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State of the Art: Student Art Show in Honor of Marion Buchenroth

February 24, 2024 - May 5, 2024
Exhibition open February 24 – May 5, 2024

This youth art exhibit is an annual collaboration between the National Museum of Wildlife Art and art educators from Teton County schools. The several hundred works of art on display beautifully demonstrate how students grow as artists as they move through grades K-12. Each art educator and group of students interpreted the theme Visual Poetry in their own way. The diversity of media and artistic approaches showcases the creativity of our students and the quality of art education in Teton County.

Visual poetry is a form of expression at the intersection of literature and visual art. It allows for exploration that engages multiple senses and deepens the meaning and experience of a poem or a picture. It can be graphic art made from words, words hidden within a painting, or movement expressing the rhythm of a poem. Artists and poets in this exhibit engage multiple disciplines to transcend the boundaries of visual arts and creative writing. Enjoy this unique exhibit and all the ways our K-12 artists are breaking the bounds of artistic expression.

Eugene Spankie, Jackson Hole High School Sculpture Class, Inspired by Robert Frost's "Dust of Snow."
Madison Kramer, Jackson Hole High School, Inspired by Nora Valegard's "Lotus."
Artwork by students at Jackson and Kelly Elementary Schools.
Artwork by students at Jackson Hole High School.
Reasonable Fear by Ruthie Dornan, Inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien.
Anna Brown, Inspired by Jakub Dryja's "Specimen."
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Prismatic Menagerie: Origami-Inspired Sculptures by Hacer

Through May 31, 2026

We are adding a bold pop of color to the Cache corridor this summer! Take a wander on the wild side and explore the Prismatic Menagerie from the National Museum of Wildlife Art to Center for the Arts—it’s a straight shot down Cache/Hwy 89. With five bold origami-inspired sculptures, this exciting outdoor exhibition brings Hacer’s work to Jackson Hole through a collaboration between two of Jackson’s impactful art institutions.

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Exploring Wildlife Art

Long Term Installation

Featuring old favorites and never-before-seen acquisitions, this new gallery layout explores humanity’s relationship with wildlife via the art of nature.

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"Phenomenal gallery! Exquisitely curated! Must-see highlight of our trip. P.S. Lunch was also delicious!"
— Jen R.
"Amazing collection of art. This is truly a special place!"
— David L.
"Absolutely incredible! We will be back!"
— Sebastian D.
"Love the variety of art, the historic documentation, and how attitudes changed and developed about wilderness and wildlife. Plus, wonderful interactive areas!"
— Bill S.
"Lunch was fab - the trout po' boy and lettuce wraps, wow!"
— Pamela Ann S.
"This is one of my happy places. I stop here every time I'm in Jackson."
— Monica M.
"Best food in town and 5-star service! We'll be coming back again! "
— Anna T.
"Not only was the museum interesting, the all gender bathroom was great. Thank you for thinking about LGBTQ and disabled people!"
— Bishnu A.