Posts from ‘Kids’ Art’
The Art Association’s 2011 CHRISTMAS BAZAAR is heeeeeeeeeerrrrrrrrrrreeeeeee (I am thinking of that crazy, wire-hanger-bodied Target 2-day Sale Lady….)! Saturday, December 3, at Snow King Center, make your way up to the 46th Annual Christmas Bazaar. Doors open at 9:30 am and close at 5:00 pm. Local and regional artists, foodies, jewelers, fabric specialists and creative people who know how to use a knitting needle will be on hand….as will those phenomenal holiday WREATHS.
I don’t see an entry fee listed on the Art Association website, but as their summer Art Fairs charge $3 cover, I’d count on having that amount handy to get in. Leave pepper spray at home, mind your manners, walk in an orderly way to and from the entrance, please! Let’s show some holiday shopping class, Jackson Hole! Thank goodness we’re low on Walmarts! www.jhartfair.org.
Mix’d Media, a new once-monthly adult arts n’ media n’ mingling event, debuts at the National Museum of Wildlife Art on Tuesday, November 8. The inaugeral party, a “convergence of music, art-making, conversation, and delicious fare,” includes checking out Exquisite Animal: A Community Art Exhibit, an updated version of a Surrealist parlor game, “Exquisite Corpse.” Assistant Curator of Art Bronwyn Minton is the exhibit’s mastermind. Participating artists were given a piece of paper folded in thirds – and each artist drew either a head, body or legs on the top, middle, or bottom of the paper without looking at the parts drawn by other artists. When the paper unfolds, sublime fantasy characters make themselves known. Many local artists lent their talents to the show, on display through February 5, 2012.
“The nature of this game is that it is a surprise and a fast turnaround,” says Minton. “It’s exciting and suspenseful to let chance take a bit of control in this way. The artists don’t know who they are collaborating with, the animal will be imaginary – combining three parts of different animals – and the outcome is certain to be surprising, fantastical and delightful.”
Mix’d Media happens 6-9 pm, at the Museum. A $5 cover charge gets you in to meet the artists, make your own silk-screened artwork “inspired by exhibition artist DJ Vert-One,” enjoy comedy by Jackson’s Laff Staff, and check out a bar and great food from Rising Sage Café.
“Exquisite” artists include Dwayne Harty, Jennifer Hoffman, Jenny Dowd, Sharon Thomas, Kelly Halpin, Greta Gretzinger, Mark Nowlin, Amy Ringholz, and David Klaren. www.wildlifeart.org
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Years ago I had the honor of interviewing the Community Safety Network’s former director, Cathy O’Connor. I was researching a story about the pervasiveness and patterns of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking in Teton County. I also spoke with other CSN staff members, volunteer advocates, counselors and former victims. Meeting these women, learning about their experiences and feeling first hand the dedication and focus of the Community Safety Network is something I’ll never forget. To this day, when I come across any of the women I spoke with, I get goosebumps.
I recently had occasion to call upon Jackson’s Victim Services . I was being stalked, and the man was a “repeater.” Luckily, I never feared for my physical safety, but I was being followed and harassed. The case almost went to court, but at the last hour an agreement was struck that included making a sizeable donation to the Community Safety Network through Old Bill’s Fun Run. A very good resolution to a nasty experience.
Saturday, November 5, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at the Wort Hotel, check out Handmade for Hope, an art sale benefitting the Community Safety Network. Textiles, wood carvings, jewelry, artwork, glass, pottery, candles and sculpture—made by local artisans—will be for sale. All proceeds benefit CSN. Admission is free, and attendees are eligible for a discounted lunch at the Silver Dollar Grill.
For more information, call CSN at 307.733.3711 www.communitysafetynetwork.org
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The Wyoming Arts Council Biennial Fellowship Exhibition opens in the Art Association’s ArtSpace Main and Loft Galleries on November
4th. An opening reception takes place 5:30-7:30 pm. Vistors can view work by ten Wyoming artists who have received Visual Arts Fellowships in the past two years. Artists will be on hand. The opening reception happens Friday November 4, 5:30 – 7:30.
Thursday, November 3, exhibition curator Nancy Bowen gives a talk at 5:30 pm in the gallery. The public is welcome! Free. For more info: http://www.artassociation.org/exhibitions/future.html
Additionally, the Art Association notes its popular silent auction Out of the Woods takes place at the Center for the Arts Theater Lobby on November 18, 2011, 6-9:00 pm. www.artassociation.org
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The new Jackson Hole Children’s Museum’s Grand Opening is scheduled for 4-8:00 pm on Friday, November 4, 2011. The newly renovated facility is located at 174 North King Street, in Jackson.
