CHEYENNE, Wyo. — More than a dozen Cheyenne-based groups have received thousands of dollars in funding from an annual state grant program. The Wyoming Arts Council, a state agency that provides leadership and resources to Wyoming-based art groups and institutions, announced Thursday it is giving 121 organizations across the state a combined total of $966,164 in grant funding for its fiscal year 2025 Community Support Grant. The support grant provides financial support to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations or government agencies, according to a news release from the Wyoming Arts Council. The fo ..read more

JACKSON, Wyo. — Central Wyoming College and Native American Jump Start will be putting on the fourth annual Teton Powwow in Jackson this weekend, the groups announced in a press release Wednesday. The event will feature a variety of traditional dances, drumming ceremonies and Indigenous cuisine. Dances will incorporate traditional forms as well as contemporary styles. Enrolled Native college students will also have the opportunity to dance for a scholarship prize of $1,000 offered by Native American Head Start in the College Student Dance. Munger Mountain Elementary School, just south of Jack ..read more

by Breanna Ball, Wyoming Game and Fish Department The Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s 41st annual Collectible Conservation Stamp Art Show featured the western tanager. The winning piece came from Justin Hayward of Casper and will be featured on the 2025 collectible conservation stamp and limited-edition print. Hayward was last year’s art show winner, featuring the beaver. Multiple students in Laramie County School District 1 won in the youth contest, including Dane P from Cheyenne Central, Scarlett C. from Meadowlark Elementary School, and Liz M. from Pioneer Park Elementary. “Th ..read more

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A Cheyenne high school artist has captured the district title at this year’s Congressional Art Competition, marking a significant achievement for Cheyenne and its young talent. Casper Sandoval, a student at Cheyenne East High School, earned the distinction of District Office Winner with her piece, “Self Portrait.” Her artwork, recognized for its exceptional creativity and skill, will be displayed in the district congressional office. This competition, held annually by the Congressional Institute, has been a platform for high school students across the nation since 1982, with ..read more

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Kiwanis Club of Cheyenne is preparing to show off the music and dance talent of Laramie County youth at its 70th annual Stars of Tomorrow event. The show is set for 2 p.m. April 28 at Cheyenne Central High School. Lorrell Walter, event co-chair, said in a news release Tuesday that this year’s show will feature 26 acts, with a total of 36 participants competing in three categories: high school, junior high and elementary school. “This year, our youngest contestant is in kindergarten and our oldest is a senior in high school,” Walter said. “It’s rare for us to get the ..read more

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — On Friday, Cheyenne-based artists and educators collectively handed out thousands of dollars in scholarship cash to several young artists who produced distinguished work. More than 10 individual prizes were given to students overall. More than 1,000 art pieces have sat on display in Storey Gymnasium over the past week for the LCSD1 Capital City Art Show. Educators held a ceremony Friday evening with students, proud parents and local business owners congratulating artists who won ribbons. The goal of the Capital City Art Show is to “appreciate and celebrate our kids,” Nicole C ..read more

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — For the first time in nearly two decades, Laramie County Community College is presenting a musical on its stage, showcasing the quirky, feel-good comedy “Chaps!” “Chaps!” is set in 1944 in a BBC broadcast studio in London, where the station staff are preparing for the American group Tex Riley’s Singing Cowboys, scheduled to perform in a special radio broadcast to lift morale during World War II. The singing cowboys, however, are not able to make it for the live broadcast and comedy ensues as the British radio staff must attempt to sing the cowboy songs. Whether someone is a f ..read more

When the University of Wyoming’s Board of Trustees met in March, members told concerned stakeholders they’d work to protect what lawmakers had just put on the chopping block — the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and related programming.  “Broad brush, generalistic statements,” had led to misunderstandings about campus and its services, one trustee said.  “Tribal Legacy,” acrylic, by Ricardo Islas. (Courtesy) A student-led art exhibit opening Friday is intended to explore the finer details. “Diversity Unveiled: An American Mosaic” was dreamt up and curated by Gera ..read more

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The future of Cheyenne’s former historic airport terminal is taking flight toward becoming a vibrant arts and culture center, thanks to a collaborative effort between the Cheyenne Regional Airport Board and Arts Cheyenne, fueled by an NEA Our Town Grant. The Charrette Report, now available to the public, showcases the community’s response and valuable input. In an exciting development for Cheyenne’s cultural landscape, Arts Cheyenne secured an NEA Our Town Grant in 2023, aimed at reimagining the 1961 Airport Terminal. This design grant is set to update various studies and ass ..read more

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — An art gallery that combines Western heritage with contemporary art has recently opened in downtown Cheyenne. Westward, a new art gallery and Wyo-inspired boutique, hosted its grand opening over the weekend. The new business’s owner is contemporary artist and graphic designer Bria Hammock, who said in a news release that her goal is to celebrate the spirit of the Wild West through contemporary art and design. “We are thrilled to introduce Westward to the vibrant arts community of Cheyenne and beyond,” Hammock said. “Our goal is to create a space where contemporary art and Wes ..read more