Wyoming Arts Council

Governor Mark Gordon is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023 Governor’s Arts Awards. Three individuals and two families will be honored and celebrated by the Governor and First Lady, alongside other state leaders for their contributions to the arts at the 41st Annual Governor’s Arts Awards banquet.

This year’s honorees are:
⭐️ Mike and Jane Sullivan, arts advocates and former Wyoming Governor and First Lady from Casper

⭐️ Mary Jane Edwards, arts educator and recently retired executive director of the Jentel Foundation from Banner

⭐️ The Munsick Boys, musicians from Dayton

⭐️ Milward Simpson, former director of the WY Department of State Parks & Cultural Resources from Cheyenne

⭐️ Geoffrey O’Gara, filmmaker and author from Lander

They will all be celebrated at a dinner and awards ceremony at the Little America Hotel and Conference Center in Cheyenne on Fri., Feb. 23, 2024 and the public is welcome to attend. Tickets are now on sale here: GovernorsArtsAwards.eventbrite.com

Congratulations to this year's recipients and thank you to everyone that participated in the nominations process... we received a high number of nominations this year and the pool of nominees was quite robust!

There's still time to submit your Statement of Interest for ArtsHERE—a new grant program to increase opportunities for arts participation! The National Endowment for the Arts, in partnership with South Arts and in collaboration with the five other U.S. Regional Arts Organizations, launched ArtsHERE to provide grants of $65,000 to $130,000 to organizations that have demonstrated a commitment to equity in programming and practice. Grants are for specific projects that will strengthen the organization’s capacity to sustain meaningful community engagement and increase arts participation for underserved groups/communities. Grantees will have access to peer-learning and technical assistance opportunities designed to share knowledge and build networks.

Review the guidelines and submit your Statement of Interest at artshere.org by January 19, 2024.

Arts Midwest Mid-America Arts Alliance Mid Atlantic Arts Western States Arts Federation NEFA

UW and Local Colleges Awarded $1.1M to Support Artists and Creative Professionals

“It’s not only a professional development opportunity for those looking to start or grow their creative practice, but it also provides a platform for talking about the arts and culture sector as a viable economic driver in the state,” Rachel Clifton, executive director of the Wyoming Arts Council, said about the WIP-funded program.

Read the full article here: https://wyomingtruth.org/uw-and-local-colleges-awarded-1-1m-to-support-artists-and-creative-professionals/

Are you a podcast listener? If so, we highly recommend giving this episode a listen that just came out this week.

"Your Brain on Art" - ReThinking with Adam Grant Podcast (TED Audio Collective)

If you think of the arts as entertainment or luxury, Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross might ask you to reconsider. The authors of the New York Times bestseller “Your Brain on Art” argue that engaging with music, craft projects, and museums can transform our lives in unexpected ways. Susan, Ivy, and Adam delve into the fascinating science of neuroaesthetics, and explore how art can unlock creativity, enhance well-being, and enrich communities.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0WdHopnn8ksyFjGHHtXhb2?si=hCfsN_xeQuGk817DQ0kzsg

{DEADLINE} Today's the last day to sign for this year's Poetry Out Loud program!

If you haven't signed-up yet, you can still do so today using the link in our bio...
Poetry Out Loud (POL) inspires high school students to find their voice and the confidence to make themselves heard, using one of the most powerful tools at their disposal—art.

Poetry in education has experienced a Renaissance through this program. Students are given the opportunity to interact with the words of the masters through recitation, building a relationship with the works and creating a sense of shared ownership branded by their own technique of volume, pitch, pace, and personal point of view. The Wyoming Arts Council has proudly hosted the Wyoming Poetry Out Loud State Competition since 2005.

{CALL FOR ART} Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is thrilled to announce its Montana Migratory Bird Stamp art contest. This new stamp will highlight the importance of wetland conservation in Montana and FWP's Migratory Bird Wetland Program. Artists nationwide can participate. Deadline to submit is January 31, 2024.

The winning artist will receive a $2,000 cash prize thanks to Montana's Outdoor Legacy Foundation. Check out the contest guidelines here: https://fwp.mt.gov/migratory-bird-stamp

Local Wyoming artist, Barrie Lynn Bryant recently had an article he wrote published in Picture Framing Magazine about the Wyoming craftsman and woodworker, Thomas Molesworth. Molesworth's earliest furniture is on display at the Wyoming State Museum.

