Posted: September 9, 2019
The public is invited to attend several free events in conjunction with Plein Air in the Parks September 12-15 at Sinks Canyon State Park. Plein Air in the Parks is a collaborative weekend event presented by Wyoming State Parks, the Wyoming Arts Council, and the Lander Art Center. This painting and drawing competition pairs talented
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Posted: August 29, 2019
The Wyoming Arts Council is partnering with Arts Cheyenne for an expanded November Artwalk in downtown Cheyenne, Thurs., Nov. 7, 5-8 p.m. The Arts Council is accepting applications from Wyoming-based independent musicians to perform and from Wyoming visual artists to exhibit their work. The Artwalk combines Arts Cheyenne’s monthly Artwalk and is part of the
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Posted: August 21, 2019
Any Wyoming citizen, organization, business or community may be nominated for a Governor’s Art Award. Noted accomplishments should reflect substantial contributions that exemplify a long-term commitment to the arts in Wyoming. Special consideration will be given to nominees whose arts service is statewide. Previous GAA recipients are not eligible for nomination, but the nomination of
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Featured News | Posted: September 9, 2019
The public is invited to attend several free events in conjunction with Plein Air in the Parks September 12-15 at Sinks Canyon State Park. Plein Air in the Parks is a collaborative weekend event presented by Wyoming State Parks, the Wyoming Arts Council, and the Lander Art Center. This painting and drawing competition pairs talented
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Featured News | Posted: August 29, 2019
The Wyoming Arts Council is partnering with Arts Cheyenne for an expanded November Artwalk in downtown Cheyenne, Thurs., Nov. 7, 5-8 p.m. The Arts Council is accepting applications from Wyoming-based independent musicians to perform and from Wyoming visual artists to exhibit their work. The Artwalk combines Arts Cheyenne’s monthly Artwalk and is part of the
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Featured News | Posted: August 21, 2019
Any Wyoming citizen, organization, business or community may be nominated for a Governor’s Art Award. Noted accomplishments should reflect substantial contributions that exemplify a long-term commitment to the arts in Wyoming. Special consideration will be given to nominees whose arts service is statewide. Previous GAA recipients are not eligible for nomination, but the nomination of
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Featured News | Posted: August 21, 2019
We sat down with Caleb to talk about inspiration and the creative process. Here’s what unfolded. What drew you to creating music? Both of my parents were musicians and are a part of what I listen to, so they showed me a lot of music that I like now, like Kate Wolf, George Harrison, and
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Featured News | Posted: August 12, 2019
The deadline for artists to register for the 2019 Plein Air in the Parks at the Early Bird rate of $35.00 is Aug. 15. Registration for youth and adult categories is now open and available online at https://2019pleinairintheparks.eventbrite.com. Regular and walk up registration after Aug. 15 will be $50.00. A reduced rate for college students
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Featured News | Posted: July 30, 2019
A reception for the exhibition, “Western Explorations: The Wyoming Arts Council Biennial Fellowship Exhibition, 2018 and 2019” will be held on Thursday, Aug. 15, 5-7 p.m. at the University of Wyoming Art Museum in Laramie. The reception is free and open to the public. The Wyoming Arts Council’s Biennial Fellowship Exhibition offers Wyoming residents and visitors
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Featured News | Posted: July 25, 2019
The Wyoming Arts Council board will hold its next quarterly meeting August 1-2 at Western Wyoming Community College in Rock Springs. Beginning at 1:30 p.m. on August 1, the board will convene in the WWCC Theater Department, room 1003 to hear reports, plan for upcoming events, get updates on current Arts Council initiatives. An executive
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Featured News | Posted: July 24, 2019
The Wyoming Arts Council is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s Fellowships in Visual Arts, Creative Writing, and Performing Arts. The recipients of this year’s Visual Arts Fellowships are: Wendy Bredehoft, a mixed media artist from Laramie, Garrett Cruzan, a mixed media artist from Laramie, and Favian Hernandez, illustrator and sculptor from Laramie.
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Featured News | Posted: July 24, 2019
Plein Air in the Parks is a collaborative weekend event presented by Wyoming State Parks, the Wyoming Arts Council, and the Lander Art Center. Taking place Sept. 12-15 at Sinks Canyon State Park, this painting and drawing competition pairs talented artists with beautiful locations, and offers cash prizes to top participants. Registration for youth and adult
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Featured News | Posted: July 23, 2019
The Wyoming Arts Council is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2020 Folk & Traditional Arts Mentoring Project Grants. The FY2020 Mentoring Project Grant recipients are: Marcus Dewey (Arapahoe) teaching James Dewey (Casper) the art of Northern Arapaho beadwork and war shirt making; Darrell Lonebear teaching Koleton Lonebear (both of Fort Washakie) Northern Arapaho
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