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30 June 2026

Wyoming Student Artists Selected for America 250 Exhibition at Wyoming State Capitol

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CHEYENNE, Wyo. – June 30, 2026 – The Wyoming Arts Council, in partnership with the Wyoming State Museum and the Wyoming Secondary Art Educators Association, is pleased to announce the 10 student artworks selected for a special America 250 exhibition at the Wyoming State Capitol.

The America 250 category was presented as part of the Wyoming State Art Symposium, an annual statewide exhibition celebrating the artistic achievements of Wyoming students and educators. Created as part of Wyoming's America 250 commemoration, the category invited Wyoming high school artists to reflect on the theme "Reflecting America: Past, Present, and Future." Through a wide range of artistic perspectives and mediums, students explored American identity, history, culture, and aspirations while contributing to the national commemoration of the United States Semiquincentennial. 

"The America 250 category encouraged students to engage with the ideas, stories, and experiences that have shaped our nation while considering the role they will play in its future," said Amara Fehring, community development and arts learning specialist with the Wyoming Arts Council. 

The winning works were selected through a jury process using a rubric developed by the Wyoming Secondary Art Educators Association's America 250 committee, which included Robin Hengesteg, Casey Van Sickle, and Richard Knox II. Entries were evaluated by a panel of arts professionals including Valerie Innella Maiers, visual arts instructor at Casper College and Wyoming Arts Council board member; Justin Hayward, visual artist and visual arts instructor at Casper College; and Laura Hunter, executive director of Art 321.

The selected works are:

  • Celebrate United States — Collaborations Advanced Ceramics, Central High School
  • Hope for the Future — Elana Schilthuis, Lovell High School
  • Together We Stand Proud — Diana Castilla Trejo, Jackson Hole High School
  • When Two Worlds Collide — McKenna Klindt, Star Valley High School
  • One Nation Under God — McKenna Klindt, Star Valley High School
  • Freedom — Serenity Markert, Hulett High School
  • Legacies — Kynleigh Davis, Cokeville High School
  • Memories of the Past — Isaiah Stewart Walker, East High School
  • Fallen Horses — Jessa Smith, Hulett High School
  • Our Future Is in the Past — Jenna Lowham, Evanston High School

“As we celebrate the semiquincentennial, we are thrilled to showcase the work of Wyoming’s young artists in the State Capitol,” said Nathan Doerr, Capitol curator with the Wyoming State Museum. “These students are contributing their own voices and perspectives to the story of our nation, and it is an honor to provide a prominent public venue where their creativity can be experienced by visitors from across Wyoming and beyond.”

The exhibition will be on display in the Wyoming State Capitol Gallery in Cheyenne through Aug. 8, 2026. The exhibition is free and open to the public.

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Figure 1: Celebrate United States, a collaborative ceramics work created by Advanced Ceramics students at Central High School, received first place in the America 250 category at the Wyoming State Art Symposium.


Contact: Amara Fehring, (307) 630-3918; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

29 June 2026

Historian Evan Green Discusses the Legacy of Wyoming’s Cattle Barons at State Archives Speaker Series

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CHEYENNE, Wyo. – June 29, 2026 – The Wyoming State Archives invites the community to step back into the era of frontier empires with its upcoming Speaker Series event, "Branding Irons & Cattle Barons," featuring renowned historian and firearms expert Evan Green.


The presentation will take place on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Wyoming State Museum classroom. Rescheduled from March, this highly anticipated talk explores how simple branding irons became the ultimate symbols of wealth, ownership, and law on the open range, ultimately shaping the economic foundation of the American West.


"Branding irons are far more than just tools of the trade," says Green. "They are iconic symbols of heritage that defined Wyoming’s unique identity and fueled the rise of the legendary cattle barons."


Attendees will gain deep insights into the cultural and historical significance of these historic livestock marks, exploring how they helped forge the identity of modern Wyoming.


About the Speaker

Evan Green serves as the firearms historian at the Wyoming State Museum and has been a dedicated volunteer with the institution since 2015. Raised on a family ranch in eastern Colorado, Green developed a lifelong connection to the tools and traditions of the West.