"When Thomas Canada Molesworth moved to Cody, WY from Billings, MT in 1931, he opened his Shoshone Furniture Co. store as a shopkeeper and dealer of buy-and-sell manufactured furniture.

Within a few years, and because his business wasn’t profit- able, Molesworth built a log cabin inside his store and completely furnished it with his newly designed and handcrafted lodgepole pine tables, chairs, couches, lamps, and other accessories. This rustic showroom caught the attention of the right clientele.

Publishing entrepreneur Moses Annenburg discovered the new Molesworth in 1933 and commissioned about 245 furnishings to be fashioned and delivered to his newly purchased trophy ranch in Eastern Wyoming. The sale to Annenberg and delivery to Ranch A (now called the Ranch A Restoration Foundation) launched Molesworth’s career of hand-crafting whimsical, one-of-a-kind Western furniture, including distinctive picture frames. The impact kept him running until he closed his workshop in 1961 and retired to Arizona, where he died at age 87 in 1977."

Read the complete article using the photos included.

Why Arts Summit? This is the question we asked some of our attendees this last October when we gathered in Sheridan. Is there anything you'd add? Let us know!

Why Arts Summits? To learn more about The Wyoming Arts Council's next summit including how you can register visit: https://wyoarts.state.wy.us/

{REMINDER} This Friday (12/15) is the deadline to registration for the 2024 Poetry Out Load competition.

Sign up here: https://bit.ly/WYPOL24..
The structure of the competition is similar to a spelling bee. This annual program starts in the fall, with high school teachers using the free POL teacher toolkit and related materials to teach poetry recitation and run classroom competitions.

Classroom winners then advance to a school wide competition. School champions advance to the state finals in Cheyenne for a chance to represent Wyoming in the national competition.

The Wyoming State Champion receives:

$200 cash prize
$500 for their school to purchase literary materials
An opportunity to compete at the National Finals for college scholarship funds..
Pictured: Wyoming's 2023 Poetry Out Load Finalists at the State Competition in Cheyenne.

'Tis the Season in Downtown Rawlins, WY - DDA/Main Street! They are hosting a variety of community activities and events throughout this month including a Contemporary Christmas Concert this Sunday, December 17th at 4pm at the Rawlins High School Fine Arts Auditorium!

Join the Rawlins Music Academy and Jubilante Ensembles of Carbon County for their Christmas Concert! The concert is free to the public and there will be a donation bake sale.

Other seasonal events and art activities happening in Rawlins this month can be found here: www.downtownrawlins.org/holidays2023

Just Announced: Debra Littlesun of Laramie, Assistant Director at the University of Wyoming Art Museum, has been selected to represent Wyoming in the second cohort of the National Leaders of Color Fellowship (LoCF) program!

Fifty-four leaders from communities across the country will participate in a transformative eight-month leadership development experience designed to establish multicultural leadership in the creative and cultural sector.

Curated by Western States Arts Federation (WESTAF) and in partnership with the five other US Regional Arts Organizations (US RAOs) Arts Midwest, Mid-America Arts Alliance, Mid Atlantic Arts, New England Foundation for the Arts, South Arts, the no-cost program takes place online and will provide fellows with access to specialists in the field, strategic learning objectives determined to deepen thought on anti-racist and culturally-oriented leadership practices, and national-level network and cohort building. Upon completion of the program, participants transition to alumni status and have opportunities to collaborate with the RAO in their region as advisors, funding panelists, and/or other professional capacities.

Congrats Debra and the rest of the 2023-24 LoCF Cohort!

Meet the fellows: http://artslead.org/leaders/2023NationalFellows

Have you heard? We're hiring! Are you or someone you know looking for a fun and fulfilling opportunity to support and work with the arts in Wyoming? Then come join us at the Wyoming Arts Council! We are hiring an additional programs specialist to help develop and oversee partnership programs and special statewide programs and initiatives.

The Programs Specialist will develop, plan, implement, and manage special programs for the Arts Council, including administering the state of Wyoming's Art in Public Buildings program and the statewide Poetry Out Loud program. Additionally, this position is responsible for developing and overseeing partnership programs and special statewide programs and initiatives.

To apply, use the link in our bio.

If you missed our post last week, we announced that in partnership with Lifetime Arts, Inc., the Wyoming Arts Council is now accepting applications from Wyoming teaching artists to participate in a free virtual training in January to learn how to design, develop, and implement Creative Aging programs in their communities.

