Biennial Fellowship Exhibition
2025 Biennial Exhibition Opening Reception
The Wyoming Arts Council Biennial Fellowship Exhibition showcases the exceptional work of artists who have received Visual Arts Fellowships from the Arts Council over the previous two years. Held every other year at prominent arts venues across Wyoming, this traveling exhibition offers both residents and visitors the opportunity to experience the depth and diversity of contemporary visual art in Wyoming.
The exhibition celebrates artists working across a wide range of media and reflects the rich cultural perspectives of Wyoming’s creative community. In addition to featuring Fellowship recipients, the exhibition catalog also highlights Honorable Mention artists and includes a curator essay that offers insight into the work and selection process.
The 2025 Biennial Fellowship Exhibition:
“Wyoming Wind”
The Nicolaysen Art Museum in Casper
October 3 to December 19, 2025
Curated by Ginger Porcella, curator and Executive Director at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
Opening Reception
Thursday, October 9, 2025 • 6–9 p.m.
6:30 p.m. | Curatorial Conversation with Ginger Porcella
The Nicolaysen Art Museum, Casper
Free to attend and open to the public
Featured 2024-2025 Artists
Aubrey Edwards, Laramie
Adrianna Hinds, Cheyenne
Wendell Field, Kelly
Rose Pecos-Sun Rhodes, (Jemez Pueblo) – Fort Washakie
Oakley Boycott, Lander
Bailey Russel, Laramie
Sophie Barksdale, Lander
Brittney Denham Whisonant, Sheridan
Bruce A. Cook, III, (Haida) – Riverton
Scott Tedmon-Jones, Laramie
Exhibition Process
Each Biennial Fellowship Exhibition is curated by an out-of-state juror who has served as the Visual Arts Fellowship judge for both years. The curator conducts in-person or virtual studio visits with selected artists, collaborates with the hosting venue, and writes an original essay for the exhibition catalog.
The catalog also includes images and information about Honorable Mention artists, helping further spotlight the creative talent supported by the Wyoming Arts Council.
About the Visual Arts Fellowships
The Wyoming Arts Council Visual Arts Fellowships are merit-based awards selected by jurors of national reputation. Fellowships are given annually to Wyoming artists demonstrating outstanding achievement in visual arts and are open to a broad range of media and styles.
Learn more about the Visual Arts Fellowships
Accessibility and Contact
The Wyoming Arts Council is committed to ensuring its exhibitions and programs are accessible to all. If you have questions about accessibility or need accommodations to attend a Biennial Fellowship Exhibition Reception, please contact us directly.
Previously Featured Artists
Previous Biennial Fellowship Exhibition Artists
2023 Fellowship Recipients
Talissa Abeyta (Eastern Shoshone and Wovoka of the Paiute), Fort Washakie
Susan Moldenhauer, Laramie
Eileen Nistler, Upton
Marcus Dewey (Northern Arapaho), Arapahoe
2022 Fellowship Recipients
Al Hubbard (Dine’ and Northern Arapaho), Riverton
DaleRae Green (Eastern Shoshone), Fort Washakie
Colleen Friday (Northern Arapaho), Arapahoe
