Wyoming Arts Council

Join us in Cheyenne Feb. 12 for the Governor’s Capitol Art Exhibition reception

Featured News, Program News | February 4, 2015

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Some of Wyoming’s finest artists will be recognized as Gov. Matt Mead makes the Purchase Award presentations during the 2015 Governor’s Capitol Art Exhibition reception at the Wyoming State Museum on Thursday, February 12, from 5-7 p.m.

The works of 48 Wyoming artists are included in this year’s Governor’s Capitol Art Exhibition and Sale. Now in its 15th year, the juried exhibition will be on display January 5 through March 15, at the Wyoming State Museum in Cheyenne. Six artists will receive purchase awards totaling nearly $9,500.

Works receiving Purchase Awards join this growing collection of prestigious art. The state’s five elected officials and representatives from other state agencies participating in the program select the Purchase Award winners.

Works receiving People’s Choice Award, Governor’s Choice Award and Bobby Hathaway Juror’s Choice Award will also be announced during the reception. Susan Garrett and Sandra D ‘Amico will present the Bobby Hathaway Juror’s Choice Award in honor of their mother, former First Lady Bobby Hathaway who helped establish the WY Arts Council.

Sponsors of the Governor’s Capitol Art Exhibition and reception are Anadarko Petroleum, Maurice W. Brown Oil and Gas, LLC, Cheyenne Light, Fuel & Power and Nagle Warren Mansion.

The Wyoming State Museum is located in the Barrett Building, 2301 Central Avenue in Cheyenne. The State Museum is open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

For more information, please contact Mark Brammer at (307)777-7025.

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