His extensive background includes:

  • Curatorial Work: Guest curator for the Wyoming State Museum’s firearms exhibits and lead researcher for the inventory of the Museum’s collection of over 400 firearms.
  • Digital Education: Host of more than 75 "Firearms Friday" videos on the Wyoming State Museum’s YouTube channel.
  • Community Leadership: Member of the Wyoming State Historical Society, Winchester Arms Collectors, and Colt Collectors Association, as well as a volunteer with the Laramie County Sheriff’s Office.


Event Details

The event is free and open to the public. Participation is available both in person and online, with a live Q&A session following the presentation.

  • When: Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.
  • In-Person Location: Wyoming State Museum classroom, 2301 Central Avenue, Cheyenne.
  • Virtual Attendance: Registration is required for virtual access. Please visit: eventbrite.com/o/wyoming-state-archives-49902991693.


About the Wyoming State Archives

The Wyoming State Archives Speaker Series takes place on the second Thursday of each month, highlighting the state's diverse history. The Wyoming State Archives ensures the preservation and accessibility of Wyoming's rich history, offering public programming, research resources, and educational series that bring the state's vibrant past to life.


The Wyoming State Archives is fully accessible in accordance with ADA guidelines. For more information or to request special assistance, please contact Sara Davis, Wyoming State Archivist.


Contact: Sara Davis, (307) 777-7826; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

29 June 2026

Wyoming Arts Council and Wyoming State Parks Announce July Artist in Residence Schedule

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CHEYENNE, Wyo. – June 29, 2026 –  The Wyoming Arts Council and Wyoming State Parks invite the public to attend a series of Artist in Residence programs taking place throughout July at Wyoming State Parks.


The Wyoming Artist in Residence Program places artists in parks and historic sites across the state, offering visitors an opportunity to engage with artists, observe the creative process, and participate in public programs inspired by Wyoming's landscapes, history, and communities.


During each residency, artists spend three days immersed in their surroundings before presenting a public program on Saturday. Programs may include demonstrations, workshops, performances, readings, or discussions.

Upcoming residencies include:

  • July 8–11 – Edness K. Wilkins State Park: Mattias Russell (Casper, music)

          Public Program: Saturday, July 11, from 6 - 7 p.m.
          Location: Centennial Shelter

  • July 8–11 – Buffalo Bill State Park: Sarah Lass (Laramie, dance)

          Public Program: Saturday, July 11, from 6 - 8 p.m.
          Location: Shreve Lodge

  • July 22–25 – Medicine Lodge State Archaeological Site: Alexandra Hansen (Aladdin, visual art)

          Public Program: Saturday, July 25, from 10 - 11:30 a.m.
          Location: Petroglyph Cliff

  • July 29–August 1 – Edness K. Wilkins State Park: Nicholas Resch (Cody, visual art)

          Public Program: Saturday, August 1, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
          Location: Platte River Shelter

The 2026 Artist in Residence Program has expanded as part of Wyoming's commemoration of America's 250th anniversary, featuring artists in visual art, music, dance, performance art, and creative writing.


Visitors are encouraged to follow individual park social media pages for additional program details and updates.


Wyoming State Parks and the Wyoming Arts Council are programs within the Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources, which provides recreational, cultural, and educational opportunities to improve communities and enrich lives. 


For more information about the Artist in Residence Program, visit the Wyoming Arts Council at wyomingartscouncil.org.


Learn more about Wyoming State Parks at wyoparks.wyo.gov or follow @WyomingStateParks on Facebook for updates on upcoming events and programs statewide.

Contacts: 

Rachel Clifton, (307) 256-0500; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 
Christina Bird, (307-631-1110); This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

25 June 2026

Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund Awards $529,405 in Grant Funding Across the Wyoming

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CHEYENNE, Wyo. – June 25, 2026 – The Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund (WCTF) board awarded $529,405 to 44 grant projects around Wyoming at their recent grant review meeting.


Awards were given to a wide variety of projects, including film and video production, book festivals, arts education outreach, murals, endowments, and museum collection equipment. Below is a complete listing of awards by county.


