Calvin Fenley Chavez, San Felipe and Laguna Artist

Calvin Fenley Chavez is or was an artist who was born to a San Felipe father and Laguna mother.  He is known for his Native American paintings.  He also carved plaques with Katsina imagery.

He attended Winslow High School and studied art at the University of Northern Arizona, and then worked as a sign painter and commercial artist.  As of the 1995 date of publication of Patrick D. Lester’s Biographical Directory of Native American Painters, Chavez was making his living as a full-time artist. 

Calvin Fenley Chavez (1924- ) exhibited at Santa Fe Indian Market and other major shows.  He signs with the name Calvin Fenley Chavez.  Also, a rain cloud and lightning design is a hallmark symbol he used in paintings with 100 or more figures in them.

Relative Links: Biographical Directory of Native American Painters, Laguna Pueblo, Native American Paintings, San Felipe Pueblo