Art is subjective, so should it be judged? May 9, 2013 | By Jane Lavino
Our Museum recently announced the results of three different art contests: The prestigious Bull-Bransom Award for book illustration, the Betty Nelson Artistic Promise Award for kids, and the Traveling Trout Contest for teens. After 29 years in art education I’ve seen the gamut of approaches and opinions regarding the judging of art. Here’s what I’ve learned. 1) Art…
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Win PRIZES at Mix’d Media: George Catlin’s American Buffalo May 7, 2013 | By Amy Goicoechea
George Catlin’s American Buffalo serves as the inspiration for the first Mix’d Media of the summer season. The 40 original paintings that so deftly show us the inseparable relationship between Native Americans and the bison present the perfect theme for the evening’s celebration. Guests may dance to the alt-country-blues tunes of local band, The Boondocks. They may also have a…
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National Volunteer Appreciation Week April 25, 2013 | By Carter Cox
These are some of my favorite people connected to the Museum.Yes, they are at the Brew Pub, enjoying a well-deserved lunch. Week after week, the Museum strives to provide the best experience to our visitors. We could not do that without these volunteers. Since it’s Volunteer Appreciation Week, I think it’s important to slow down and thank all of the volunteers….
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No place like home… April 23, 2013 | By Ponteir Sackrey
I just got back after a few weeks traveling to LA and Las Vegas and while I’m always glad for a respite from the Wyoming spring—a healthy mix of snow, sleet, and rain—it’s not the change in weather that allures. It’s the change in culture. I was raised near Boston, Massachusetts and spent my first 29 years enjoying its…
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Ready for Action on the Sculpture Trail April 9, 2013 | By Jane Lavino
This past week the marmots have awoken from their winter hibernation. They seem to be looking for excitement, or at least for some green vegetation (something we are all happy to see after a long winter!) Marmot sightings are a definite sign of spring, and a reminder that the summer season of activity will soon begin. We have some awesome…