Albany County

  • Ark Regional Services, Inc., Creating a Dedicated Kiln Space, $7,000
  • Wyoming Singer-Songwriters, Headlining Acts and Promotional Materials for the 2026 Snow Train Music Festival, $15,300
  • Wyoming Community Foundation (Mountain Stars Press), “A Home for Steamboat” Book Tour, $10,000


Carbon County

  • Friends of the Medicine Bow Museum, Replacement Deck from Museum Building to Caboose, $2,558
  • Friends of the Medicine Bow Museum, Painting the Exterior of Medicine Bow Museum, $3,600
  • Old Pen Joint Powers Board, “125 Years Behind the Walls: The Frontier Prison” introduction video, $6,357.50


Fremont County

  • Bookmarked Literary Arts Festival, 2026 Bookmarked Festival, $6,850
  • Dubois Chamber Music, 2026 Season, $3,413
  • Lander Art Center, Creative Futures: Building Arts Education Capacity in Lander, $19,000
  • Lander Community Foundation (Crossing the Threshold LLC), “Crossing the Threshold” Film Post-Production, $25,000
  • Wind River Community Alliance, Cultural Initiative, $11,000


Hot Springs County

  • Hot Springs Heritage Foundation, Wyoming Discovery Days 2026, $7,500
  • Masons of Thermopolis, Malta Lodge #17 Rewiring Project, $9,645.90


Johnson County

  • Johnson County Jim Gatchell Memorial Museum, JGMM Audio Tour, $14,550


Laramie County

  • Buffalo Youth Nation Project, “Wokini: A New Beginning” documentary, $15,000
  • Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum, Aloha Vaqueros Intercultural Education Initiative, $5,000
  • Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra, Orchestrating the Future Endowment Campaign, $50,000
  • Wyoming Aviation Heritage League, 2026 Wyoming Aviation Festival & Air Show, $9,700


Lincoln County

  • Hamsfork Museum Inc, Preservation of Historic Clothing Mannequins, $5,044.50


Natrona County

  • Wyoming All-State Marching Band, Band Uniforms, $17,700
  • Wyoming Symphony Orchestra, Inc., Seasons of Change: Music, Community and Creation with Curtis Stewart, $31,500


Park County

  • City of Cody/Parks, Recreation & Public Facilities Department, 2026 Concerts in the Park, $2,500
  • City of Cody, New Mural on Seidel’s Saddlery Building, $9,000
  • Homestead Stageworks, Expanding Access to Community Theatre, $6,487.50


Sheridan County

  • Bighorn Arts Collective, Capacity Building, $15,000
  • The Fort Phil Kearny/Bozeman Trail Association, Fetterman Anniversary Unity Celebration, $9,588.60
  • Ucross Foundation, The Big Red Showcase: Infusing the Historic Ranch Complex with Contemporary Western Artwork, $8,500


Sublette County

  • Pinedale Fine Arts Council, Inc., 2026 Soundcheck Summer Music Series/Folk for Kids Series with Solo, Senior Concerts, $5,500


Sweetwater County

  • City of Rock Springs, Historical Museum Masonry Repairs and Preservation, $17,500
  • Sweetwater County Library System, Library Outreach Van, $25,000


Teton County

  • Art pARTners, Indigenous Art and Culture: Hoop Dancing and Drumming, $5,020
  • Jackson Hole Book Festival, 2026 Book Festival, $15,000
  • Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum, Western Scholars Series, $5,340
  • Jackson Hole Public Art, Justice Center Public Art, $5,000
  • National Museum of Wildlife Art of the United States, Birds in Art: Fiftieth Annual, $7,500
  • Old Wilson Schoolhouse Community Center, Access Control System Upgrades, $5,500


Washakie County

  • Washakie Museum, “The Sand Creek Massacre” Exhibit and Related Programs, $6,980


Weston County

  • Weston County Museum District Foundation, Weston County Museum Outdoor Exhibits, $5,850


Statewide

  • Albany County Theatre, “The Spotlight Studio," featuring full-length plays about the State of Wyoming for Guernsey Schools, $2,000
  • Dancers’ Workshop of Jackson Hole, Arts Integrated Outreach, $15,000
  • Wyoming Historical Foundation (WyoHistory.org), Wyoming’s Founding Figures Lesson Plans, $10,000
  • Wyoming SHEEP Foundation, 2026 Wyoming Sheep & Wool Festival, $6,420
  • Wyoming Arts Alliance, WyAA Task Force for Statewide Creative Economy Strategic Planning, $50,000
  • Wyoming Historic Preservation Office, 2026 Wyoming Archaeology Fair Material support, $15,000


For more information about the Cultural Trust Fund grant program, visit culturaltrust.wyo.gov or contact WCTF Program Coordinator, Renée Bovée, at (307) 777-6312 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..


