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.

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.

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. 

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..

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — June 16, 2026 — The Wyoming Arts Council is pleased to announce that seven projects have been approved for funding through the 2026 Folk & Traditional Arts Mentoring Project Grant program.

Grant recipients include:

• Adrianna Hinds will teach Anabelle Hinds, both of Cheyenne, the art of basketry.
• Chris Amos will teach Jolene Velarde (Acoma Pueblo/Eastern Shoshone), both of Riverton, the art of bladesmithing.
• DaleRae Green (Eastern Shoshone/Gros Ventre) will teach Dionne Ferris (Eastern Shoshone/Yankton Sioux), both of Fort Washakie, the art of regalia beadwork.
• Jane Nordgren Hollon will teach Amy Hollon, both of Laramie, the art of Swedish nålbinding.
• Melissa L. Bautz will teach Elisabetha Olsson and Juliet Whitmore, all of Lander, the art of Scottish Highland bagpipes.
• Salem Ynostrosa (Northern Arapaho) of Arapahoe will teach Juwan Willow (Northern Arapaho) of Ethete the art of rawhide drum making.
• Vicki Giles (Eastern Shoshone) of Fort Washakie will teach Darcia Pingree (Eastern Shoshone) of Casper the art of beadwork.

The Folk & Traditional Arts Mentoring Project Grant supports the continuation of Wyoming’s folk and traditional arts through in-person, hands-on instruction between a mentor artist and apprentice. A mentor artist works with a dedicated apprentice from their community, mentoring them over the course of the project to advance the apprentice's skills in their traditional art form. Funded projects will take place between July 1, 2026, and June 30, 2027.

“Folk and traditional arts are important points of community connection in Wyoming and are often learned and passed down between family members, neighbors, and community members,” said Josh Chrysler of the Wyoming Arts Council. “We are excited to support the individuals who are maintaining these important traditions by teaching and learning them through the Folk & Traditional Arts Mentoring Project Grant.”

Applications are submitted jointly by mentor artists and apprentices, reviewed by a panel of experts, with recommendations approved by the Wyoming Arts Council Board. 

The 2026 review panel included Alvonia McElroy, deputy director of the Northern Arapaho Tribal Historic Preservation Office in Riverton; Amy Erickson, bit and spur maker and previous grant recipient from Evanston; Brad McMullen, folklife specialist with the Nevada Arts Council in Las Vegas, Nevada; and Brie Blasi, public historian with the American Heritage Center at the University of Wyoming in Laramie.

For more information, contact Josh Chrysler, folklorist and health and wellness specialist with the Wyoming Arts Council, at (307) 256-2010 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Additional information about the Folk & Traditional Arts Mentoring Project Grant program is available at wyomingartscouncil.org.

Figure 1: Melissa L. Bautz, center, works with apprentices Elisabetha Olsson, left, and Juliet Whitmore, right, all of Lander. The trio received a 2026 Folk & Traditional Arts Mentoring Project Grant to continue instruction in Scottish Highland bagpipes.

Contact: Josh Chrysler, (307) 256-2010; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – June 11, 2026 – As summer approaches, Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources (SPCR) is partnering with the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) to remind outdoor enthusiasts to plan ahead and stay alert to high wind conditions, especially when traveling with campers, trailers, or recreational vehicles.

Wyoming's expansive landscapes attract thousands of RVers, van travelers, boaters, and outdoor recreationists each year. Many of these travelers use trailers, gear haulers, or rooftop setups to navigate the state's open highways, which are often susceptible to strong winds. Gusts along key routes, including Interstate 25, Interstate 80, and U.S. 287, can create hazardous conditions for high-profile and tow-behind vehicles.

"Wyoming welcomes countless outdoor travelers every year, and we want their experiences to be safe and memorable," said Mark Caughlan, chief ranger of Wyoming State Parks. "Being wind-aware is a simple yet critical component of trip planning, especially for anyone driving or towing a recreational vehicle or carrying rooftop gear."

