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Notre Dame & Kathleen Keifer
The icons of the University of Notre Dame: the Golden Dome, the grotto, the stadium, and the gold helmets are equally as important to me as the beach icons I paint.
I am a triple legacy of Notre Dame. My grandfather, Frank O’Toole ’28, played football for Knute Rockne. My father, James O’Toole ’55, fought in the Bengal Bouts. My husband Jim Keifer and I, class of ‘85, met in an art class at Notre Dame, and were married in the log chapel.
I may be prejudiced, OK I am, but I think it’s the most beautiful college campus in the world. One of my favorite things to do is to fly in for a game- nothing like a crisp October game day to wake up the echoes and shake down the thunder!- and set up my easel in the God Quad, paint the Dome, and swap stories with other fans. Go Irish!
-Kathleen Keifer
Jump to Notre Dame Sections:
Notre Dame Stadium Seats:
Where Art Meets History and Memorabilia
6 3/4" x 6 3/4" x 2”, 8” x 8” framed
Acrylic on reclaimed redwood bench from Notre Dame Stadium. Framed in gold float frame.
5” x 5” x 1.75 x “24 (With the added bonus of the 1924 Legends pin!)
Painted on a 5”x 5” x 1.75” section of a redwood stadium seat, from Notre Dame Stadium, the four horsemen ride again! Perfect size for desk, mantle, or bookshelf.
Comes with COA
5 1/2" x 10 3/4" x 2”, 6 3/4 “ x 12” framed
Acrylic on reclaimed redwood bench from Notre Dame Stadium. Framed in gold float frame.
6 3/4" x 6 3/4" x 2”, 8” x 8” framed
Acrylic on reclaimed redwood bench from Notre Dame Stadium. Framed in gold float frame.
9" x 5.5" x 3"
Acrylic Paint on Marble. Base is made from Notre Dame Stadium bench redwood.
7” x 16”
Painted on redwood seat plank salvaged from Notre Dame Stadium renovations and expansion. Note the original seat bolt still in place. Certificate of Authenticity included.
7" X 23" x 1.5"
Painted on a salvaged redwood seat from Notre Dame stadium. Extra long with two seat number.
Includes shipping and tax. Certificate of Authenticity and easel included. Perfect for display on mantels and bookshelves.
22.5” x 7”
Very rare two-number bench with consecutive Championship numbers.
Painted on redwood seat plank salvaged from Notre Dame Stadium renovations and expansion. Certificate of Authenticity and easel included.
Measures 19 3/4" tall, 5 1/2" wide, 2 1/2" deep.
This Classic Clock is inspired by a timepiece owned by Knute Rockne in his South Bend home. It stands almost 20” tall and is made from reclaimed redwood benches from Notre Dame Stadium. In addition to the Rockne quote engraved on the back, each clock features an original painting by Kathleen Keifer, and a time worn bench number she has selected those riffs off the history of the painting.
The focus is upon Notre Dame blessing all of us on a bright blue Indiana winter day. Note that 24k gold from the actual golden dome is used here.
Artisan Woodworker Chris Owsianowski brings his astonishing attention to detail to each unique timepiece. Finely crafted assemblage of original art, memorabilia and history.
Golden Dome is hand remarked with actual 24K gold from the Golden Dome at Notre Dame.
All clocks come with a COA issued by the University Notre Dame.
This elegant clock is handmade by artisanal woodworker Chris Owsianowski, with redwood benches from Notre Dame stadium. I painted a portrait of Rockne from the 1930 National Championship season.
Measures 19 3/4" tall, 5 1/2" wide, 2 1/2" deep.
This Classic Clock is inspired by a timepiece owned by Knute Rockne in his South Bend home. It stands almost 20” tall and is made from reclaimed redwood benches from Notre Dame Stadium. In addition to the Rockne quote engraved on the back, each clock features an original painting by Kathleen Keifer, and a random time worn bench number.