Wyoming has a growing community of older adults. One effective way to address adverse health effects associated with aging is with intentional arts engagement. This field is referred to as Creative Aging. As part of an ongoing effort at the Wyoming Arts Council to develop Creative Aging programming in Wyoming, training will be provided to artists working in all mediums, including but not limited to visual arts, music, performing arts, literary arts, and folk & traditional arts, where they will learn innovative direct arts programming for older adults.

The application and additional information can be accessed at https://wyomingartscouncil.submittable.com/submit

The deadline to apply is January 9. Participation is limited to a total of 25 artists from around the state.

Mark Your Calendars - The 2024 Governor's Arts Awards returns to Cheyenne on Friday, February 23 at Little America Hotel and Resort!

More details to follow but make sure to save the date now!..
Interested in sponsoring this year's event? With Governor’s Arts Award recipients hailing from around the state of Wyoming, this is a wonderful opportunity to recognize those living and working within your own community. Your contribution allows us to hold this renowned event while paying tribute to the individuals and organizations who enhance their community, inspire others, and strengthen the arts in Wyoming.

For sponsorship information, please contact us at [email protected].

School and Community Organizations: The deadline to register to be part of Poetry Out Loud (POL) is December 15, 2023! POL fosters a love for poetry, nurtures the next generation of literary enthusiasts, and provides a platform for students to showcase their talent and passion for the spoken word!

For more information on POL, contact Amara Fehring at [email protected] or 307-630-3918 or visit www.poetryoutloud.org

Watch: Why POL? https://youtu.be/sxQwMlLcfWQ?si=y7RuUUapjzZEB9Io

POL Facilitator Promo Video Start a Poetry Out Loud contest in your school or organization today!

Wyoming Artists! There's still plenty of time to submit your design for the Jackson Hole Still Works' Spirit of Wyoming Vodka Label Art Competition.

The contest theme is “WYOMING” and is intended to bring artists from all corners of the state to showcase their passion for our wonderful state while simultaneously supporting the greater Wyoming arts community.

JHSW holds the annual Spirit of Wyoming art contest & fundraiser to raise awareness and support the visual arts and artists throughout Wyoming.

The artist of the winning original artwork will be awarded $2,000 cash and his/her artwork will be reproduced on the Jackson Hole Still Works Vodka bottle label for one year.

For official rules and to apply visit: https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=12653

Douglas’ own Lee Ann Siebken’s book “Camp Douglas: Wyoming’s World War II Prisoner of War Base Camp” is out now! The Wyoming Pioneer Museum has them in stock and invite you to come by on Saturday, Dec 9 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm for a book signing with Lee Ann!..
In her 191-page book “Camp Douglas” Siebken reveals that Italian and German prisoners who spent time at the camp and on ranches across the state were treated a whole lot better than American GIs captured behind enemy lines in Europe or the islands of the Pacific by Japan.

One former Italian POW snuck back into the country after the war to marry a woman he met in Cheyenne.

Sitting at her table in a home on the north side of Douglas, Siebken recalls a Douglas resident asking her many years ago to write a book about the camp. It took her six years to compile her notes and interviews and get it all on paper...
You can read the full article about the new book here: https://cowboystatedaily.com/2023/12/02/how-world-war-ii-pows-saved-wyoming-harvests/

{CALL FOR ART} DEADLINE EXTENDED for the MOONSHOT 5x5 Call For Artists! 🎨

Presented by Jackson Hole Public Art
💸 $3,000 prize, $500 honorarium for selected presenters
Be the next creative to hold the massive check!
✒️ Regional Wyoming and Idaho artists may apply
🗓️ Deadline: December 11th at 5pm (mark your calendars for January 25, 2024 for the Moonshot 5x5 presentations!)

This year’s Moonshot presenters will be asked to propose innovative public art ideas inspired by biomimicry (designs based on natural processes – using nature as the model) to design a public art concept.

HOW TO APPLY: Email a cover letter, 5 images that represent the idea, a 500-word concept statement, and confirmation that you can attend the evening event compiled into one pdf document labeled with your name to Robin Cameron at [email protected]. Creatives should submit their ideas for Moonshot 5x5 by December 11 at 5 pm.

Interested in Becoming a Creative Aging Teaching Artist in Wyoming?

