CHEYENNE, Wyo. — August 4, 2025 — The Wyoming Arts Council is now accepting nominations for the 2025 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, September 19, 2025.
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: form.jotform.com/
“The arts play such an important role in sustaining Wyoming’s culture, communities, and workforce. The Governor’s Arts Awards are a wonderful opportunity to recognize and nominate the individuals, educators, and organizations that champion the arts all around the state,” says Rachel Clifton, Wyoming Arts Council Executive Director.
The 2025 recipients will be honored at a dinner and awards ceremony at Little America in Cheyenne on Friday, February 27, 2026.
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 here.
For more information and questions about qualifications for a nomination, contact Mandy Connelley with the Wyoming Arts Council. Learn more about the Wyoming Arts Council at wyomingartscouncil.org.