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A poignant holiday note for Jackson Hole’s contemporary arts scene is that two of its best galleries, the Oswald and Lyndsay McCandless Contemporary, are closing their doors. With them go venues for myriad contemporary artists – photographers, painters, sculptors, multi-media artists, crafts people, filmmakers – and the loss pries open, to a greater degree, a cultural chasm our community must strive to close.
Ever entrepreneurial, McCandless and the Oswalds are combining their artist rosters for one great contemporary art sale opportunity. The two galleries offer up the works of more than 40 artists in a special series of Seasonal events, taking place at the Oswald Gallery, 165 North Center Street:
December 17 & 18, 6-8 pm: “Art Cocktails”
December 26, 6-9 pm: “Holiday Party”
December 28, 29 & 30, 6-8 pm: “Art Talks”
Through the months of December and January, 2010, all proceeds will 
provide a percentage of art sales as donations to local arts non-profits. Beneficiaries include the Center of Wonder, the Art Association, Teton ArtLab, Womentum and the National Museum of Wildlife Art.
Press materials feature images of works by Bronwyn Minton, Rick Bartow and Nine Francois. Check both gallery websites for their complete artist lists, and phone 307.413.4331 for more information.
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Galleries West sends word that a new hardcover coffee table book, “Sculpture of the Rockies,” has just been released by the editors of Southwest Art Magazine. The book “surveys the broad spectrum and spectacular variety of current sculpture being created in the Rocky Mountain region.”
“The Rocky Mountain region of the American West is renowned for its natural beauty – rugged, snow-capped peaks, sweeping valley vistas, towering pine trees, delicate wildflowers – as well as its artistic splendor, with many noted sculptors living and working in this area,” herald the book’s publishers.
As many as 97 sculptors have chosen favorite works to share; they also talk about their process and inspiration. The book includes both contemporary and traditional sculpture, even providing a sampling of purely abstract works. Galleries West will have the books on sale, and suggest you call to reserve a copy. The gallery is offering some special deals on holiday 
shopping, so jingle their telephone bells (307.733.4525) to find out more.
Galleries West is currently showcasing its annual holiday exhibit, the 7th Annual Little Jewels Holiday Miniature Show, running through January 15, 2010. An opening reception takes place December 30, 3-8 pm. In this miniatures show, paintings measure 11×14 inches and smaller; sculptures are 12x12x12 inches and smaller. Chimney-sized gifts for all!
Greg Woodard’s “Native Americana,” an exhibition of his new sculptural works, opens with an artist’s reception at Altamira Fine Art on Thursday, September 17, 2-4:00 pm. The show, currently on display, remains up through September 21.
Woodard is largely self-taught. I’ve chosen to share his portrayal of a wolf, “Last Stand,” carved from apricot wood, because the continued successful sustaining of our region’s wolf population is, currently, at the top of conservationist’s lists. But Woodard is widely known for keenly specific bird sculptures. A master falconer, Woodard has been a contender in the Ward World Competition in Ocean City, MD, recognized as the most prestigious bird carving competition in the world. That is big stuff.
The arts overlap with with conservation and conscientious hunting. We can all co-exist if we are mindful and creative. As Woodard notes, understanding environment, habits and characteristics of wildlife is crucial to us, crucial to survival. His love of the wild is present in his work.
For information, email connect@altamiraart.com.
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Chris Burch sends this headline:
“THESE ARE THE PEOPLE IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD: CENTER OF WONDER SHOW FOCUSES ON COMMUNITY DURING FALL ARTS FESTIVAL!”
Where: Lyndsay McCandless Contemporary, 130 South Jackson Street
When: September 11, 5-8 p.m. (Palates & Palettes Night!)
Sponsors: Center of Wonder, LMC, Art Association, Community Foundation, Rocky Mountain Bank, Wyoming Arts Council, National Endowment for the Arts.
Many locals have a hidden–or not so hidden–creative side. You probably know some of them, but others come as a surprise. This exhibit, curated by Christian Burch, consists of 30 wooden silhouettes of these secret creative people.
Maybe they can be placed around downtown Jackson? Our version of NYC’s bronze, life-sized sculptures of businessmen and other citizens, sprinkled around that city. A nice echo of last winter’s cut-out wildlife figures spread around Wilson and its environs.