In partnership with Lifetime Arts, Inc., the Wyoming Arts Council is now accepting applications from Wyoming teaching artists to participate in a free virtual training to learn how to design, develop, and implement Creative Aging programs in their communities.

This training will be held virtually on January 22 - 24 from 11am -1pm each day. The application and additional information can be accessed at https://wyomingartscouncil.submittable.com/submit.

The deadline to apply is January 9. Participation is limited to a total of 25 artists from around the state.

Read the full press release here: https://wyoarts.state.wy.us/creative-aging-training/

Mary Jane Edwards is retiring as Jentel Executive Director on Dec. 31.

As the executive director of the program, Mary Jane has been involved with Jentel since it was just a seed of an idea from local artist and philanthropist Neltje. Over the last 22 years, Edwards has watched the program blossom and seen more than 1,200 artists and writers grow both artistically and personally while at Jentel.

“More than anything, I’m just overwhelmed by how extraordinary it was to be trusted by Neltje with this operation,” Edwards said. “Jentel is such a transformative place for the residents and the people who work there. What a gift it has been to be entrusted with doing this.”

Congrats, Mary Jane! We wish you the best in retirement!

https://www.thesheridanpress.com/news/local/edwards-retires-from-jentel-after-22-years/article_818ae50e-9089-11ee-92b9-a76e8a96490a.html

{EXHIBIT} "WHITE ROBE: The Sacred Journey of the Rev. John Roberts among Native Americans", a contemporary art exhibition featuring the celebrated Irish artist Brian Whelan, opens at the University of Wyoming's American Heritage Center in Laramie on December 1, 2023 and running through February 24, 2024!

The exhibition not only commemorates the Rev. John Roberts' remarkable life, work, and example, but also emphasizes the importance of learning from Native American spirituality, culture, and traditions.

The acclaimed Irish artist Brian Whelan, Artist was commissioned to produce 13 paintings about the Rev. John Robert’s life. The exhibition is curated by Paul-Gordon Chandler. The organizer is ArtSpirit, the arts initiative of the Episcopal Church in Wyoming.

For more info, visit: www.oncaravan.org/whiterobe

{HIRING} Relative Theatrics is hiring a part time Executive Director to join their leadership team in January of 2024.

The Executive Director (ED) of Relative Theatrics is a strategic and creative thinker with amazing problem-solving skills who champions the theatre company’s mission and creates impactful change in the Laramie community.

The ED, alongside our Artistic Director, is the face of our growing, 10-year old organization, who can build and foster relationships of trust and care with donors, foundations, community partners and members, and other mission-aligned organizations. Theatre background or previous experience working in a theatre is not required. For more details and to apply, use this link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13zXBwTstbKhjZZLYr-5XD_AMRzATtzvj/view

{EVENT} Join the Wyoming State Museum on Saturday, December 2, from 10 am - 2 pm for their monthly Family Day event. December’s theme is “I Heart Art,” and it’s designed to give kids of all ages an opportunity to tap into their creativity and explore the many ways they can bring art into their everyday lives.

Like all State Museum Family Days, this event will feature crafts and activities to bring families closer to the museum collections and inspire them to learn more about the world around them. Kids will learn about historic photography, make shadow puppets, make drawings from museum specimens, contribute to a finger paint mural, and make their own sculptures out of wikki stix.

In addition to all of these artistic stations, parents can also sign their children up for one of two hour-long (and FREE) watercolor workshops with Wyoming State Park’s Artist in Residence, Bria Hammock. Bria Hammock is an accomplished contemporary wilderness artist, known for her mesmerizing works that shine a light on our relationship with and our appreciation of nature. Her workshops will take place at 10:30 am and 12:30 pm, and they will be available for all children aged 6 and up. Participants must register for these workshops in advance. Please call 307-630-2573 for more information.

This entire event is FREE for all ages and will bring attendees closer to the museum’s diverse collections. Families can find the registration link at wyomuseum.wyo.gov/familydays or they can register by phone at 307-630-2573.

{EVENT} For the second time, the Kendrick Mansion at Trail End State Historic Site has been nominated as one of USA TODAY’s Best Holiday Historic Home Tours in the country—and you won’t want to miss seeing the mansion!

Trail End is fully decorated for the season and is hosting its annual Holiday Open House on December 1, 2, and 3, from 4 p.m.-7 p.m. This is a family-friendly event with $4 admission for adults and no charge for children 17 and under (but they must be with an adult).

