CHEYENNE, Wyo. — July 16, 2025 — The Wyoming Arts Council is pleased to announce the 2025 Arts Summit, scheduled to take place in Casper, Wyoming, on Friday, October 10. Held every two years, this statewide gathering offers a unique platform for artists, arts administrators, educators, and advocates to connect, learn, and explore Wyoming’s diverse and vibrant arts landscape.
The theme for this year’s Arts Summit is “Rooted & Ready: Laying the Groundwork for Creative Momentum.” The event invites Wyoming’s cultural leaders and creative changemakers to come together for a day dedicated to building stronger foundations for the future. The program will explore how the arts can be deeply embedded in community wellbeing, accessibility, economic growth, and organizational sustainability.
Registration for this event is now open at 2025WyomingArtsSummit.
Through inspiring keynote presentations, interactive workshops, and opportunities for meaningful exchange, attendees will engage with topics such as conflict resolution, digital accessibility, board development, strategic fundraising, and strengthening Wyoming’s creative economy. Highlights of the day include a keynote presentation on using the arts to foster community change, a health and arts film screening with discussion, and a closing activation session designed to help participants transform ideas into action.
In addition to the main event, the Arts Summit also celebrates the state’s creative excellence with two special public events. On Thursday, October 9, the Nicolaysen Art Museum will host the 2025 Biennial Fellowship Exhibition Opening Reception from 6 to 8 p.m., featuring works by recent Arts Council Fellowship recipients. Then on Saturday, October 11, the Biennial Performing Arts Fellowship Showcase will take place at The Rialto from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., offering live performances by Performing Arts Fellowship honorees.
Both public events are free to attend and open to all, offering a chance to experience firsthand the exceptional talent shaping Wyoming’s creative future.
For more information and event updates, please visit wyomingartscouncil.org.