Wyoming Arts Council

Art in Public Buildings University of Wyoming Student Housing Project Artwork Selection Announced

Featured News, Program News | March 28, 2025

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Through the Art in Public Buildings program, the Wyoming Arts Council is pleased to announce the selected artwork “Beauty of the West” to be created by David Eaton, will be installed in the University of Wyoming Student Housing dining area of the North Hall. 

The Art in Public Buildings process includes a public Request for Qualification (RFQ) process, followed by the invitation of finalists, and review and selection by a unique project committee. Wyoming artists are given preference throughout the process. Eaton’s sculpture was ultimately selected via committee vote, which included key stakeholders from the University of Wyoming, as well as Laramie residents. Eaton’s piece is inspired by the striking landscape of Wyoming and will be created with cutting edge technology to fully immerse residents and visitors to the North Hall. Utilizing CNC manufacturing, cut wood pieces reminiscent of lassos create a two-story sculpture showcasing UW’s classic brown and gold color palette. 

The Art in Public Buildings program is administered by the Wyoming Arts Council and was established in 1991 to set aside a portion of capital construction funds for the sole use of commissioning public art for the building. Since then, over 200 pieces of art have been placed in and around buildings across Wyoming for the public to enjoy. The Wyoming Arts Council is pleased to welcome David Eaton (Seattle, WA) and his site-specific work for the University of Wyoming to that collection. 

To see more of David Eaton’s work, visit his website www.partwise.art.

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If you’re interested in more details about this project or the Art in Public Buildings Program at large, contact Programs Specialist Ismael Dominguez at 307-275-4476 or via email at ismael.dominguez@wyo.gov

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