Contact: Renée Bovée, (307) 777-6312; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

25 June 2026

Box of Rocks to Perform at Seminoe State Park as Part of Tunes on the Trail Concert Series

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SINCLAIR, Wyo. – June 25, 2026 – Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources is pleased to present Box of Rocks as part of the 2026 Tunes on the Trail concert series—a second-year initiative that blends live acoustic music with outdoor recreation in Wyoming’s scenic state parks.


The event at Seminoe State Park will take place on Saturday, July 11. Visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy a hike (optional) followed by a live, 90-minute performance surrounded by nature.

  • Hike Start Time: 6:00 p.m.
  • Meeting Location for Hike: Sunshine Beach Kiosk Area
  • Hike Distance and Difficulty: 1 mile on a non-groomed trail with light elevation gain
  • Performance Time: 7-8:30 p.m.
  • Performance Location: South Red Hills


This Tunes on the Trail event features Box of Rocks, a group at the intersection of bluegrass, honky tonk, swing, rockabilly, and roots. The current iteration of the band hardly resembles a standard string band, with a full drum kit, pedal steel, digital effects, and a repertoire of catchy originals that consistently draw applause, cheering, two-stepping, and a downright good time. Box of Rocks consistently brings it, with hot picking, tight grooves, and catchy hooks; they are consistently fun and an exciting emerging act in Wyoming.


Lonnie Porter, superintendent of Seminoe State Park, stated, “We are thrilled to have Tunes on the Trail at Seminoe State Park. It is the perfect setting for Wyoming music to be enjoyed, and we know that, for many visitors, it may be their first time exploring one of Wyoming’s beautiful state parks.”


Standard day-use fees apply—$7 for Wyoming residents and $12 for non-residents per vehicle. However, all Tunes on the Trail events are free, and no additional event fees are charged.


Guests are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets, explore the park, and take in the full experience. If you plan to hike, be sure to bring water, sunscreen, bug spray, appropriate footwear, and anything you might need. In case of inclement weather, updates will be posted on the park's social media channels at @SeminoeStatePark.


While registration is not mandatory, it is encouraged to help staff plan effectively. Please RSVP on the event's Eventbrite page, located on the official Facebook page at bit.ly/TunesAtSeminoe.


Attending? Tag your photos with #TunesOnTheTrail #WyoParks and #WyoRec. 


Tunes on the Trail is a summer concert series presented by Wyoming State Parks, the Wyoming Office of Outdoor Recreation, and the Wyoming Arts Council, all under the Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources (SPCR). The program celebrates Wyoming’s natural and cultural assets while supporting local musicians through the Wyoming Independent Music Initiative (WIMI).


To stay updated on upcoming events, follow us on our Facebook pages: @WyomingArtsCouncil, @WyoRec, and @WyomingStateParks. You can also learn more about the diverse programs offered by Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources at wyospcr.wyo.gov.

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Figure 1: Box of Rocks, image courtesy of the band. 

Contact: Jamie Hansen, (307) 460-8794; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

24 June 2026

Wyoming Arts Council Invites Public to Plein Air in the Parks at Guernsey State Park

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GUERNSEY, Wyo. – June 24, 2026 – The Wyoming Arts Council and Wyoming State Parks invite artists and community members to participate in and attend Plein Air in the Parks at Guernsey State Park, June 24–28, 2026. The public is encouraged to attend the event's concluding show and sale on Sunday, June 28.

Plein Air in the Parks brings together artists from Wyoming and the surrounding region to paint outdoors on location while celebrating the state's diverse landscapes and natural beauty. Since its launch in 2018, the program has grown into a popular annual event that encourages artistic exploration and connection with Wyoming's public lands.