Artisan Woodworker Chris Owsianowski brings his astonishing attention to detail to each unique timepiece. Finely crafted assemblage of original art, memorabilia and history.
Golden Dome is hand remarked with actual 24K gold from the Golden Dome at Notre Dame.
All clocks come with a COA issued by the University Notre Dame.
CAMPUS originals
3” x 3” surface, Oil paint on Purple Heartwood
A lighted grotto candle painted on the carefully salvaged Purple Heartwood benches that were in front of the Grotto of our Lady of Lourdes for decades.
Original painting on Walnut Cross, 10” tall, nearly an inch thick.
Inspired by the Word of Life mural on Hesburgh Library.
12" x 12"
Acrylic on canvas. Ready to hang.
12” x 12”
Acrylic on Canvas
Golden Dome painted with actual 24K gold from the Golden Dome!
12” x 12”
Original Acrylic on Canvas
Golden Dome painted with actual 24K gold from the Golden Dome!
12” x 12”
Acrylic on Canvas
Golden Dome painted with actual 24K gold from the Golden Dome!
12” x 12”
Original Acrylic on Canvas
Hand touched with 24k gold from the golden dome!
17.5”x17.5”
Laser cut into wood & Marble. The width of wood is 1/2” and library is 1”
Hand remarked and signed by Kathleen Keifer.
During the ongoing renovation of the Hesburgh Library, I was thrilled to receive small sections of marble, removed to create more electrical access points. No one had laptops or iPhones when the library opened in the 1960s! I had the marble carved into library sized pieces, and placed them on maps of the campus.
This piece joins my Precious Relic collection of art. That is, art that combines my painting with bits of Notre Dame’s physical history such as stadium benches, basketball floor sections, roof tiles, 1888 window frames, purple heartwood benches, Rockne Studebaker hubcaps, and felled trees from campus.
Note In the bottom right corner of the map, you will find the Innovation Lab, where I have my Notre Dame art studio.
This art is an Irish Woodworks collaboration. It is and is designed to either hang on a wall, or be displayed flat on a table.
9“ x 11” (13.25” x 15.5” Framed)
Acrylic on Wood
Embellished with 24K gold from The Golden Dome.
10“ x 17.5” x 1”
Mounted on indigo blue stained poplar with a routed edge.
Corby Hall, a sacred site on the University of Notre Dame campus, is the primary residence of the Holy Cross priests and brothers. Built in 1893, it was demolished and rebuilt in 2020. It is named after our third president, Father William Corby. I have painted Father Corby’s most famous moment, immortalized in the statue by Samuel A. Murray, giving absolution to the Irish Brigade during the Battle of Gettysburg, on slate roof tiles salvaged from the 1893 Corby Hall. Please also note that the weathered gray brown wood is made from reclaimed redwood stadium benches: forever uniting “Fair Catch Corby” with Notre Dame stadium.
10 “x 17.5” x 1”
Mounted on indigo blue stained poplar with a routed edge.
Corby Hall, a sacred site on the University of Notre Dame campus, is the primary residence of the Holy Cross priests and brothers. Built in 1893, it was demolished and rebuilt in 2020. It is named after our third president, Father William Corby. I have painted Father Corby’s most famous moment, immortalized in the statue by Samuel A. Murray, giving absolution to the Irish Brigade during the Battle of Gettysburg, on slate roof tiles salvaged from the 1893 Corby Hall. Please also note that the weathered gray brown wood is made from reclaimed redwood stadium benches: forever uniting “Fair Catch Corby” with Notre Dame stadium.
12” x 24”
Acrylic on Canvas
Golden Dome painted with actual 24K gold from the Golden Dome at Notre Dame.
16” x 20”
Acrylic on Canvas
Golden Dome painted with actual 24K gold from the Golden Dome at Notre Dame.
16” x 24”
Acrylic on Canvas
Golden Dome painted with actual 24K gold from the Golden Dome at Notre Dame.