While commercial trucks are frequently affected by high-wind events, various recreational vehicles are also at risk of blowovers. These include Class A and Class C motorhomes, fifth-wheel and bumper-pull trailers, toy haulers, and rooftop tent vehicles. Furthermore, passenger vehicles towing campers, boats, utility trailers, and any setup with rooftop carriers or add-on gear face similar dangers.

To minimize the risk of accidents and damage, WYDOT actively monitors weather conditions and may impose travel restrictions or temporarily close roads to light and high-profile vehicles during wind events.

"Travel restrictions are in place to protect drivers and prevent crashes," said Lt. Colonel Karl Germain of the Wyoming Highway Patrol. "While this may seem like a restriction aimed at commercial drivers, data shows recreational vehicles are one of the most common types of vehicles involved in wind crashes. We urge everyone, from full-time RVers to weekend campers, to take wind restrictions seriously while still enjoying all Wyoming has to offer."

When planning your travels, it's essential to check conditions in advance. You can visit wyoroad.info or call 511 for updated information. Flexibility in your schedule is critical to accommodate any weather-related delays. Understanding your setup and how wind can impact your specific vehicle or tow is also vital. Securely fasten all external gear, including awnings, rooftop carriers, and bicycles. For added convenience, consider downloading the Wyoming 511 mobile app, which provides real-time road and weather alerts.

Many of Wyoming's popular state parks, such as Curt Gowdy, Glendo, Boysen, and Keyhole, are located along routes known for strong winds. By planning ahead and staying informed, recreationists can confidently enjoy Wyoming's public lands.

For real-time travel conditions and wind advisories, visit wyoroad.info or download the Wyoming 511 app. For information about state parks, visit wyoparks.wyo.gov. 

Pull Aside – Save Your Ride. Safe travel is the first step to a great adventure.

Figure 1: RV camping along the shores of Boysen Reservoir in Boysen State Park. 

Contacts: 

Mark Caughlan, Wyoming State Parks, (307) 214-9818; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Jordan Young, Wyoming Department of Transportation, (307) 777-4013; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – June 10, 2026 – The Wyoming Arts Council will host the Wyoming Folklife Festival on July 4 in Cheyenne as part of the broader Capital City Celebration commemorating America’s 250th anniversary.

The festival will take place from noon to 4 p.m. on the south lawn of the Barrett Building, home of the Wyoming State Museum, located at 2301 Central Ave. in Cheyenne. The event is free and open to the public, featuring demonstrations and performances by folk and traditional artists from across Wyoming.

The Wyoming Folklife Festival will feature 11 previous recipients of the Wyoming Arts Council’s Folk & Traditional Arts Mentoring Project Grant, which supports mentor artists in passing on traditional arts knowledge and skills through hands-on instruction with apprentices in their communities. Demonstrations will include traditions such as blacksmithing, saddlemaking, beadwork, regalia making, and fly rod making.

In addition to artist demonstrations at the Barrett Building, traditional dance performances by the Wind River Dancers and Las Angelitas Unidas y Los Rayos del Sol will take place on the stage and grounds at the Wyoming State Capitol square.

“We’re looking forward to marking this milestone occasion with demonstrations from traditional artists from across the state,” said Josh Chrysler of the Wyoming Arts Council. “This is a good opportunity to come learn more about the traditional arts that are practiced in Wyoming and get to know people from across Wyoming who have dedicated themselves to maintaining these traditions."

For more information, contact Josh Chrysler, folklorist and health and wellness specialist with the Wyoming Arts Council, at (307) 256-2010 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Additional information about the Wyoming Folklife Festival is available at wyoarts.state.wy.us/wyoming-folklife-festival. Information about other Capital City Celebration events can be found at capitalcitycelebration.com.

Figure 1: Idalis Higginbottom, left, and Alyssa Martinez create a handmade tocado, a traditional hairpiece from the Michoacán region of Mexico. Once completed, the piece will be worn as two long braids adorned with colorful ribbon bows.

Contact: Josh Chrysler, (307) 256-2010; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.