Artists of all ages and skill levels are welcome to participate and may attend for one day or all five days of the event. Registration remains open through Eventbrite, and artists can continue to sign up to participate through Saturday. Throughout the week, participants will create original works inspired by the scenery, history, and character of Guernsey State Park.

The event concludes with a public show and sale at the Guernsey State Park Museum on Sunday, June 28, from 3 to 5 p.m. The reception offers visitors an opportunity to meet participating artists, view artwork created during the event, and purchase original pieces. Juried awards and the People's Choice Award will be announced at 4 p.m. State park day use fees will still apply Wednesday-Saturday for non-event participants, but will be waived for the Show and Sale. 

Plein Air in the Parks rotates among Wyoming State Parks each year, offering artists and visitors new opportunities to experience Wyoming's landscapes through art.

Registration is available at https://plein-air-in-the-parks-guernsey.eventbrite.com.

For more information about Plein Air in the Parks, visit wyoarts.state.wy.us/plein-air-in-the-parks or contact Ismael Dominguez, programs specialist with the Wyoming Arts Council, at (307) 275-4476 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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Figure 1: An artist paints on location during a previous Plein Air in the Parks event. The annual program brings artists together in Wyoming State Parks to create original works inspired by the state's landscapes and natural beauty.


Contact: Ismael Dominguez, (307) 275-4476; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

24 June 2026

Wyoming Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Trust Fund Board to Meet in July

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CHEYENNE, Wyo. – June 24, 2026 – The Wyoming Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Trust Fund (ORTTF) board will meet in Evanston on July 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and July 9, from 8:30 to noon (MST) at the Patterson Visitor’s Center, located at 1432 Main Street.


The ORTTF supports outdoor recreation infrastructure projects across Wyoming through funds generated from the statewide lodging tax.  Starting July 1, 2026, up to $2 million will be available for ORTTF grants through the biennium ending June 30, 2028. 


Having received 86 applications statewide for over $10.5 million dollars in requests, the board is set to award its first competitive grants from the ORTTF at this meeting.  Additional applications for grant funding will follow in 2027.


“We knew that the total dollar amount of grant requests would far exceed the amount of funding available through the ORTTF right now,” said Mark Tesoro, manager of the Wyoming Office of Outdoor Recreation.  “That said, we are excited to finally get the available trust fund dollars on the ground to boost recreation infrastructure around the state.”


Members of the public are welcome to attend these meetings. An online attendance option will be available for virtual attendees; however, the ORTTF board will benefit from your in-person attendance.  A designated time will be provided for public comment. 


To join the meeting virtually, register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PNOtsx5KQF2c0kHB1DqRRw.  


For more information about the Wyoming Office of Outdoor Recreation, please visit wyooutdoorrecreation.wyo.gov.  

Contact: Brynn Hirschman, (307) 701-5011; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

22 June 2026

Wyoming Arts Council Awards More Than $1 Million in Community Support Grants

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CHEYENNE, Wyo. – June 22, 2026 – The Wyoming Arts Council has awarded $1,001,534 in Community Support Grant funding to 124 organizations across the state for projects and programs taking place between July 1, 2026, and June 30, 2027.

The Community Support Grant is a competitive funding opportunity designed to strengthen arts and cultural services throughout Wyoming. The program is open to eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and government entities, including tribal governments, universities, community colleges, and school districts that provide arts-related programs and services in their communities.

The Community Support Grant is the Wyoming Arts Council's largest grant program and provides operating, project, and arts learning support to organizations that enrich their communities through the arts. Funding helps support accessible, high-quality arts programming and infrastructure across Wyoming.

This year's funding supports organizations of all sizes, including community theaters, museums, arts education programs, festivals, music organizations, and cultural institutions serving residents throughout Wyoming. Funded projects include Wyoming Humanities' Meadowlark Post project, a reading incentive program for K–5 students through school libraries; Bodylines Dance Theatre's Ruby's BDT Adaptive Dance & Movement program for children and youth with disabilities; and the Weston County Arts Council's upcoming production of Western Nutcracker.