Says Burch, ” The show, … in collaboration with Bland Hoke and The Center of Wonder, consists of thirty wooden silhouettes of Jackson Hole citizens painted by an equal number of Jackson’s own local artists. The free-standing figures have been painted so that one side represents what is known of the person, while the other side is painted to reveal something that might not be known. “ Works will be auctioned off to benefit non-profits chosen by the artists.
Information about public art programs will be on display and computers will be available for people to comment on the Teton County Comprehensive Plan review.
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Teton Artlab spotlights favorite local artist Craig Spankie, on September 11. Jackson natives Mark and Wade Dunstan and Abbie Miller contribute, too. Mark and Wade are the children of Kaidi Dunstan and grandkids of Art Association founder Georgie Morgan. (Abbie is making a huge inflatable dress! Heck yes. – TW) The opening takes place during the FAF festivities that evening. But don’t call Travis, he has a new baby. Call Spankie, now an old hand with babies: 699-0687.
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Came across a headline the other day about Scottsdale, Arizona’s Museum of Contemporary Art. Its attendance “surged” and grew by more than 6,000 visitors since the economic bomb fell, and the museum has enjoyed more than 40,000 visitors in the past fiscal year. That’s more than last year, but less than its 2005-2006 high, a 47,291 visitor count. The link to that article is here.
E.I. Couse, (1866-1936), "Moonlight"
Upstairs at Trailside Gallery, towards the rear, are treasures. The Jackson Hole Art Auction takes place Saturday, September 19 at the Jackson Hole Center for the Arts. The auction is taking bidder registrations; 2009 consignment deadlines have long passed, but you may submit artwork for consideration for 2010′s Auction by logging onto their website.
To tempt you, here’s a look at this year’s schedule. The Jackson Hole Art Auction 
is produced in conjunction with the Gerald Peters Gallery. All times are Mountain Standard Time.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 18: Auction Preview. Free to the public at the Center for the Arts, 240 S. Glenwood. 10:00 am – 7:00 pm.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 19 DOORS OPEN AT 9:00 A.M. PREVIEW UNTIL 1:00 P.M.
10:00 – 11:00 am: LECTURE & SLIDE SHOW: TUCKER SMITH, “THE WIND RIVERS.”
10:00 am – 1:00 pm: BOOK SIGNING-GARY TEMPLE, “GOLLINGS, MORE OF THE STORY,” WILLIAM T. WARD & GARY TEMPLE.
1:00 p.m. - JACKSON HOLE ART AUCTION COMMENCES.
The Auction takes place during Jackson Hole’s Fall Arts Festival. A calendar of events relating to the visual arts may be found by clicking on the Festival Calendar link on the right side of the blog, near the top of the page. The calendar will be posted here at Festival time. Got Fall Arts Info? Send it along to me, at: tammy@jacksonholearttours.com. Visual arts information only, please.
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Up at CIAO: Here’s the skinny on CIAO’s new show: “Nocturnes, Art Inspired by the Night” features an eclectic array of art from jewelry to photography, created by local and international artists. The opening reception will take place Saturday August 22nd, 6-9pm at CIAO Gallery on Glenwood. This exhibition features artists Chang Jorinde, an artist from Taiwan and Texas based artist Twyla Bloxham. This exhibition will feature local artist & guest juror Benji Pierson as well as Glass Artists Liz Peet. New York City based jeweler Kristen Wall, will feature her one of a kind, city night inspired pieces.”
Phone number to call for more information: 307-413-4841.
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ARTS & ECONOMY: Rocco Landesman was confirmed as chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts. According to the New London Day, “…his straight-talking style, Missouri roots and affinity for baseball and country music are expected to give him a leg up with many legislators.”
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“Habitat for Humanity is launching a new social networking group, ‘DIGS’ – Dedicated Individuals Giving and Serving. DIGS brings together active young locals who share a passion for Jackson Hole and who support housing in order to preserve an engaged and diverse community. The group offers a fun and social way for Jackson residents to give back, and aims to raise enough money in the next twelve months to “dig” the foundation on a new Habitat house.”
HERE COMES THE ART PART….
