-The Arts for Underserved Populations Program provides resources for communities and diverse populations to ensure that these regions and groups have the best possible access to arts programming.
-The Arts Education Program provides leadership in developing programs, grants and technical assistance to schools and organizations wishing to strengthen arts education.
–Community Development and the Arts The WAC Community Development and the Arts Program serves communities by creating social and economic development opportunities through the arts that benefit Wyoming residents. .
-The goal of the Folk and Traditional Arts Program is to identify, document, preserve, and honor folk arts and traditions throughout Wyoming.
-The WAC supports Individual artists through fellowships, mentorships, professional development grants, artist registries and an artist roster.
– Special events and opportunities include the Governor’s Capitol Art Exhibition, Art in the Parks, Poetry Out Loud, Governor’s Arts Awards and others.
Take a look at the variety of programs that we offer!
Need assistance? Contact the Arts Council at 307-777-7742.
Programs of the Wyoming Arts Council
WAC Programs:
Posted: March 18, 2025
Cheyenne, Wyoming – The annual Poetry Out Loud (POL) State Finals Competition was hosted by the Wyoming Arts Council on Monday, March 3, 2025, at the Surbrugg Prentice Auditorium located
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Posted: February 21, 2025
The Wyoming Arts Council will host the Poetry Out Loud (POL) State Finals Competition on Mon., March 3, at 10 a.m. at the Surbrugg/Prentice Auditorium at Laramie County Community College
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Posted: February 10, 2025
The Wyoming Arts Council is now accepting applications for Folk & Traditional Arts Mentoring Project Grants. The deadline to apply is April 7, 2025. The application is available online here:
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The Wyoming Arts Council believes that experiencing the arts should be accessible for all, including people with mental and/or physical disabilities, older adults, military/veterans, people living in institutions and those who lack access to the arts due to geographic isolation, cultural difference and economic hardship.
