Wyoming Arts Council

Wyoming Arts Conference features talented line-up of showcase artists

Featured News | September 14, 2013

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The Wyoming Arts Conference Oct. 12-14 in Jackson will feature showcases by 24 talented performers and visual artists from Wyoming and throughout the region.

In a showcase, an individual artist or group takes the stage for 10 minutes to present their work to conference attendees, many of whom represent arts councils and facilities that regularly book artistic talent for their communities.

Showcases will be held at the Center for the Arts, 265 Cache St., Jackson.

Presenters include singer/songwriters, photographers, classical musicians, dance troupes, poets, jazz combos and storytellers.

They are: Men of Worth, Richard Hatch, Babs Case (Dancer’s Workshop), Pam Drews Phillips, Daniel Quintana, Drum Brothers, Nicole Madison, Derek Evans (The TR Show), Otter Creek, Cross Strung, Kate MacLeod, O Sole Trio, Luke Dowler, Rachel Shaw and Rob Verdi. Joining them will be these members of the Wyoming Arts Council artist roster: Scott Bragonier, Jared Rogerson, Macey Mott (Riot Act), Jennifer Tennican, Matt Daly, Andy Nelson, Doc Thissen, Judith Weikle and Dan Hayward. Find more information on WAC roster artists at https://wyoarts.state.wy.us/directories/wac-artist-roster/

Early bird registration fee for the conference is $140 by Sept. 20. Special rates are available at the Snow King Hotel and Grand View Lodge. Register online at http://www.wyomingarts.org/booking-conference/online-registration

The conference is co-sponsored by the Wyoming Arts Council and Wyoming Arts Alliance. Contact Karmen Rossi, WyAA, at 307-221-0318 or karmen.rossi@wyomingarts.org

Here’s a sampler of links for some of the showcase artists:

Men of Worth-Folk Music from Ireland and Scotland

Kate MacLeod-Singer Songwriter

Drum Brothers-Rhythmic Music

Dan Hayward-Photographer

Rob Verdi-Jazz Saxophone

Judith Weikle-Celtic Musician and Vocalist

Jared Rogerson-Singer Songwriter

Nicole Madison-Jazz Vocalist

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