Our Collection
Schingoethe Center Collection
Though historically focused on collecting Native American art, the Schingoethe Center has expanded its collecting scope to include work by artists of all ethnicities from North and South America. The Schingoethe Center Collection currently contains approximately 4,000 pieces. Strengths include contemporary Native American art, Native American art from the Southwest, and Latin American art.
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Aurora University Art Collection
The Schingoethe Center cares for and manages Aurora University’s collection of art. Works in this collection are displayed around campus for the enjoyment of the university community. Highlights of this collection include works by Edra Soto, Nathalie Miebach, Ruth Van Sickle Ford, Joel Sheesley, and many local and regional artists.
How to Make a Donation
The Schingoethe Center is currently accepting artwork by artists from North and South America for the Schingoethe Center Collection and Aurora University Art Collection.
Current collecting interests include:
- Contemporary photography, paintings, prints, textile work, video, and sculpture
- Work by Latino/a artists
- Work by Illinois artists
- Work by women artists
The Center is not currently accepting any Native American cultural items. Contemporary Native American works of art with provenance that can be traced back to the artist or their representatives are still considered.
As a donor, you may be able to take a tax deduction for all or a portion of the fair market value of your gift. The museum does not provide appraisals for any items. However, the museum will provide information on how to find an appropriate appraiser.
To make a donation to the collections, please contact:
Natasha Ritsma
Director
(630) 844-6157