Conrad Glenn House (November 1956 – January 2001), was a multimedia artist of Navajo (Diné) and Oneida ancestry. House's work was significant in redefining Indian art, utilizing many art mediums to preserve symbols and images of his culture and world cultures. His works are in the collection of the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian, Portland Art Museum,^[1] Wheelwright Museum,^[2] Heard Museum, Navajo Nation Museum and numerous museums and galleries around the world.

Conrad House Award

In 2002, the Heard Museum Guild created the "Conrad House Award for the Most Innovative Artist".^[3] Winners of the Conrad House Award include Marilou Schultz, Travis Emerson, D. Y. Begay, Polly Rose Folwell, Barbara Teller Ornelas, Marvin Oliver, Pat Pruitt, Jason Garcia, Warren Coriz, Melissa S. Cody, Orlando Dugi, Ryan Lee Smith, Susan L. Folwell, Berdine Begay, Shan Goshorn, ShoSho Esquiro, and Marlowe Katoney.

References

• Balancing Factors

Footnotes

Sources

• Ware, Robert (2006). A Life in Balance: The Art of Conrad House. Jonson Gallery of the University of New Mexico Art Museum. ISBN 9781599756646.