Original 24” x 30”,
Acrylic on canvas. Painted with 24K gold from the Golden Dome.
SPORTS originals
I enjoy collaborating with collectors and would really like to work with you on an idea for your painting!
12’ X 12”
Original Acrylic on Canvas
2023 National Champions? What a fun and physical team to watch! Note that I’ve used the actual 24k gold dust from the golden dome.
15” x 20”
Limited Edition of 10 Unique on deep canvas. A Unique is an original painted over a limited edition print.
All signed, numbered.
Father Hesburgh said to me a couple of different times, when I was a student, with a smile and a wave; “Do good work today.” I think that’s just another way of saying “Play Like a Champion Today.” The line between work and play is completely blurred in my life. I’m very grateful that I love painting so much it is play!
8” x 24” x 1.5”
Acrylic on Canvas
Golden Halo embellished with 24 gold from The Golden Dome.
12” x 18” x 1.5”
Acrylic on Canvas
Original painting of Gipp dropkicking on my drawing of the Win One For the Gipper speech hung in the Notre Dame locker room in the stadium. Dark blue sides
Ready to Hang
19” x 30”
Unique on Limited edition print of 100.
A Unique is an original painted over a limited edition print. Print on stretched canvas, ready to hang. Hand numbered and signed by artist. Golden Dome is hand remarked with actual 24K gold from the Golden Dome at Notre Dame.
24” x 24”
Original Acrylic on Canvas
Ready to hang
Currently on Exhibit at Corporate Wings
30” x 30”
Oil on Canvas , Frame Included
Signed by Lou Holtz
What if once, beyond the boundaries of time, our National championship coaches got together to talk about football, coaching at Notre Dame, and their legacy in our golden family. Try and imagine the conversation between Knute Rockne, Frank Leahy, Ara Parseghian, Dan Devine & Lou Holtz!
13" x 13" Framed; artwork 8" x 8"
Pastel on paper.
Drawn September 28, 2024 at Holtz''s Heroes Brunch, Notre Dame.
PRINTS $300+
13” x 17”
Limited edition of 100 prints on archival paper. Signed, numbered and retouched with 24k gold from golden dome!
18” x 24”
Limited Edition print of 100 on archival paper.
Signed and numbered
16”x 24”
Limited edition of 40 prints on archival paper. Signed and remarked by the artist.
For every print sold, 10% will be donated to Holtz’s Heroes Foundation , where Reggie Brooks is the Executive Director.
Limited Edition Hand Signed Numbered and Remarked
16” x 20”
Limited Edition print on archival paper. Signed and numbered by artist.
This Print Framed is only available for pick up at Kathleen’s Art show at the Notre Dame Embassy Suites during the 2024 football season.
24” x 36” print on Archival Matte 230 GSM
Featuring eight helmets through Irish history, including QB Tony Rice’s helmet from Coach Holtz’s 1988 National championship season.
Each print is hand remarked with Authentic 24k gold from the Golden Dome. A Certificate of Authenticity detailing the provenance of the 24k gold is included with each print.
Hand signed and numbered.
Limited Edition of 201
24 x 36” print on Archival Matte 230 GSM
Frame not included
Featuring eight helmets through Irish history, including QB Tony Rice’s helmet from Coach Holtz’s 1988 National championship season.
Each print is hand remarked with Authentic 24k gold from the Golden Dome. A Certificate of Authenticity detailing the provenance of the 24k gold is included with each print.
Hand signed and numbered
.
Limited Edition of 201
17” x 20”
Limited Edition of 100 print on archival paper. Hand signed and remarked by the artist. Signed by Johnny Lujack
Today living legend, Johnny Lujack, the oldest living Heisman trophy recipient at 97, is signing my portrait of him! My approach is inspired both by the Action Sports comic books of the 40’s and 50’s, and by his many super hero accomplishments: valedictorian of Connelsville High School! Led ND to three National Championships! (In 1943 he took over from Heisman winner Bertelli when he departed for WW2) Fought Nazi’s in a submarine! Then returned to Notre Dame and won TWO MORE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS! Find Leahy on the sidelines…on my website is an interview I did with Johnny where he compares playing for coaches Leahy and George Halas!
