On February 21, collectors are encouraged to visit the Virtual Whitehawk show. The free event will present 25 exhibitors—including galleries, dealers and top experts in various materials—that will present anywhere from 30 to 60 artworks.
Hopi katsina dolls from Buffalo Barry Indian Art.
Virtual Whitehawk is an international ethnographic show, so tribal and Indigenous art from around the globe will be on view, but there is almost always a focus on Native American art. “While we get art from all around the world, including Africa and Indonesia and other places, there is always an emphasis on Native American art, which is exciting for those collectors,” says Whitehawk owner Kim Martindale.
The seven-day show encourages viewers to visit the website when the show opens, but then to return after three or four days to see how the show has changed. “About halfway through the show, exhibitors will put up new items, either because they’re swapping them or to replace artwork that has sold, so the show will update as it goes on,” Martindale says. “It’s a highly curated show, so these works will give you a taste of what each exhibitor is offering, which then encourages people to reach out to learn more and further the dialogue.”
Santo Domingo Pueblo jar from Gary Pelzner.
Although Martindale’s shows do frequently have strong showings in certain categories—beadwork, weavings and jewelry all shine—there is no limit as far as what Indigenous artwork a viewer will see. The show will have pottery, basketry, carvings in many different materials, flat works such as paintings, clothing items, metal and stone works, glass and much more, “ranging from prehistoric to contemporary, with a particular emphasis on pre-World War II material,” the website notes. “This virtual show presents tribal, folk and American Indian art, as well as works on paper, canvas, textiles and jewelry.”
Beaded bag from Chris Selser.
“There is a greater audience for people to view and get a taste for these items, and from all over the world. My goal is to help unite the world and make it a smaller place,” Martindale says. “I’ve been involved in producing shows since I was 16 years old, and I’m so excited that these technological advancements have allowed me to share these works with the world.”
The show is entirely free, so visit www.virtualwhitehawk.com on February 21. —
February 21-28, 2026
Virtual Whitehawk Show
www.virtualwhitehawk.com
Powered by Froala Editor
