For seven decades, the name Nighthorse has embodied the intersection of Native tradition and contemporary artistry. What began in 1954 with Ben Nighthorse Campbell, a renowned Northern Cheyenne artist, United States Senator, and master jeweler, continues today as a living testament to the power of heritage transformed through vision.
At 92, Ben remains the guiding force behind every piece, his original designs serving as the foundation for a new chapter. His grandson, Luke Longfellow, now steps forward as Creative Director, bringing the same revolutionary approach that once defined his grandfather's groundbreaking career. Like the great design houses that honor their founders while pushing boundaries, Nighthorse jewelry evolves without abandoning its soul.
This is evolution. Every contemporary Nighthorse piece carries the DNA of Ben's original vision, interpreted through Luke's modern lens and refined aesthetic. At the heart of this transformation stands Shanan Campbell, whose two-decade leadership of Sorrel Sky Gallery provides the strategic foundation for Nighthorse's continued evolution. Her deep understanding of both artistic legacy and contemporary markets, honed through years at the Smithsonian, the Franklin Mint, and in building Sorrel Sky into a multi-location gallery empire, ensures that the Nighthorse story reaches collectors who value authentic craft and enduring artistry.
Guided by three generations working in concert: Ben's creative legacy, along with his wife, Linda's steadfast support, Shanan's market expertise, and Luke’s creative direction. The Nighthorse collection bridges past and future, honoring a lifetime of Ben's masterwork while speaking to today's collectors who understand that true luxury lies in an authentic story and uncompromising craft.
Nighthorse jewelry: where seven decades of Native artistry meet contemporary sophistication, where family legacy becomes timeless design, where each piece carries the weight of history and the promise of the future.
Shanan Campbell, Strategic Visionary
Behind every enduring artistic legacy stands a master of the art business. For Nighthorse Jewelry, that visionary is Shanan Campbell.
For more than two decades, Shanan has been the driving force behind Sorrel Sky Gallery, transforming her childhood immersion in the art world, growing up as the daughter of Ben Nighthorse Campbell, into an impressive career that spans institutions, markets, and continents. Her journey includes pivotal roles at the Smithsonian in product development and licensing, scouting art across eight western states for the Franklin Mint, and installing millions of square feet of art in public and private collections as a bespoke art consultant.
What began as Sorrel Sky Durango in 2002 has evolved under Shanan's leadership into a quad-city gallery empire, with locations in Santa Fe (2014), New York City (2024), and East Hampton, NY (2025). Her mission remains constant: provide personalized client services, maintain a progressive business model, and establish meaningful connections between artists and collectors.
Shanan's role in the Nighthorse legacy extends far beyond traditional gallery representation. As both Ben's daughter and Luke's mother, she serves as the crucial bridge between generations, ensuring that the artistic vision translates into sustainable business success. Her finely honed acumen for both art and commerce, combined with her team's "Let's make that happen" attitude, positions Nighthorse jewelry within the sophisticated collector market that values authentic heritage and contemporary excellence.
Through Shanan's strategic guidance, the Nighthorse story reaches the collectors who understand that true luxury lies not just in materials and craftsmanship, but in the rare combination of authentic cultural heritage and generational artistic evolution.
Luke Longfellow, Creative Director
Continuing a legacy requires both reverence and vision. Luke Longfellow embodies both.
As Creative Director of Nighthorse Jewelry, Luke carries forward a family tradition that spans seven decades. The grandson of Ben Nighthorse Campbell, a Northern Cheyenne artist, United States Senator, and master jeweler, Luke represents the natural evolution of a storied American craft legacy.
His journey began at seven years old, apprenticing beside his grandfather, absorbing not just technique but the more profound philosophy of creating jewelry that tells stories. That same year, he held his first solo exhibition, a testament to both raw talent and the power of mentorship across generations.
Luke's formative years were spent immersed in the world of fine art and jewelry at his mother's Sorrel Sky Gallery, where his appreciation for exceptional craftsmanship and authentic storytelling took root. Under Shanan's guidance, Luke absorbed not just aesthetic sensibility but the business acumen necessary to honor heritage while building for the future. After high school, he moved to Santa Fe to help operate the gallery before pursuing his creative vision in New York City, where he spent six transformative years gaining experience across fashion, fine jewelry, and contemporary art.
Now a certified gemologist through the Gemological Institute of America, Luke brings both technical mastery and artistic vision to his role. Working exclusively in 18-karat gold and platinum, specializing in natural diamonds and precious gemstones, he approaches each piece with the same uncompromising standards that have defined the Nighthorse name for decades.
Luke's design philosophy centers on honoring his grandfather's original body of work while interpreting it through a contemporary lens. Every Nighthorse piece begins with one of Ben's foundational designs, then evolves through Luke's refined aesthetic and modern sensibility. The result: jewelry that carries the gravitas of tradition while speaking fluently to today's sophisticated collectors.
Under Luke's creative direction, Nighthorse jewelry remains what it has always been—deeply rooted in heritage, crafted for the present moment, and built to endure across generations.