Governor's Arts Awards
30th Annual Governor's Arts Awards
Join us on Friday, Feb. 24, 2012, for the 30th anniversary of the Governor’s Arts Awards at Little America in Cheyenne.
This gala evening will showcase the 2011 winners: M.C. Poulsen, visual artist from Cody; Eagle Bronze, Lander bronze foundry; Dr. Seymour Thickman, patron of the arts and founder of the Piatiagorsky concert tours from Sheridan; and PALS (Promoting Arts in Lander Schools), a parent group which seeks to enrich Lander schools through the arts.
A block of rooms is available at Little America until January 30--so reserve fast!! Ask for the Governor's Arts Awards room block when calling. Their numbers are: 800-445-6945 or 307-775-8400
Invitation artwork was created by Riverton High School students and is a sampling of the more than 60 unique pieces which will serve as centerpieces during the dinner. These fused glass artworks will be available for sale at the event. Proceeds will support the glass program at Riverton High School.
This event is sponsored by Maurice Brown, Cloud Peak Energy, Chesapeake Energy, Wal-Mart, JP Morgan Chase Bank and Brimmer Communications.
Click here to register.
2011 Nomination Guidelines
New this year! Use PayPal to purchase your Governor's Arts Award's tickets. Select the number desired and click "buy now." You are not required to have a PayPal account to use this option. You must also complete and send in the registration form, available above as a PDF link.
Table Sponsors receive a table (8 dinner tickets), recognition in the program as a sponsor and two bottles of wine.
Be a Sponsor of the Governor’s Arts Awards
Contact
Sue Castaneda at (307) 777-5810 to learn how you can be a sponsor of the 30th Annual Governor’s Arts Awards celebration.
History
Established in 1982, the Governor’s Arts Awards recognize artists, arts organizations and patrons who have displayed excellence in the arts and outstanding service to the arts in Wyoming. These awards were first made possible by an endowment from the Union Pacific Foundation in honor of Mrs. John U. Loomis, a life-long patron of the arts. Over the years, individuals and organizations from more than 20 Wyoming communities and state-wide organizations have been honored for their dedication to the arts in Wyoming.
Previous Recipients
The 29th Celebration
Congratulations to the 2010 Recipients of the Governor’s Arts Awards
- Nancy Curtis – publisher, Glendo
- Michael Masterson – arts educator, Powell
- Bradford Brinton Memorial & Museum – arts organization, Big Horn
- pARTners – arts organization, Jackson
- Stage III Community Theatre – arts organization, Casper
Over 450 arts enthusiasts from all over the State joined Governor Matthew Mead and the Wyoming Arts Council in honoring the 2010 recipients of the Governor’s Arts Awards at the 29th Annual Governor’s Arts Awards dinner and ceremony in Cheyenne in February. The recipients are individuals or organizations that dedicate their time, talent, passion and/or financial support to Wyoming’s culture, as well as to the arts in everyday life.
This was Governor Mead’s first GAA ceremony and he spoke enthusiastically about the arts and what they mean for Wyoming. He said of the 2010 recipients, “Each has demonstrated a commitment to helping the arts thrive in Wyoming.”
The evening’s program included the State of the Arts In Wyoming address by Governor Mead, the award ceremony, music by the Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Cowboy Band, a reading by Robert Roripaugh – poet laureate of Wyoming 1995-2002, and a special presentation to Bruni Naylor, calligraphy artist, in honor of her exquisite hand-lettering of the Governor’s Arts Awards proclamation over many years. A reception for the awardees and sponsors and a Social Hour preceded the dinner and ceremony.
Click here for guidelines on the nomination process.
2010 Wyoming Governor's Arts Awards Audio and Video Presentations
2010 Governors Arts Awards Sponsors
A sincere
thank you to our generous corporate and individual
sponsors who supported the 2010 Governor’s Arts Awards celebration!
2011 Nomination guidelines
2011 Nomination Guidelines
Nomination Deadline: October 7, 2011
View past winners