Arthur C. Begay

Arthur C. Begay (December 15, 1932 – 2010) was a Navajo American painter born in Newcomb, New Mexico.[1][2] Begay has exhibited his work across the country[1] and is known for his colorful, flat style paintings. Some of his works are in the permanent collection of institutions including the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian.[3]

Arthur C. Begay
Born(1932-12-15)December 15, 1932
Newcomb, New Mexico
Died2010 (aged 77–78)
NationalityNavajo Nation, American
Occupationpainter
"Girl Rug Weaver and Her Goats," circa 1990

Begay's work included depictions of everyday life, often with scenic backgrounds including Monument Valley and Shiprock.[4] After winning a fellowship, Begay worked for a year in the 1950s studying with illustrator Norman Rockwell at his workshop in Westport, Connecticut. Begay's work often shows this influence.[4]

Begay attended Phoenix High School.[5] He lived much of his life in Shiprock, New Mexico. In addition to exhibiting at galleries and fairs, his work was sold in local trading posts.[6]

References
  1. King, Jeanne Snodgrass (1968). American Indian painters; a biographical directory. Smithsonian Libraries. New York : Museum of the American Indian, Heye Foundation. p. 17.
  2. "Arthur C. Begay | 9 Artworks at Auction | MutualArt". www.mutualart.com. Retrieved 2021-11-09.
  3. "Navajo Lady Basket Dancers | National Museum of the American Indian". americanindian.si.edu. Retrieved 2021-11-09.
  4. "Arthur C. Begay Paintings - Adobe Gallery, Santa Fe". www.adobegallery.com. Retrieved 2021-11-09.
  5. Lester, Patrick D. (Patrick David) (1995). The biographical directory of Native American painters. Internet Archive. Tulsa, OK : SIR Publications ; Norman, OK : Distributed by University of Oklahoma Press. ISBN 978-0-8061-9936-8.
  6. Eddington, Patrick (1995). Trading post guidebook : where to find the trading posts, galleries, auctions, artists, and museums of the Four Corners region. Internet Archive. Flagstaff, Ariz. : Northland Pub. ISBN 978-0-87358-612-2.



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