“The Jackson Hole Children’s Museum strives to inspire imagination and creativity by encouraging families to examine their world together through interactive exhibits and programming,” says museum Managing Director Paige Byron. “The museum is excited to open the doors to its new facility, which will include a variety of exciting exhibits. Families can play in their very own pretend grocery store, “The Mountain Market,” sponsored by Jackson Whole Grocer; boys and girls alike can play together on our indoor
“Climber,” sponsored by the Community Foundation of Jackson Hole. Families can learn about thermal air currents, simple machines, and light and shadow, returning time and time again to create new mazes and machines to further inquiry. Our youngest residents, under the age of three, will find developmentally appropriate sensory and motor activities in our “Backyard Tot Spot”….We are excited to be partnering with a number of local companies, organizations, and families, to offer the valley’s youngest residents a year-round place to play with their families.”
For more information, contact Byron at 307.733.3996 or 615.335.0283. email: Paige@jhchildrensmuseum.org www.jhchildrensmuseum.org
Judging by the window displays popping up around town, it’s not too early to start thinking about the holidays. Glass blower Laurie Thal is always thinking ahead. Thal is offering the chance to “friends and clients” a special opportunity to come on out to her Wilson studio and blow your own decorative glass ornaments. November 5 through December 18 2011, Thal is offering glass blowing parties. Her own “hot glass magic” provides families, office groups, or any collection of happy souls the chance to make some sparkling, one-of-a-kind gifts. Or, keep them yourself, you may feel a little Grinchy about your pretty ornaments!
Two-hour sessions are scheduled for groups of four to six people. Cost is $25 per person. Only groups of four to six; you bring your friends, and Thal will provide the materials. It’s like making a reservation at a restaurant, folks! Additionally, Thal will take 25% off the cost of all studio purchases made during your session. For more information, call 307.733.5096 or 307.690.2491. email: thalglass@bresnan.net.
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The National Museum of Wildlife Art’s fall “Harvest on the Hill” takes place Sunday, November 6, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm. The popular, family friendly event is free to area residents and is part of the Musuem’s free First Sundays series. “Wild About Penguins” is the theme, after the Museum’s exhibit 
“The Last Ocean: Antarctica’s Ross Sea Photographs by John Weller.” All kinds of family activities are planned, and here they are:
• 1 – 4 p.m. (ongoing, allow 20-30 minutes for completion) – Scavenger Hunt! Dress for active fun, rain or shine, and meet in the amphitheater for an all-ages scavenger hunt to explore the sculpture trail – with clues, surprising discoveries and free entry in a raffle for great prizes. Win a “Weekend Warrior” Pass or the chance to have a stone engraved on the sculpture trail pathway. Raffle drawing at 4:10 p.m. in the amphitheater.
• 1 – 2:30 p.m. – Craft for Kids: Paint Your Penguin! Kids can explore John Weller’s photographs and learn about the different varieties of penguins that live in the Ross Sea ecosystem before painting their own unique model version of the Antarctic birds to take home.
• 2:30 p.m. – 20-minute film: Plunge of the Penguins. Follow Gentoo penguin chicks on the Antarctic Peninsula as they encounter sibling rivalry, food denial by parents, and extreme weather.
• 2:50 p.m. – 35-minute film: Return to Penguin City. An intriguing children’s film that explores how Adelie penguins cope with rapid climate change in the magical landscape of Antarctica.
Checking out “Harvest on the Hill” is a great way to explore the Museum, spend family time, learn about wildlife and wildlife art and, most importantly, HAVE FUN! (Q: How do Penguins drink their cola? A: On the rocks!) www.wildlifeart.org
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Jackson Hole Public Art has posted a reminder Request for Qualifications for proposals to create functional art for Redmond Street in Jackson, Wyoming. Deadline for submissions is Sunday, October 30, 2011.
Project budget: $15,000. Have a question or need more info? Contact Carrie Geraci at 307.413.1474. To read the posting JH Public’s Art’s website, click here.
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Momentum is building for the Plein Air Convention & Expo in Las Vegas from April 12-15, 2012 , with the announcement that Scott L. Christensen, Jeremy Lipking, and Peter Adams will be giving lectures and
demonstrations during the event.
“Of all the artists, whose work I admire, it is an honor to be selected as one of the top participants,” Christensen says. Check out the extraordinary gathering of collectors, artists, and scholars: (www.pleinairconvention.com).
Jackson photographer Jeff Diener will teach a Fall Photo Workshop in Grand Teton National Park, September 28-October 2, 2011.
“We’ll be using the best light of the day, sunrises and sunsets, and visit some great, and lesser known locations,” notes Diener. “I’ve been exploring and shooting in GTNP for the past 15 yrs. We’ll help participants get comfortable adjusting to changing conditions and sites and create dramatic high-end images. Location scouting, assessing locations and weather, helping participants get to know their cameras, practice with functions and new techniques will be covered. We’ll also spend time each day discussing post-processing computer workflow.” Cost is $875 per person.