10.75” x 16”
Open Edition Print on paper
Deluxe Framed print available for pickup only at Notre Dame Embassy Suites Exhibition 2024 football season.
10.75” x 17”
Limited Edition of 100 prints on museum Wrapped Canvas. Signed and numbered.
Ready to Hang
12” x 18”
Print on canvas Limited to 100 prints. Signed and numbered
Kathleen created the rubbing from the plaque in the Notre Dame locker room of George Gipp’s dying words to Knute Rockne.
Ready to hang.
10.75” x 17
Limited Edition of 100 prints on museum Wrapped Canvas. Signed and numbered.
Ready to Hang
20" x 20" framed
Print on paper Limited to 100 prints. Signed and numbered. Ready to Hang.
Basketball is not over for Notre Dame! Bookstore . Here’s Lou Holtz and Tim Brown competing in the late 80’s when I was around taking photos. Framed print available for pickup at Kathleen’s Notre Dame Embassy Suite art exhibit during 2024 Football season.
13.5” x 18”
Limited Edition of 100 Prints on Wrapped Canvas
Ready to hang. Signed and numbered
17” x 13.5”
Limited Edition of 100 prints on museum wrapped canvas. Signed and numbered by artist.
I let the sunbeam carry away bits of the 24k gold paint I procured from the actual golden dome to capture the magical sparkle of a real sunbeam.
18” x 24”
Limited Edition print of 100 on archival paper. Signed and numbered
This Print Framed is only available for pick up at Kathleen’s Art show at the Notre Dame Embassy Suites during the 2024 football season.
15” x 18.75” x 1.5”
Limited edition of 66 signed and numbered on canvas
Hand remarked with 24K gold from the Golden Dome
12” x 12” (Framed in gold)
Limited Edition of 100 on archival paper. Signed and numbered.
Only available for pickup at Notre Dame Embassy Suites show during the 2024 football season
15” x 20”
Limited edition of 100; print on Canvas; ready to hang.
All signed, numbered and remarked
16” x 20”
Limited Edition of 100 on canvas.
Hand signed and numbered. Each print is hand remarked with Authentic 24k gold from the Golden Dome.
16" × 20"
Limited Edition of 100 printed on canvas. Signed and numbered by artist.
Here Come the Horsemen!
16”x 20”
Limited Edition to 100 prints on museum wrap canvas , signed Numbered and Remarked by artist
24” x 30”
Print on canvas limited to 100 hand signed and numbered Ready to hang
View from Fr. Ted’s office.
Golden Dome is hand remarked with actual 24K gold from the Golden Dome at Notre Dame.
24” x 30”
Print on archival paper limited to 100 hand signed and numbered
View from Fr. Ted’s office.
Golden Dome is hand remarked with actual 24K gold from the Golden Dome at Notre Dame.
24” x 24” x 1.5”
Limited edition of 100 on deep canvas
Hand signed, numbered. The depiction of the Golden Dome is embellished with actual 24K gold from The Golden Dome.
24” x 24”
Limited edition of 100 prints on canvas signed numbered and ready to hang.
Retouched with 24k gold from golden dome.
19 x 30 inches
Print on stretched canvas, ready to hang
Hand numbered and signed by artist. Golden Dome is hand remarked with actual 24K gold from the Golden Dome at Notre Dame.
Edition limited to 100
19” x 30”
Print on stretched canvas, ready to hang
Hand numbered and signed by artist. Golden Dome is hand remarked with actual 24K gold from the Golden Dome at Notre Dame.
