A free opening reception will be held June 22, 5-7 p.m., at the Wyoming State Museum in Cheyenne. It will feature hors d’oeuvres, entertainment, and an appearance by Governor Dave Freudenthal.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, in 2014, there were 11,451 jobs devoted to our state’s creative sector, which is 30% above the national average and second only to New York.
ARTS COUNCIL FACT
The Arts contributed $763.6 billion to the U.S. economy in 2015, 4.2 percent of GDP and counted 4.9 million workers, who earned $372 billion in total compensation.