Wild West Photos will sponsor the workshop–check the agency’s website here. Contact Diener for more information. 307-734-4450 jeff@jeffdiener.com
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The Jackson Hole Historical Society offers free children’s art classes for kids in grades 1-4, Tuesday mornings, 9:30-11:00 a.m., during 
August. Classes will include storytelling, museum exploring, craft making, and the all important snack. Class sizes are limited to 15 children. Here’s the calendar:
August 2: “Pots, Paper, and Pouches” has fun with stories of Indians, explorers, and settlers. Build a fort and make pemmican to carry in your own handmade pouch.
August 9: ”Rod, Reel, and Rifle” explores the important roles that hunting and fishing activities have had in the valley. Includes storytelling, the creation of a “story” hide and a hanging three-dimensional fish.
August 16: “Awe Inspiring Art” discovers the role of artists and photographers in preserving the beauty of Jackson Hole. Includes storytelling, plein air painting, cookie decorating activities and more.
August 23: “Laughs and Lariats” explores the questions “Does the cowboy wear his tools?” and “Does a rodeo have clowns?” Kids make their own chaps and ride into history with a real cowboy to discover the answers.
For more information, contact Mindy Barnett at 307.733.9605. jhhsmeducation@wyom.net
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Wyoming Gallery, upstairs at Jack Dennis Sports, holds an artists’ reception for Derek DeYoung, Jeff Currier and Jim Berkenfield on Friday, August 5, 4-7:30 pm.
Berkenfield says he has been fly fishing for eighteen years and guiding in the Greater Yellowstone area for the past twelve. “I have continuously photographed my fishing exploits,” he says. “I have recently begun to focus on new perspectives of trout…fish in hand, and during the moments of release.”
Currier’s work is published in fly fishing magazines, catalogs, brochures, and books. He is the author of Currier’s Quick and Easy
Guide to Saltwater Fly Fishing and Currier’s Quick and Easy Guide to Warmwater Fly Fishing guide books.
DeYoung’s work has “veered off from the traditional fish illustration style.” His contemporary paintings focus on style and color rather than rendering realistic images of fish.
The store and gallery are noted fortheir fly fishing equipment, guiding and expertise. A.D. Maddox also calls Wyoming Gallery home. www.jdwyominggallery.com 307.733.7548.
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What is this? That’s what my Facebook friend Steve Mooney (SVP, Jack Morton Global Brand Experience!) would ask.
Answer is, it’s a detail (I think!) of one of two walls, each displaying 40 fused glass bricks. The wall is part of the new Home Ranch project, and will be designed and created by Jackson glass artist (and Facebook friend!) John Frechette. The shuffled, stacked stained glass resembles bison and grizzly DNA.
What do you say to that, Facebook friend “Grizzly 399?”
A Jackson Hole cultural and community rite of Spring, the Federal Junior Duck Stamp Contest, is on view May 1 – August 10, 2010 at the National Museum of Wildlife Art (NMWA). The show hangs in the Museum’s King Gallery and a virtual exhibition can viewed on line at WildlifeArt.org/Learn/FedJrDuckStamp/.
2010 marks 16 years of Federal Junior Duck Stamp art exhibiting at NMWA. The contest and subsequent show, lovingly administrated by Sugden Family Curator of Education Jane Lavino, has a mission to awaken children’s knowledge of the connection between wetland conservation, natural resources and, I must add, art.
Pictured top-of-page, left, is this year’s winning entry, “Flight of the Blue Moon,” by 17-year old 
Pinedale, Wyoming student Lisanne Fear. The exhibition features the top 36 ribbon winners out of 610 total Wyoming entries. In addition to the top winners on exhibit, 64 Honorable Mention ribbons were awarded in each of the four age groups (grades K – 3, 4 – 6, 7 – 9, and 10 – 12).
Fear’s oil painting depicts a pair of Pintail ducks, a species common to Wyoming. For her efforts Fear will have her work representing the state at the National Junior Duck Stamp contest scheduled for Friday, April 23, 2010, at the Science Museum of Minnesota in St. Paul, Minnesota. If she wins there, she will win $5,000 and head on to Washington D.C. and also be the artist whose work is the image for the 2010-2011 Junior Duck Stamp. Buy the stamp for $5.00 and your contribution goes towards supporting conservation education.
There are many more winners in many divisions. Get a full listing by visiting the Museum’s website, AND by visiting the exhibit itself. Doing so is a great treat, and a reminder of the talent and heart behind each and every Jr. Duck Stamp competition. Conservation lay people will gain new knowledge of duck species. This exhibition educates adults as well as youth.
First through Third place contest winners will be honored at a dinner and awards ceremony at the National Museum of Wildlife Art on Saturday July 24, 2010. For more information, please contact Amy Goicoechea at agoicoechea@wildlifeart.org or call (307) 732-5435. Information for next year’s contest will be posted on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service homepage at DuckStamps.fws.gov.