Edition limited to 100
19” x 30”
Print on stretched canvas, ready to hang
Hand numbered and signed by artist. Golden Dome is hand remarked with actual 24K gold from the Golden Dome at Notre Dame.
Edition limited to 100
24” x 30”
Print on deep canvas remarked with 24k gold from the Golden Dome. Signed and numbered.
24” x 28 “
Limited edition of 100 on deep canvas ready to hang.
Signed, numbered and remarked by the artist. Golden Dome is hand remarked with actual 24K gold from the Golden Dome at Notre Dame.
Currently on Exhibit at Corporate Wings
Autographed Work
11” x 14”
Limited edition of 100 on Archival Paper
Signed and Numbered by artist and Murf!
12” x 19”
Limited Edition Print of 100 on Archival Paper
Signed and numbered by the artist. Golden Dome is hand remarked with actual 24K gold from the Golden Dome at Notre Dame.
12” X 15”
Limited edition hand signed and remarked print
Signed by Bob Crable
Limited Edition Hand Signed Numbered and Remarked
12” x 15”
Limited edition of 100 hand signed and remarked print on Paper, signed by holder Tim Koegel
It’s the 40th Anniversary of the Harry Oliver kick-another epic last second victory over Michigan!
Limited Edition Hand Signed Numbered and Remarked
“I’m a high school kid in 1980. Recall the previous year Bob Crable blocks the last minute field goal in the Big House to defeat Michigan in closing seconds? (Side note: it’s because of Crable we got Oliver- he was a Moeller High school classmate) This is a big game- the Wolverines are looking for revenge. I’m with my brother and we just can’t find any tickets to buy. A South Bend kid peddling programs, right out of a Dickens novel, tells us for $20 bucks, he can get us into the stadium if we pretend to sell programs. We put on these vesty things that hold programs and sure enough, we are in the stadium, but without tickets. Having been to many home games, we head to the chaos of the student section where you don’t need a seat, and the guards were not really looking for tickets. It’s a back and forth epic struggle. It comes down to a last minute drive where Dan Devine inserts freshman QB Blair Kiel. Somehow, with a couple of seconds left, the offense has managed to get close enough for a field goal attempt. Harry Oliver lines up for a 51 yard attempt. The wind stops. There is not a sound in the stadium. Then-! because we are in the student section and can see nothing-I hear a sonic boom. Or something that feels like a sonic boom. The score board changes to 29-27. Homeric!”-Kathleen Keifer
12 x 15” LE 100 Prints on Archival Paper with one inch boarder
Signed by Rocky Bleier.
Hand signed and numbered by Artist Kathleen Keifer.
Rocky Bleier’s helmet is retouched with 24K gold on each print.
Limited Edition Hand Signed Numbered and Remarked
12” x 15” one Inch boarder
Archival Paper, Limited edition of 100 , All Signed , numbered and Remarked by the artist
Signed by Terry Hanratty
Limited Edition Hand Signed Numbered and Remarked
12” x 15”
Prints on paper, limited edition of 100, signed numbered, remarked by artist
SIgned by Alan Page
Limited Edition Hand Signed Numbered and Remarked
12” x 15” one Inch boarder
Archival Paper, Limited edition of 100 , All Signed , numbered and Remarked by the artist
Signed by Chris Zurich
Portion of proceeds donated to https://www.facebook.com/MarcusJBradshawFdn/
Limited Edition Hand Signed Numbered and Remarked
20” x 26” on archival paper. Signed by Digger Phelps and "The Iceman" Dwight Clay
Limited edition of 100.
all UNDER $300
1 1/2 x 1”
A hundred years ago Notre Dame won its first National Championship. A hundred years ago Kathleen’s grandfather was a freshman at Notre Dame, and played on the team with the legendary horsemen. A hundred years later, Kathleen believes we have new legends on our team that can achieve a National Championship! Kathleen designed this 1924 Legends pin to remind us all of both our stellar history and our unlimited future.
