Wyoming Arts Council

Works by 52 Wyoming artists selected for 2013 Governor's Capitol Art Exhibition

Featured News | April 11, 2013

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From David Newell, curator of exhibits at the Wyoming State Museum:

Works by 52 Wyoming artists will be featured in the 2013 Governor’s Capitol Art Exhibition and Sale.

Now in its 14th year, the juried exhibition will be on display June 1 through June 30, at the Wyoming State Museum in Cheyenne.

The Purchase Award Reception is scheduled for June 21 from 5 – 7 p.m. Artworks included in the show will be available for purchase by the public after June 10.

“This really is a ‘Wyoming’ show.” said David L. Newell, curator of exhibits at the Wyoming State Museum. “It truly captures the themes and feeling of the region, exploring these ideas in a variety of mediums and styles.

“The show returns to the Wyoming State Museum this year.” continued Newell, “And this year a PowerPoint loop has been added with all 289 entries. That allows inclusion of all the artists who applied and provides an insight into the jury process.”

Artists selected for this  year’s show are Rede Ballard (Gillette), Gayle Barnett (Meeteetse), Mack Brislawn (Laramie), Deborah Britt (Lander), Sandra Brug (Sheridan), Sonja Caywood(Dayton), Mike Conaway (Evanston), Karen Cotton (Cheyenne), Niki DeLancey (Laramie), Vanda Edington (Cheyenne), Michele Farrier (Alta), Tom Ford (Gillette), Jerry Glass (Laramie), Scott Greenig (Lander), Brian Haberman (Cheyenne), Martin Hagen (Jackson), William Travis Hart (Green River), Daniel Hayward (Laramie), Glenda Heimbuck (Cheyenne), Karen Henneck (Casper), Janet Hodson (Laramie), Jennifer Hoffman (Jackson), Lorre Hoffman (Lander) and Gary Huber (Buffalo).

Additional artists selected are Travis Ivey (Laramie), Raymond Jordan (Laramie), Gary Keimig (Dubois), Chuck Kimmerle (Casper), Terry Kreuzer (Cheyenne), Sally LaBore (Sheridan), Phillippa Lack (Cheyenne),  Jason Linduska (Gillette), Ginnie Madsen (Laramie), Jon Madsen (Laramie), Tom Mulhern (Cheyenne), Julie Nighswonger (Torrington), Eileen Nistler (Upton), Lindsay Olson (Laramie), Edie Reno (Gillette), Georgia Rowswell (Cheyenne)and Pat Schermerhorn (Cody)

Rounding out the roster are Tom Shaffer (Cheyenne), Edward Sherline (Laramie), Joan Sowada (Gillette), Monte Stokes (Torrington), Gail Sundell (Cheyenne), Kathryn Turner (Jackson), Jane Woods (Powell), Bruce Woodward (Rock Springs), Ken Wright (Casper), Debra Zelenak (Lander) and Cristin Zimmer (Lander)

Established in 2000 and organized under the auspices of the Wyoming State Museum and the Wyoming Arts Council, the Governor’s Capitol Art Exhibition celebrates Wyoming through the eyes of Wyoming artists. Works receiving purchase awards are added to a dedicated collection of original Wyoming artworks displayed in state offices.

Artwork: Lone Boat by Chuck Kimmerle, Casper (inside page); Fenced Out by Ginnie Madsen, Laramie (home page)

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