Visit with Father Christmas, listen to live music, and try the figgy pudding! New this year: On December 1st only, Shana Marie Moments Photography will be offering completely free photos with Father Christmas! Guests will be able to download their complimentary photos from her website after the event.

Visitors can also enjoy live music that changes on the hour each night, featuring instrumentalists and vocalists, the pump organ, handbell choir, and a sing-a-long! For the full music line-up, please visit www.trailend.org. Special note: the handbell choir will play its set four separate times, so there will be multiple opportunities to hear them!

And bring us some figgy pudding— when you stop by the kitchen to try some traditional figgy pudding with lemon sauce.

{WEBINAR} The newly launched grant program, ArtsHERE, to provide grants of $65,000 to $130,000 to organizations that have demonstrated commitment to equity in programming and practice, will be hosting an informative webinar on Thursday, Nov 30 at Noon-1:30PM MST for anyone interested in learning more about this fantastic opportunities for Wyoming arts organizations. Sign up to attend it here: https://southarts-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IDc-b9c6RyyQGKJ4lzBxog #/registration

Applications are welcome from organizations that are diverse in terms of geography, scale of operations, and focus of arts programming; as well as organizations that work at the intersection of the arts and other domains, such as community development, health/well-being, climate/environment, or economic development.

Grants are for specific projects that will strengthen the organization’s capacity to sustain meaningful community engagement and increase arts participation for underserved groups/communities. Grantees will also have access to peer-learning and technical assistance opportunities designed to share knowledge and build networks.

Review the guidelines and submit your Statement of Interest at artshere.org by January 19, 2024.

Poetry Out Loud is not just about memorizing verses; it's about self-expression, confidence building, and developing public speaking skills. Dive into the works of renowned poets, grasp their emotions, and present them in your unique voice.

For more information on POL, contact Amara Fehring at [email protected] or 307-630-3918 or visit www.poetryoutloud.org

Watch: 2023 National POL 2nd Place Winner, Edward Wilson Jr. https://youtu.be/u5j1HaQDFvU?si=dqlkbEQ79OgAClZe

2023 POL 2nd Place Winner Edward Wilson Jr. (MS) 2023 POL 2nd Place Winner Edward Wilson Jr. (MS) recites "Beautiful Wreckage" by W. D. Ehrhart

GivingTuesday reimagines a world built upon shared humanity and generosity.

Whether it’s making someone smile, helping a neighbor or stranger out, showing up for an issue, organization, or people we care about, or giving some of what we have to those who need our help, every act of generosity counts, and everyone has something to give.

New Exhibit at Wyoming State Museum: Wyoming’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW)

Indigenous daughters, sisters, mothers, and wives are disappearing at alarming rates across North America. In Wyoming, Indigenous women are six times more likely to die of homicide compared to White women.

This new display will feature Wyoming and National statistics, like the one above, on Missing and Murdered Indigenous People, along with the red jingle dress worn in the opening of the documentary film “Who She Is.”

“Who She Is” was released in 2022 and focuses on the lives of four Indigenous women from Wind River caught in the violence of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women epidemic. A 20-minute film version will be shown in our theater, courtesy of Caldera Productions. Due to the content of the film, viewer discretion is advised.

All statistics in this display are from Wyoming’s 2020 Statewide Report on Missing and Murdered Indigenous People.

The Wyoming State Museum is located in the Barrett Building at 2301 Central Ave, Cheyenne, WY. The Museum is free to visit and open Monday-Saturday from 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

{NEWS} Lifetime Arts, Inc. and 5 Western States Are Bringing Arts Education Programming to Scale in Rural Communities

Cross-sector, state-level partnerships are key to sustaining and ensuring access to creative aging programming, especially for older adults in rural communities. Research shows that these arts education programs contribute significantly to healthy aging and increased social connection.

The Advancing Creative Aging in Westerns States Initiative, launched in 2023, is designed to deepen and sustain collaboration among state agency partners to advance creative aging in the Western region.

