CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Jan. 26, 2026 – Tickets are still available to attend the 43rd Annual Governor’s Arts Awards dinner and ceremony, set for Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, at Little America Hotel and Resort in Cheyenne.

The annual event honors individuals and organizations whose work has made a lasting impact on Wyoming’s arts, culture, and creative communities. The ceremony begins at 6 p.m. and includes dinner and the presentation of awards by Gov. Mark Gordon and First Lady Jennie Gordon.

Individual tickets are $75 per person and may be purchased online at 2026governorsartsawards.rsvpify.com. The deadline to RSVP is Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026. A limited number of sponsorship opportunities are still available.

A hotel room block is available at Little America for event guests and will expire Wednesday, Feb. 4. To reserve a room, visit: https://littleamerica.ihotelier.com/little-america-cheyenne/book/dates-of-stay?groupID=5065814.  

The 2025 Governor’s Arts Award recipients are Community Fine Arts Center (Rock Springs), Becky Larsen (Lander), Ernie Marsh (Lovell) and Susan Miller (Sheridan). Each honoree is recognized for outstanding contributions to the arts, education, and cultural heritage of Wyoming.

The Governor’s Arts Awards were established in 1982 and 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. Since then, individuals and organizations from more than 50 Wyoming communities and statewide organizations have been honored for their dedication to the arts in Wyoming.

For additional information or sponsorship opportunities, contact Mandy Connelley with the Wyoming Arts Council at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (307) 214-2701.

Figure 1: Promotional graphic announcing the 2025 recipients of the Wyoming Governor’s Arts Awards. The ceremony will be held Feb. 27, 2026, at Little America in Cheyenne.

Contact: Mandy Connelley, (307) 214-2701; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.