Community Support Grant applications are reviewed by a panel of community members and arts professionals from Wyoming and across the region. This year's panel evaluated nearly 150 applications, and its recommendations were forwarded to the Wyoming Arts Council Board for final approval.

“Over the past several years, we have seen an increase in the number of applications submitted for the Community Support Grant and an increase in the overall dollar amount requested,” says Rachel Clifton, executive director of the Wyoming Arts Council. “We appreciate the thoughtfulness, time, and expertise the grant panelists bring to this process, and are pleased to be able to fund the Community Support Grant at the highest level to date. This grant provides public funds to increase access to the arts in communities all across the state and support Wyoming’s creative industries.”

The 2026 review panel included:

  • Chad Banks, Rock Springs Main Street/Urban Renewal Agency
  • Lindsey Grant, The Lyric
  • Logan Kay, Hot Springs Health Foundation
  • Leann Mattis, Community Pride Foundation
  • Shane Parrott, Lander Art Center
  • Brent Rose, Wyoming High School Activities Association
  • Tawni Shuler, Ucross
  • Bailey Patterson, Laramie County Community College
  • Stacy Stebner, Climb Wyoming
  • Philip Moline, Target Center
  • Sogand Tabatabaei, Nevada Arts Council
  • Chelsie Troutman, Natrona County Library
  • Lxi Weber, Star Valley Arts Council
  • Dr. Tiger Robison, University of Wyoming
  • Shasta Wigginton, Arts, Inc.

A complete list of grant recipients, listed alphabetically by organization, is available at wyoarts.state.wy.us/grants/community-support-grant/.

For more information, contact Cashmere Balland, grants and administration manager with the Wyoming Arts Council, at (307) 214-7819 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Learn more about the Wyoming Arts Council at wyomingartscouncil.org.

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Figure 1: Pianist and composer Jiwon Han, left, and cellist Zlatomir Fung perform during the University of Wyoming Department of Music's 2026 Cello Festival. The Department of Music is among the organizations receiving Community Support Grant funding from the Wyoming Arts Council this year.

Contact: Cashmere Balland, (307) 214-7819; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

19 June 2026

Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Examining Democracy in America opens at the the Wyoming State Museum

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CHEYENNE, Wyo. – June 19, 2026 – The Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street, in cooperation with the Wyoming State Museum, presents “Voices and Votes: Democracy in America.” The exhibition examines the nearly 250-year-old American experiment of a government “of, by and for the people,” and how each generation since continues to strive to form “a more perfect union.” Opening at the museum on June 19, “Voices and Votes” will be on view through Aug. 8, 2026.


The State Museum will host “Voices and Votes” as part of the Museum on Main Street program, a national/state/local partnership to bring exhibitions and programs to rural cultural organizations. The exhibition will tour six communities in Wyoming through 2026 and the beginning of 2027. 


“Voices and Votes” explores the action, reaction, vision and revision that democracy demands as Americans continue to question how to shape the country. From the revolution and suffrage, to civil rights and casting ballots, everyone in every community is part of this ever-evolving story—the story of democracy in America. Exhibition sections explore the origins of American democracy, the struggles to obtain and keep the vote, the machinery of democracy, the right to petition and protest beyond the ballot and the rights and responsibilities of citizens. “Voices and Votes” features historical and contemporary photos; educational and archival video; engaging multimedia interactives with short games; and historical objects like campaign souvenirs, voter memorabilia, and protest material.


 “‘Voice and Votes’ allows us to reflect on Wyoming’s history and explore what it means to be an active participant in the governance of not only the country but also the state and the community,” said Kevin Ramler, director of the Wyoming State Museum. “We want to inspire conversations and have developed local exhibitions and public programs to complement the Smithsonian exhibition.” The State Museum is supplementing the Smithsonian exhibit with a display of the Wyoming statehood flag presented to Governor F.E. Warren by Esther Hobart Morris in 1890, a trophy given to Governor Nellie Tayloe Ross to recognize Wyoming having the greatest increase in voter participation in the 1924 presidential election, and collections of campaign memorabilia once displayed in the storied Hitching Post Inn. Complementary programming includes a suite of Civic Season events at the museum and the Laramie County Library, as well as the Capitol City Celebration on July 4. 


