August 27, 2024

The Wyoming Arts Council is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Governor’s Arts Awards. Any Wyoming citizen, organization, business or community may be nominated for a Governor’s Arts Award (GAA).

The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, October 25. 

Noted accomplishments should reflect substantial contributions that exemplify a long-term commitment to the arts in Wyoming. Special consideration will be given to nominees whose arts service is statewide. Previous GAA recipients are not eligible for nomination, but the nomination of previously unselected nominees is encouraged. Current Wyoming Arts Council board members, staff members, contractors and members of their families are not eligible for nomination. 

Online nominations can be completed and submitted here: https://forms.gle/8m13hC8WbNQ1rFLF6

“We are fortunate to have such strong support for the arts in Wyoming. The Governor’s Arts Awards are a special opportunity to recognize and nominate those working hard in all corners of the state to strengthen, support, and sustain the arts and culture ecosystem of Wyoming,” says Rachel Clifton, Wyoming Arts Council Executive Director.

The 2024 recipients will be honored at a dinner and awards ceremony at Little America in Cheyenne on Friday, February 28, 2025.

Established in 1982, the Governor’s Arts Awards recognize excellence in the arts and outstanding service to the arts in Wyoming. These awards were first made possible by an endowment from the Union Pacific Foundation in honor of Mrs. John U. Loomis, a lifelong patron of the arts. Over the years, individuals and organizations from more than 40 Wyoming communities and statewide organizations have been honored for their dedication to the arts in Wyoming. Find a complete list of past GAA recipients at https://wyoarts.state.wy.us/wac-program/gaa/

For more information, and questions about qualifications for a nomination, contact Mandy Connelley at 307-214-2701 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..