 19th century Native American warriors who participated in the event, the drawings depict the glory days of Native American tribes; the battles, victories, and hunting accomplishments. The actor, jeweler and artist will talk about his reasons for continuing the historic form. RICK NEZ is a Navajo stone sculptor, and is well known for his carvings of Navajo people. Many of his ideas for his artwork are like stories, rife with ancient Navajo religious and cultural symbols, coming from within the stone, to be drawn out by the visionary. The carvings take the viewer to the distant past, or open a window into the present moment of Native American life and thought. Sculptor John Bennett grew up watching Roy, Gene and Hoppy on TV, and like many others was branded with a love for the heroes of the old west. John has his own defining style, and each sculpture is a signature expression of his heart, capturing the spirit of the west in action and unique detail. Fine art glass artist C.S. Tarpley, of mixed heritage, expresses his diverse cultures while transcending ethnicity. Nathan Youngblood and Chris Tarpley Collaborative pieces will be featured. Roark Griffin, our cowboy artist, paints and sculpts only New Mexico landscapes and birds of prey. " A strong interest in birds of prey began when I was about fourteen, while living in Cuba, New Mexico. I became involved in the sport of falconry and was active in the sport until I was twenty-seven. I also worked with the Department of Game and Fish in the Endangered Species Program". He will be on hand to discuss his captivating pieces. Kevin Fleming is a native New Mexican, born and raised in Albuquerque, and currently works as an optical researcher at Sandia National Labs. His ancestry of European and Cherokee American Indian artists and lifelong exposure to Southwestern pottery and New Mexican natural rock formations has given Kevin the spark to integrate man-made shapes and nature into his designs. He bases his works on the shapes and forms found in nature and mathematics blended with an intuitive feel for what looks and feels pleasing. Mary Hunt, known for her colorful paintings of birds, pottery, and “found objects”, will be here to discuss her wonderful work. Also an avid bird watcher and gardener, she incorporates all her favorite things into her paintings. Marie Barbera, who sculpts personal visions of Native American history, demonstrates the art of bronze sculpture. Using indispensable research tools- history books, biographies, and collections legends and lore, Barbera freezes poignant Native American moments in bronze, illustrating the human condition. Her limited edition sculptures are found in collections around the world. Denny Wainscott was taught by his grandfather how to handcraft gourds at a very young age. Today, from his rural home, he creates these works of art. From planting a seed, selecting the perfect time for harvest, and beginning his intricate carving and wood burning, these unique designs come to life. Many of his gourds have Native American, African, wildlife or nautical designs with intricately carved details. Sharon Butler is known for her realistic, almost 3-D tribal imagery. Influenced by her African childhood, Sharon Butler has had a life-long interest in African and American Indian Art with an on-going fascination with native form, design and color. Anthony Ortiz crafts beautiful and exotic stones and woods into bowls, lamps and platters. His award winning turned woods and stunning turned alabasters are unique in that he creates designs inlaid with turquoise on the inside as well as the outside of the pieces. Kent Butler developed a natural interest in nature as well as the American West during his childhood. He can’t remember a time when he wasn’t drawing anything and everything that caught his eye, during his formative years. Kent is known for his unique and expressive use of color, as well as his black and white drawings Raymond Nordwall is of Pawnee, Cherokee and Chippewa heritage. He began his studies at the age of fourteen under the tutelage of renowned artist Johnny Tiger, Jr. His works are graceful and flowing images of warriors, dancers and landscapes of the west. Of Navajo and Hopi ancestry, Sherwood Begaye draws from a widespread cultural heritage. Trained in various art forms, he presently paints in acrylic on mosaics he constructs from bits of sandstone shed in thin layers from slopes after a rain. Inspired by the ancient shapes and patterns found on pottery shards, his art can be construed as homage to the ancients and their often intricate designs. Connie Sanchez works in dichroic and stained glass. Her wall hangings and jewelry are inspired by petroglyphs, local scenery and landscapes and incorporate dazzling, jewel-like colors and fascinating techniques. Gallery Hours: Weds August 20 9:30AM-7PM Thurs August 21 9:30AM-7PM Fri August 22 9:30AM-8PM Sat August 23 8AM-8PM Sun August 24 8AM-8PM Demonstrations and receptions will be held through the week of August 20th-24th. Opening reception: Wednesday August 20th 4:00-7:00PM 505-820-7413

August 23, 2008 Featuring: All Kiva Artists Rulan Tangen and Dancing Earth will present their interpretation of the art and artists of Kiva Fine Art. 2pm