Currently the Initiative includes partnership teams in Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Wyoming, and Utah. These teams include leaders from state arts agencies, state libraries, and state veterans services, and will expand to include aging services and health and human services. Current state partners include:

Idaho Division of Veterans Services
Idaho Commission on the Arts
Idaho Commission for Libraries - ICfL
Montana Arts Council
Montana State Library
Nevada Arts Council
Utah Division of Arts & Museums
Utah Creative Aging Coalition
Wyoming Arts Council
Wyoming State Library

Matt Daly to lead Jackson Hole Writers

The Board of Directors of Jackson Hole Writers has hired Matt Daly, local poet and writing educator, to be the new Executive Director of the organization. JH Writers is a community of writers that builds connections and creates educational experiences for established and aspiring writers across genres. The organization has been a vital contributor to the literary arts in the region for more than three decades. With a new Executive Director and with clear vision from its Board of Directors, JH Writers is poised to bring new energy and dynamic programs to writers of all ages and experience levels in Teton County, the state, the region and beyond.

Congrats, Matt!!

Wyoming-born country music star, Ian Munsick was featured recently on CBS Mornings (with screentime for the rest of the The Munsick Boys, too).

Ian chats more about his passion for all things Wyoming, saying he hopes his music makes people feel connected to the state even if they never visit. He also chats about growing up with a disability and his musical family.

Check out the full piece from CBS here:

Ian Munsick says growing up on a ranch with a disability led him to find his passion for music Wyoming-born musician Ian Munsick is leading a revival of country-western music. Munsick broke onto the scene with his song, "Long Live Cowgirls." Now he is honoring the West in his music. CBS News' Jan Crawford sat down with Munsick at his home outside of Nashville to discuss growing up on a ranch....

Wyoming State Parks is offering free entry into all state parks and historic sites on Friday, November 24, the Day After Thanksgiving, for 'Opt Outside'

Wyoming State Parks is joining park systems across the country in encouraging families to choose to 'Opt Outside' as an alternative to Black Friday shopping.

The 6th annual 'Opt Outside' is a day for all to get outside, give thanks, and spend time in nature.

For more information or related events, please visit wyoparks.wyo.gov

If you attended the Arts Summit a few weeks ago and are interested in some of the presentations that were given, visit the Arts Summit page on our website for links to a couple of the slideshows and website links that were provided:

ADA Overview and Principals of Accessibility Slideshow by Emily Shuman of Rocky Mountain ADA Center

Non-profit Awkward Stages Slideshow by Carrie Bennett of Learning Through Difference LLC

wyoarts.state.wy.us/wac-program/arts-summit/

Congratulations, Dave!

Governor Mark Gordon has appointed Dave Glenn Director of Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources. Glenn has served as Acting Director of the agency since March, when Director Darin Westby was appointed Interim Director of the Wyoming Department of Transportation.

Glenn has worked for Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources since 2015, most recently as Deputy Director of State Parks, where he was responsible for all planning and operations of the Platte River and Bighorn Basin districts, as well as the Office of Outdoor Recreation, off-highway vehicle and non-motorized trails programs. He has over 35 years of professional experience in the outdoor recreation and outdoor education industry in Wyoming.

“Dave’s tenure and experience at State Parks, along with his understanding of the breadth of the agency’s mission will serve the state well moving forward.” Governor Gordon said.

Glenn thanked Governor Gordon for his support. “I am humbled to be chosen to lead such a diverse agency full of passionate and professional people,” Glenn said. “Our goal moving forward is to have the best staff, providing the best services to Wyoming’s citizens and visitors.”

The mission of Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources is to “provide memorable recreational, cultural, and educational opportunities and experiences to improve communities and enrich lives.” The agency includes two diverse divisions. The State Parks division incorporates Wyoming State Parks and Historic Sites, the Wyoming State Motorized Trails Program, and the Wyoming Outdoor Recreation. The Cultural Resources division includes the Wyoming State Historic Preservation Office, Wyoming State Archives, Wyoming State Museum, Wyoming Arts Council, Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund, and Office of the Wyoming State Archaeologist

An exciting opportunity for U.S.-based performing artists! Western Arts Alliance is accepting applications for their Performing Arts Discovery (PAD) program. PAD introduces international presenters to U.S.-based performing artists and companies, aiming to generate overseas touring opportunities.

If selected, you will receive support from an expert video production team to create a professionally produced live performance video, which PAD will promote and showcase to international markets along with other program benefits including professional development opportunities and support to attend the 2024 WAA Annual Conference in San Diego.

The deadline to apply is Friday, January 5. Learn more: www.westarts.org/pad-
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