“Voices and Votes” is based on an exhibition currently on display at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History called American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith. The exhibition is part of Museum on Main Street, a unique collaboration between the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES), state cultural organizations across the nation, and local host institutions. To learn more about “Voices” and other Museum on Main Street exhibitions, visit museumonmainstreet.org


Support for Museum on Main Street (MoMS) has been provided by the U.S. Congress. The Wyoming Voices and Votes tour is supported by a grant from the Wyoming Semiquincentennial Planning Task Force.


SITES has been sharing the wealth of Smithsonian collections and research programs with millions of people outside Washington, D.C., for more than 65 years. SITES connects Americans to their shared cultural heritage through a wide range of exhibitions about art, science, and history, which are shown wherever people live, work, and play. For exhibition description and tour schedules, visit sites.si.edu.

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Figure 1: Wyoming Statehood Flag. Figure 2: “Remember the 4th” holiday banner, 1860s, courtesy of National Museum of American History. Figure 3: “A Woman Living Here Has Registered to

Vote,” window sign for a home, 1919, courtesy of National Museum of American History. 


Contact: Kevin Ramler, (307) 286-5952, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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New off-road route established in WyomingPinedale RoundupFebruary 17, 2022View Article
Backcountry Discovery Routes Releases Wyoming BDRRider MagazineFebruary 17, 2022View Article
Column: Don't overlook all state parks have to offerSheridan PressFebruary 19, 2022View Article
6 local artists featured in Governor's Capitol Art ExhibitionCounty 10February 20, 2022View Article
State park hosts sled raceUinta Cty HeraldFebruary 23, 2022View Article
New outdoor rec coalition in Natrona County gets underway with stakeholders and officialsOil City NewsFebruary 26, 2022View Article
Wyoming Arts Council now accepting applications for 2023 Folk & Traditional Arts MentoringCounty 10February 28, 2022View Article
Morning Show Interview: Wyoming Arts Council discusses 2022 grantsWyomingNewsNow.tvMarch 9, 2022View Article
Morning Show Interview: Wyoming pianist talks about upcoming performanceWyomingNewsNow.tvMarch 10, 2022View Article
The Trail End State Historic Site will look at the contrast of the Kendrick's livesSheridan MediaMarch 14, 2022View Article
Local student named Poetry Out Loud State ChampionCounty 10March 14, 2022View Article
Local Poetry Out Loud State Champion celebrated MondayCounty 10March 17, 2022View Article
Brinton artist receives 2022 Governor's Choice AwardSheridan PressMarch 17, 2022View Article
Sinks Canyon State Park, Sinks Canyon Natural Resource Council & the Wind River Visitors ...County 10March 18, 2022View Article
Reintroducing the Wyoming State MuseumCheyenne PostMarch 18, 2022View Article
Bighorn River Blueway Trail Meetings - Public Input NeededBig Horn Radio NetworkMarch 21, 2011View Article
Camp shacks explained in detailCody EnterpriseMarch 23, 2022View Article
Five Facts About the Buffalo Bill State Park Camping CabinsBig Horn Radio NetworkMarch 24, 2022View Article
Wyoming Outdoor Recreation's Outdoor Recreation Collaboratives met in MarchCounty 10March 24, 2022View Article
Bighorn River Blueway Trail meeting TuesdayNorthern WY Daily NewsMarch 24, 2022View Article
Panelists discuss tolerance, cooperation with mixed recreational groups in BighornsSheridan PressMarch 26, 2022View Article
State Records Advisory Committee offering grants promoting historical recordsCounty 10March 28, 2022View Article
State Park camping proposal met with oppositionUinta County HeraldMarch 29, 2022View Article
Wyoming Arts Council seeking Wyoming musicians for the 2022 Summer Road Trip PlaylistCounty 10April 1, 2022View Article
Historian Ewig to present lecture on historic railroad disasterWY Tribune-EagleApril 1, 2022View Article
Trail End State Historic Site opens for seasonSheridan PressApril 2, 2022View Article
Wyoming Arts Council seeking Wyoming musicians for Summer Road Trip PlaylistSheridan PressApril 8, 2022View Article
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