Jackson Hole Art Blog

The Teton Literacy’s Second Annual Mother’s Day Trunk Show, a two-day event, features the best of Jackson Hole’s local arts.   May 1-2, take a pre-Mother’s Day stroll over to the historic Wort Hotel in downtown Jackson to view, and bid on, a wealth of jewelry, glasswork, paintings, sculpture, ceramics, needlework and more.   Bid on a complimentary, two-hour Jackson Hole Art Tour for four!  (Value $130 – a great gift for the art-loving ladies in your life, a great treat for summer visitors!)   Fly fishing, spa visits and more goodies will also be up for bid.

The event kicks off with a Friday, May 1 cocktail party and first glance at some great items up for silent bid at the Wort; Saturday, May 2, come back to check out the all-day trunk show and bidding action.

All proceeds benefit the Teton Literacy Program. Check with event organizers regarding non-profit donation tax benefits.   Stefanie Thompson and Andria Clancy are the co-chairs.   For more information log onto Teton Literacy’s website. Phone 307-733-9242.

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Art for the Soul-Soup for the Bowl, happening at the Art Association on Friday, May 1, 5:30-8:00 p.m., is a new and down-to-earthenware fundraiser for the Art Association’s community arts education program.  An affordable $25 gets you in the door.  Once in, here’s what happens:  pick your own hand-thrown ceramic bowl–thrown or coiled by Art Association ceramicists.  Then, fill that beautiful bowl with your choice of an array of delicious soups from local restaurants.

And…drink beer! (Hope there’s some cheddar soup to go with that.)  Open mic entertainment is on the docket, and attendees get a sneak preview of this Spring’s YARD Art exhibition, headed up by local artist Ben Roth.

Bowl-er artists include: Wesley Barron, Rudy Borrego, Jenny Dowd, Sam Dowd, Bronwyn Minton, Janet Monahan, Robert Palmquist, Allison Parker, Amanda Rizner, Veronica Schreibeis, Valerie Seaberg, Dean Stayner, Marianne Sturken, Tenley Thompson, Josh Thulin and Nicole Waichunas.         Information: 307-733-6379.   Or, log onto www.artassociation.org.

Ginny Newsom’s call-to-action letter begins like this:

“Dear Valley Creatives – Teton Valley Community Recycling’s (TVCR) almost Annual “Trash Bash Meets Project Runway” is coming up in five weeks!”

April 25 is the day TVCR’s art n’ trash extravaganza happens, and it will be the area’s closing event celebrating Earth Week.

Newsom and TVCR are asking you to create something great this year, and that something can be a Trash n’ Show or Silent Auction item.

“Everyone knows our event has the coolest stuff in the Valley,” says Newsom.   The kitchen sink and everything from fashion accessories to  pet wares, bikinis, dresses, prom dresses, mini dresses, and bling is welcome.

You can bring or make Bird Houses, Bat Houses, Dog Houses, whirlygigs, flags, banners, balloon art…all kinds of heART.

Items that save resources are especially welcome–make something from salvaged and found materials!

The bottom line:  Let TVCR know if you are IN or OUT, because they’re making their list and want you to be on it.  Get the publicity, man!

Newsom says:

• Shauna Crandall is this year’s Runway MC.   An event in itself.
• Gretchen..sorry, don’t have Gretchen’s last name–is providing a GIANT EARTH FLAG made from trampoline fabric. ( An idea with a certain bounce to it. )
• Newsom is “rebuilding Mother Earth.”
• Jan Tice is heading up a mural project–group mural making is a gas, guys.   Photographer will be present to catch you on digital.
• Many artists and other clever types are cooking up creative fun.

Minimum bids will be strictly enforced.   If an item does not reach its reserved bid amount, the item will be retained and auctioned on eBay.  No talent and time will be undersold.

For more-better details, contact Ginny Newsom this way:  208-354-8107/208-201-3097 cell/ or  gnewsom@tetontel.com.   TVCR’s website is  www.tetonrecycling.org.