Wyoming Arts Council

Attend UW’s Art Symposium, April 2-4

Uncategorized | March 10, 2009

Public Art and Community: Inspiration and Reflection is a symposium designed to expand the conversation and dialogue about the importance of public art in Wyoming’s communities and campuses. Building upon the success of Sculpture: A Wyoming Invitational, this symposium will bring together artists, community leaders, college and university administrators, faculty and teachers, students, and more to provide insight and share information on public art in Wyoming today.

Why should you attend?
• Hear internationally renowned artists discuss their work
• Learn how public art inspires us and supports educational goals
• Learn about public art programs in Wyoming’s cities and colleges
• Hear behind the scenes stories about the installation of Sculpture: A Wyoming Invitational
• Network with colleagues and make new friends in Wyoming’s arts community
• Reconnect with artists, the Wyoming Arts Council, arts organizations, and other community members.

Speakers include artists John Henry, Jesus Moroles, Ursula von Rydingsvard, Steven Siegel, Charmaine Locke, James Surls, Charles Parson, Carl Reed, Linda Fleming and Stan Dolega; Wyoming Fellowship jurors Lawrence Argent and Greg Esser; Phill Harris, UW VP Administration; Howard Major, Dean, Arts & Humanities, Laramie County Community College; Pam Wolfe, Chair, Green River Arts Council; Nita Kehoe, Professor of Art, Central Wyoming College, Riverton; Melanie Howlett, art teacher, Starrett Junior High School, Lander; Duane Evenson, Mayor, Gillette; Ben Hornok, Haselden Construction; Terry Cooper, ARK; UW faculty Harvey Hix, Margaret Wilson, Rod Garnett, Ashley Hope Carlisle, David Jones, Allen Trent, and Peter Moran; UW students Travis Ivey and Jedadiah Cracco; Rachael Sisneros, Joe Sanchez, Albert Haskins and Pat Jones, UW Physical Plant, and more!