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UW Art Museum presents ‘Global Collection: Masks of the World’

The University of Wyoming Art Museum will open 'Global Collection: Masks of the World' on Saturday, May 2. The exhibition features 28 masks from the museum's permanent collection, spanning diverse regions and cultural contexts, and explores masks as cultural agents, works of art, and objects shaped by circulation and interpretation. The show is drawn from donations made over the past 50 years and was curated with assistance from UW Honors College intern Carter Coggins. Funding comes from the Barbara J. and V. Frank Mendicino Endowment for Collection Conservation and the Patricia R. Guthrie Special Exhibitions Gallery Endowment.

Western’s Art Gallery to host student artworks in end of year exhibition

Western Wyoming Community College (Western) will host its annual Student Art Exhibition in the Art Gallery from May 8 through August 28, with a public reception and awards ceremony on May 14. The exhibition features works in painting, printmaking, ceramics, photography, drawing, sculpture, and mixed media by Western students, many of whom are exhibiting and selling their art professionally for the first time. Proceeds from sales will be split between the artists and the college's Art Gallery. The show is curated by Assistant Professor of Art Ben Nathan with student gallery interns.

Laramie Boomerang Events - Art Opening Reception for INSIDE OUT ART EXHIBIT

The Laramie Boomerang has announced an upcoming opening reception for the "INSIDE OUT" art exhibition. This community event serves as a public debut for the collection, inviting local residents to engage directly with the featured works and the artists behind them.

Wyoming artists recognized at 2026 Governor’s Capitol Art Exhibition awards reception

Governor Mark Gordon and the Wyoming State Museum honored 53 local artists during the 2026 Governor’s Capitol Art Exhibition awards reception in Cheyenne. The event featured the presentation of the Juror’s Choice Award to Georgia Rowswell, alongside several Purchase Awards selected by state officials for the Capitol Art Collection. The exhibition, which serves as a tribute to America’s 250th anniversary, includes 62 works selected from nearly 400 submissions that celebrate the state's landscapes and communities.

2026 Governor's Capitol Art Exhibition to open Monday

The 2026 Governor's Capitol Art Exhibition will open on Monday, as reported by WyomingNews.com. The exhibition showcases artwork displayed in the Wyoming State Capitol, featuring pieces selected from artists across the state.

Open Door Arts opens its doors to the Cheyenne community

Open Door Arts, a new art gallery and studio, opened its doors in Cheyenne, Wyoming, on Saturday. The gallery is a revamped and relocated version of the former Blue Door Arts, owned by artists Georgia and Dave Rowswell. The new space, located at 1609 Central Ave., is larger and now owned by the Rowswells, and also features a permanent space for artist Denise Hawkins, a photographer and painter. The opening reception drew friends, family, and community members to view the art and celebrate the new venue.