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Featured Artist: Tony Abeyta

Tony Abeyta is a renowned contemporary Diné (Navajo) artist celebrated for his vibrant mixed-media paintings that blend ancestral iconography with modernist aesthetics. Born in Gallup, New Mexico, into a distinguished family of artists, Abeyta draws profound inspiration from the Southwestern landscape and Navajo cultural heritage. His dynamic compositions—rich in color, texture, and symbolism—capture the spiritual essence of the land and its people. Abeyta's work has been exhibited nationally and internationally, with pieces held in esteemed institutions such as the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Explore his latest creations at Blue Rain Gallery in Santa Fe, NM, and Durango, CO.

Experience Tony Abeyta at Blue Rain Gallery in Santa Fe, NM & Durango, CO

Experience the vibrant world of Tony Abeyta at Blue Rain Gallery. His powerful mixed-media works reflect a deep connection to Diné heritage and the Southwestern landscape, blending tradition with bold contemporary style. Visit Blue Rain Gallery in Santa Fe, NM, and Durango, CO, to explore his latest creations and witness the spirit of the land through his visionary lens.

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Tony Abeyta

Still Life

Original Paintings
Item No. 22399

Tony Abeyta

Untitled II

Print
Item No. 21823

Tony Abeyta

Untitled X

Print
Item No. 21822

Tony Abeyta

Turquoise Belt Buckle

Jewelry
Item No. 21356

Tony Abeyta

Untitled

Original Paintings
Item No. 20063

Tony Abeyta

Dragonfly

Original Works On Paper
Item No. 20062

Tony Abeyta

Untitled

Original Works On Paper
Item No. 18879

Tony Abeyta

Three Yeis

Original Paintings
Item No. 18637

Tony Abeyta

Venetian Red

Wood
Item No. 18226

Tony Abeyta

Untitled

Print
Item No. 15360

About Tony Abeyta

Tony Abeyta is widely recognized as one of the most outstanding contemporary Native American artists and his original works are prominently featured at Blue Rain Gallery.

Abeyta explores a variety of mediums including oil, charcoal, and sand. Because he experiments with techniques and images so much, his creativity transcends any label that may be used to identify his work. Abeyta was commissioned to create the signature image of the National Museum of the American Indian's ground-breaking opening in Washington, DC.

Many of Abeyta's highly original works are depictions of complex Navajo beliefs; they evoke the notion that there is power in everyone and everything. Avid collectors will consider their Abeyta piece to be a gift from a higher power.

An Award-Winning Artist

Tony Abeyta is a celebrated Diné (Navajo) artist whose dynamic, mixed-media works have earned widespread recognition for their cultural depth and contemporary brilliance. His ability to weave Indigenous symbolism with modernist expression has not only defined his career but also positioned him as one of the leading voices in Native American art. Abeyta’s accolades reflect both his artistic excellence and his lasting impact on the national and global art scene.

U.S. Department of State Medal of Arts, 2023 – First Native American recipient
New Mexico Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts, 2012
Native Treasures Living Treasure, Museum of Indian Arts & Culture, 2012
Gene Autry Memorial Award, Autry Museum of the American West, 2018