3.5" x 4"
Wooden ornament; limited Edition of 100 signed and numbered.
Kathleen is very excited to release her 2024 Christmas Ornament, Midnight Mass.
The snow is painstakingly hand painting by Kathleen. It is finished with a Celtic knot designed gold frame, which is a second layer of wood. It comes in a blue velvet bag, and is topped with a glittering gold ribbon.
Please note shipping begins in early October…in plenty of time for Christmas!
Shipping included.
3.5” x 3.5” x .25”
This limited edition of 200 ornaments has my signature and date and number on the back. The Celtic Knot design is laser cut into Baltic birch. Hand embellished by artist with glitter and completed with metallic green ribbon and velvet gift bag.
8” x 15”
Limited Edition of 100 on archival paper with 1” white border. Hand signed and numbered.
Choose any piece in the Art Bin in Kathleen Keifer's Notre Dame Embassy Suite 2024 Art show. Must take art with you from the show. Shipping is not available for these items.
The Gold Standard is a book framed around Kathleen Keifer’s experience of visiting Notre Dame for the first time as a child in October of 1971, and how the beauty and richness of the campus and tradition inspired the artist herself. It’s a big, 11.5” x 11.5” hard cover coffee table book that contains almost 200 of Kathleen’s most popular paintings, and stories you’ve never heard about Notre Dame!
11 x 17 inches
Print on paper
Each hand signed, numbered, and remarked by aritst
Edition size limited to 100
12” x 12”
Limited Edition of 100 on paper with 1” white border. Hand signed, numbered and embellished with actual 24K gold from The Golden Dome.
12” x 12”
Limited Edition of 1000 on archival paper. Signed and numbered.
Hand touched with 24k gold from the golden dome!
12” x 12”
Limited Edition of 100 on archival paper. Signed and numbered.
12” x 12”
Limited Edition of 1000 on archival paper. Signed and numbered.
Hand touched with 24k gold from the golden dome!
8” x 10”
Limited Edition 28 hand signed and remarked print on Archival Paper
This poem was featured in the 1926 Notre Dame football review.
12” x 12”
Limited edition of 100 hand signed prints remarked and signed on archival Paper with boarder
Limited Edition Hand Signed Numbered and Remarked
11” x 14”
Limited edition of 100 on Archival Paper
Signed and Numbered by artist and Murf!
12” x 12”
Limited Edition of 1000 on archival paper. Signed and numbered.
Hand touched with 24k gold from the golden dome!
Gold Frame included, ready to hang
12” x 12”
Limited Edition of 1000 on archival paper. Signed and numbered.
Hand touched with 24k gold from the golden dome!
Gold Frame included, ready to hang.
12” x 15” one Inch boarder
Archival Paper, Limited edition of 100 , All Signed , numbered and Remarked by the artist
Limited Edition Hand Signed Numbered and Remarked
12” x 16”
Limited edition of 100 on Archival Paper
Signed and Numbered by artist
12” x 15”
Limited Edition print on on Archival Paper
12 x 14.5 inches
Print on paper
Hand numbered, signed, and remarked by artist
Edition limited to 100
12” x 15”
Limited edition of 100 hand signed and remarked print on Paper
Limited Edition Hand Signed Numbered and Remarked
14 x 14 inches
Print on paper
Limited edition hand signed and remarked print
size limited to 100
Limited Edition Hand Signed Numbered and Remarked
12” x 15”
Limited Edition of 100 hand signed and remarked print on Paper
Hand Signed Numbered and Remarked
12” x 14”
Limited Edition of 100 hand signed and remarked print on Paper
Hand Signed Numbered and Remarked. Golden Dome is hand remarked with actual 24K gold from the Golden Dome at Notre Dame.
5" x 11 3/4" x 9/19"
Laser Cut and hand colored on planed stadium bench wood salvaged from Notre Dame Stadium.