Art exhibition from the Santa Fe Indian School August 5, 2011

The Studio Style: Santa Fe Indian School, 1932-1962

An exhibition of works by artists of the Santa Fe Indian School will be on view in the Byers-Evans House Gallery August 5 through October 31, 2011. An opening reception will be held from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, August 5, during the First Friday Art Walk in the Golden Triangle Museum District. Admission to the reception is free.

In 1890, the Santa Fe Indian School was founded as a boarding school for secondary school students from New Mexico’s Indian pueblos. Through its history, the school also served to promote the artistic development of young Native American artists from communities throughout the United States.

Dorothy Dunn established “The Studio School” in 1932. It was a program for young Native American artists to develop their own painting styles drawn from their unique traditions and experiences. Although Dorothy Dunn left the school in 1937, the program continued until 1962 when the Institute of American Indian Arts opened. During its early years, Anne Evans supported this endeavor to encourage native artists. Anne lived in the Byers-Evans House until her death in 1941.

This show includes works by well known artists from “The Studio School” including Allan Houser, Quincy Tahoma, Harrison Begay, Blue Corn, and Pop Chalee.

The Byers-Evans House Gallery is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission to the gallery is free.

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The Studio Style: Santa Fe Indian School, 1932-1962 - August 5 – October 31 - Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Closed Sundays. Byers-Evans House Gallery, 1310 Bannock Street, Denver, Colorado. Gallery admission is free! www.historycolorado.org/be or call (303) 620-4933.