“DIGS will host a kick-off event this Wednesday, August 26 from 5pm – 8pm at Lyndsay McCandless Contemporary. The event will feature live bluegrass music from the Random Canyon Growlers and a raffle of two tandem flights with JH Paragliding. It will also showcase works by local artists crafted from Habitat ReStore materials in partnership with Lyndsay McCandless Contemporary. Complimentary Snake River (award winning!) beer, wine, and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Memberships will be available for purchase at the event for $35 and include free entry to all DIGS events, a free raffle ticket for the paragliding raffle, and discounts at local businesses including Amangani, Elevated Grounds, Nikai, Skinny Skis, Tobacco Row, Jackson Whole Grocer, and the Mangy Moose. FREE!”
Info: Office: (307) 734-0828
lauren@tetonhabitat.org
www.tetonhabitat.org
Jeff Ham and Malcolm Furlow open a new show, “The West – Expressions in Color,” August 1 – 15, at Mountain Trails Gallery. An artists’ reception takes place Thursday, August 6, 5-8 p.m. Mountain Trails is ensconced in its new space, on the northeast corner of Jackson Town Square. Haven’t been in? Now’s your chance–both artists will be on hand.
Is it me, or does this gentleman look angry? Ham portraits have conveyed pride, spirituality…check his earlier big, brightly painted, delineated portraits. They’re thinking, “I’m huge. I’m beautiful. I’m iconic.” Now, paint is thrown in the face of confidence, a bloodied history is realized, and Ham’s “Blue Indian” is tear tracked, a devastating accusation in his eyes.
This evolved perspective is a good reason to check out Ham’s new works. His color and composition spring from a background in illustration — Ham is a Disney veteran.
“I do my best to translate emotion and feelings into color and communicate my individual interpretation of each subject,” he explained. ”My goal is to capture spontaneity. As an artist I am learning to express myself in an honest and straightforward manner.”
Malcolm Furlow wears a coat of many painting colors; his vivid canvases reflect a love of the outdoors, landscape, Western history, cowboys and wildlife.
Furlow lives and works primarily at his northern New Mexico ranch. Sitting under 
the pinion trees provides peace and solitude that feed his creative soul. I remember a story about a bull, Ferdinand, who sat under a cork tree smelling flowers, away from all the other sparring, fighting bulls. It’s a story of peace. 307.734.8150.
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Lyndsay McCandless plans on pulling out another First Friday this month. She’s got rocker Charlotte Potter and Friends set to play at Lyndsay McCandless Contemporary on Friday, August 7.
That’s great music. Drove by the gallery the other day, and McCandless still has works up; she’s not done. Perhaps she should just turn it all into a nightclub? A coffee house? We don’t have a coffee house. The kind with beatnik poets and red checked table cloths. Maybe Mike Bressler would show up and do a reading. Pay for his food. We don’t have a university town bookstore/bistro kind of place, where ensembles play cellos in the corner, and there are shelves and shelves of things to read, book-related items to buy, newspapers from around the world, AND art on the wall…ALL IN ONE PLACE. Breakfast would be nice, too.
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PS: Lyndsay McCandless is promoting her new venture, SLAM, a farmer’s market for artists taking place on Saturdays, at 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, at the gallery. Finish up at the Town Square Farmer’s Market, then head on over to Jackson Street. 734.0649.
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CIAO Gallery’s deadline for entry to Nocturnes: Art Inspired by the Night 
was July 31, but give gallery director Michelle Walters a call if you missed it. Walters tells me that anyone applying for CIAO exhibitions can do so online, via the gallery’s website. “Nocturnes” opening reception is scheduled for Saturday, August 22.
CIAO’s next deadline, for its 2nd Annual Call of the Wild is August 7th. The show will run during Fall Arts Festival week. Check the website’s “Call to Artists” tab. For more information contact Walters, or visit www.ciaogallery.com.
“Hearing Our Voices,” a film written, directed, filmed and edited by Girls Actively Participating! ( GAP! ) debuts Tuesday, April 28, 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Lyndsay McCandless Contemporary. The film explores the interests and talents of middle school girls.
A tough age, those middle school years. Back in the day, a middle school girl’s voice was often ignored, if not downright muffled. Or duct taped. GAP! promotes the well-being of adolescent girls through active participation in self- discovery, community building, and service to others.
April 28th’s festivities are open house, free! Everyone is welcome. The film project was made possible by the Wyoming Women’s Foundation. Learn more at www.gapjh.org.
Lyndsay McCandless Contemporary is located at 130 S. Jackson Street, in Jackson. For information, contact Amy Manhart, (307) 734-8528 or amanhart@teton1.k12.wy.us.
