David John was born in 1963 and raised just east of the Hopi Mesas at Keams Canyon, Arizona. As a young boy, he was close to his grandfather, a Navajo Medicine Man revered by the Navajo people. His grandfather shared stories of the Navajo Creation with David and trained him to help gather materials and perform ceremonies.

In the gallery this summer, we are displaying a spectacular Ganado red weaving by Master artist Mae Jim. Customers stand in awe of the beauty of this weaving, often asking how we came to own not just one but two of her amazing weavings. The answer is bad weather and good luck.

Oreland Joe is among the finest sculptural artists in the world. He was born in 1958  in Shiprock, New Mexico. Of Diné (Navajo) and Ute descent, he was raised in the Four Corners area, spending his youth on both the Navajo and Ute reservations. He wanted to be an artist from a young age and never let go of that dream.

Charlie Pratt was of Cheyenne-Arapaho and French descent and grew up surrounded by art and artists. As a child, he watched his grandfather, a jack-of-all-trades, make everything from jewelry to houses, and he learned early how to shape people and animals from river clay between El Reno and Concho, Oklahoma.

Alice Begay was the first of the five sisters from the Burnham weaving area to take the leap from traditional patterns to create a unique style that has found acceptance by collectors, museums, and other weavers.

There’s something about a horse.

No matter where you’re from, when you see a beautiful horse standing out in the open, running across a field, or galloping up to greet you, their mane lifting in the wind — you feel it.

Toh-Atin Gallery is honored to offer a selection of Jd Challenger’s framed serigraphs and giclée prints. Through these works, his voice and vision continue—inviting reflection, learning, and respect for the histories he felt called to preserve.

One of the real joys of being in this business is meeting new artists, or at least artists you aren’t familiar with. That happened one day this last fall when Bilson Kee came into the gallery and worked with Linda Perala, one of our top associates.

It is with immense sadness that we share the passing of Ben Nighthorse Campbell on December 30, 2025, at The Nighthorse Ranch outside of Ignacio, Colorado—a place he called home since 1978. He was 92.

Lolma! (Greeting in the Hopi Language)

For many cultures throughout the world, December is the month of storytelling. In this month of Christmas festivities, families and friends are uniting to share stories, and I think we should do the same.

It was a nice surprise when Clifford Fragua walked into the gallery this week. Clifford is a friendly, dignified-looking man from Jemez Pueblo. He and my brother, Jackson, were friends for many, many years, and Jackson always looked forward to having Clifford bring in new Nativity sets, Christmas ornaments, and Storytellers.

We are deeply saddened to share that Jackson passed away yesterday after suffering a stroke on Tuesday.

Jackson loved this business—especially the artists he worked with and the clients who appreciated their work. He often said he couldn’t imagine retiring, because this life was such a part of who he was. A gifted storyteller, Jackson frequently shared glimpses of his own life and experiences with you through this newsletter. His humility, warmth, and approachable nature endeared him to so many over the years.