LUSK, Wyo. – May 4, 2026 – The Wyoming Arts Council board will hold its quarterly meeting May 18–19 at the Wyoming Municipal Power Agency (WMPA), 4041 U.S. Highway 20, in Lusk. The meeting will begin at 1 p.m. Monday, May 18, and continue Tuesday, May 19, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. An executive session may be called if necessary.

Members of the public are invited to attend any portion of the meeting to observe the board process. The board will review upcoming grants, including panel recommendations for the fiscal year 2027 Community Support Grant.

Interested parties may attend in person or join virtually via Google Meet on Monday at  meet.google.com/avy-smpj-ejj or by calling (513) 818-1694‬ and entering PIN: ‪731 996 364‬# and on Tuesday via Google Meet at meet.google.com/fui-izfq-qso or by calling (262) 674-7386‬ and entering PIN: ‪572 890 045‬#. All callers will be muted except during the public comment period.

Public comment will be heard on Monday, May 18, at 3:30 p.m. This will be the only opportunity for the public to comment on the grant review process. Public comment provides an opportunity to share updates, events, or feedback with the Arts Council board.

Community Support Grant appeals will not be heard by the board unless formally requested in advance. The Arts Council offers a formal appeal process for applicants that requires submitting an appeal form to the grants manager at least 48 hours before the meeting. Appeals may be submitted if a conflict of interest was not disclosed by a panelist or if inaccurate information was knowingly provided during the panel’s review. For more information, contact Cashmere Balland, grants and administration manager, at (307) 214-7819 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

In addition to the board meeting, Wyoming Arts Council staff and board members will host a free, informal networking social hour at the Niobrara County Library on Monday, May 18, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Local artists, creatives, educators, and community organizations are encouraged to attend to connect, learn about Arts Council programs, and explore opportunities to support arts and cultural projects in their communities.

The mission of the Wyoming Arts Council is to provide leadership and invest resources to champion, sustain, and cultivate community through the arts.

For a detailed agenda or more information, contact the Wyoming Arts Council at (307) 777-7742.

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