April Reception - Secret Garden Auction Items
Join us for a magical evening of art, music, and celebration at our April Opening Art Reception!
Date: April 3rd
Location: ART 321
Free Admission | Open to the Public
Enjoy live music by Jason Ford from Ford & Fossil, a cash bar, free refreshments, and—because no celebration is complete without it—CAKE!
This special exhibition features the breathtaking artworks accepted into our Secret Garden Gala silent auction. Be among the first to view and place your bids on these incredible pieces before the gala!
Come celebrate with us, support local artists, and experience the beauty of the arts community. We can't wait to see you there!
FREE Pizza & Decoration Party!
We're a little over a month away from The Secret Garden Gala and we need your help!
Will you come to help us make flowers in exchange for a little community time and PIZZA?!
March 27th and April 10th Come anytime between 5p and 7p - stay a bit and make some flowers and have some pizza!FREE and open to all! We'll be using scissors and hot glue guns and setting up 'stations' for each task.
Hand Dyed Paper & Mini Zine Workshop with Izabela Tysver
During this workshop you will learn how to dye papers using organic & non-organic dyes, ready to be used for creating books, journals, ephemera & fodder.
Once you create your own unique papers we will utilize them to create a mini-book (also called a zine).
Everyone welcome! No prior experience needed. All materials included!
Thursday, April 17 at 5:30 PM
$55 for ART321 members, $60 for non-members
Please make sure to reserve your spot by signing up at https://tinyurl.com/HandDyedPaper
The Secret Garden Gala - Twilight in the woodland
**SOLD OUT! GET ADDED TO THE WAITLIST!**
Add your name to the waitlist here!
Step into an Enchanted Woodland
Twinkling fairy lights, lush florals, and hidden woodland creatures set the stage for an unforgettable evening of dinner, music, art, and community. Bid on silent auction treasures, enjoy an exciting live auction, and celebrate our Nancy Boston Award honoree, all guided by emcee Prairie Wife.
Savor gourmet charcuterie and family-style tapas by FireRock, paired with a signature cocktail by Backwards Distillery, served by Occasions by Cory.
Tickets will be available on March 14th.
They sold on in just 9 days last year. Don't miss this event.
Meet the artists!
We'll have a special cocktail hour at 5pm where you'll be able to get a personal invite and chat with the artists of our Silent Auction.
Interested in sponsoring our event?
Learn more here
https://tinyurl.com/inthewoodland
Ladybug Amigurumi Crochet Class with Sharon Tuckey
Want to learn how to crochet the cutest little ladybug? Join our Crochet Class and stitch up some good vibes! No prior bug-wrangling experience required. You'll leave with your own little crochet kit and the sweetest plush bug! (All supplies provided!)
Sign up is required to attend! https://tinyurl.com/crochetbugs
Casper Art Walk
We’re excited to announce that the annual Casper Art Walk will begin June 3rd for the sixth season! Join us on the First Thursday of each month from June through September for the 2021 Casper Art Walk!
The Casper Art Walk is a community celebration of the arts through Casper Wyoming’s Downtown Districts!
Stroll at your leisure from one location to another as you visit your favorite spots and discover new creative locations. Fall in love with the artwork of local and regional artists, listen to live music, savor food and drink, and enjoy creative hands on activities!
Don’t feel like you have to visit all locations in downtown Casper in one night! The 2021 Casper Art Walk is held once a month from June-September.
Learn more, register as an artist or business, or sign up for the Maker’s Market at https://casperartwalk.com/.
Casper Art Walk
We’re excited to announce that the annual Casper Art Walk will begin June 3rd for the sixth season! Join us on the First Thursday of each month from June through September for the 2021 Casper Art Walk!
The Casper Art Walk is a community celebration of the arts through Casper Wyoming’s Downtown Districts!
Stroll at your leisure from one location to another as you visit your favorite spots and discover new creative locations. Fall in love with the artwork of local and regional artists, listen to live music, savor food and drink, and enjoy creative hands on activities!
Don’t feel like you have to visit all locations in downtown Casper in one night! The 2021 Casper Art Walk is held once a month from June-September.
Learn more, register as an artist or business, or sign up for the Maker’s Market at https://casperartwalk.com/.
Artistic Form as Function: A Hands-On Pottery Workshop with Amedeo Salamoni
Join us July 7th & 8th from 9 am to 5 pm for Artistic Form As Function: A Hands-On Workshop with Amedeo Salamoni!
Cost: $150/$200/$250
Workshop Description:
Amedeo Salamoni will demonstrate a variety of techniques focusing on form and function. Amedeo has been making pottery for over 35 years and is an accomplished ceramic artist and sculptor. Amedeo will use his extensive wheel throwing skills as well as introducing some hand-building techniques he uses to create his slab forms and sculptures. Amedeo uses his vessels as a canvas to explore texture and form, by carving, sanding, and manipulating the clay. This workshop will be hands on and Amedeo will offer demonstrations, critiques, and talk about wood-firing and why potters notoriously love playing with fire and why clay lovers keep buying their pots
Participants will experiment with the techniques shared in the workshop with Amedeo’s guidance.
Register here: https://bit.ly/3omxnOf
Casper Art Walk
We’re excited to announce that the annual Casper Art Walk will begin June 3rd for the sixth season! Join us on the First Thursday of each month from June through September for the 2021 Casper Art Walk!
The Casper Art Walk is a community celebration of the arts through Casper Wyoming’s Downtown Districts!
Stroll at your leisure from one location to another as you visit your favorite spots and discover new creative locations. Fall in love with the artwork of local and regional artists, listen to live music, savor food and drink, and enjoy creative hands on activities!
Don’t feel like you have to visit all locations in downtown Casper in one night! The 2021 Casper Art Walk is held once a month from June-September.
Learn more, register as an artist or business, or sign up for the Maker’s Market at https://casperartwalk.com/.
Under the Big Top with ART 321
Save the date for Under the Big Top with ART 321 on June 4th & 5th!
While we had hoped to bring back the Art Underground Gala, a sit down dinner in an enclosed space still doesn't feel right during COVID. An outdoor carnival where we can space things out as needed to create a safe and exciting experience for all in our community seemed like a wonderful alternative!
So get outside and play some games for a chance to win fantastic prizes like a stay in a Florida Condo or a trip to Sheridan with a top secret surprise at a new altitude. ☁️
JUNE 4th // High Flyers Evening Reception
Fire performers, music, heavy hors d'oeuvres, and game prizes worth up to $3,000!
JUNE 5th // Family Friendly Carnival
Games, performances, art activities, food trucks, face paint and more!
Proceeds from the carnival will support ART 321's programs and events and help us meet the new challenges facing artists in a post-COVID world!
Get tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/under-the-big-top-tickets-154317532895
Casper Art Walk
We’re excited to announce that the annual Casper Art Walk will begin June 3rd for the sixth season! Join us on the First Thursday of each month from June through September for the 2021 Casper Art Walk!
The Casper Art Walk is a community celebration of the arts through Casper Wyoming’s Downtown Districts!
Stroll at your leisure from one location to another as you visit your favorite spots and discover new creative locations. Fall in love with the artwork of local and regional artists, listen to live music, savor food and drink, and enjoy creative hands on activities!
Don’t feel like you have to visit all locations in downtown Casper in one night! The 2021 Casper Art Walk is held once a month from June-September.
Learn more, register as an artist or business, or sign up for the Maker’s Market at https://casperartwalk.com/.
Health and Wellness Through the Arts
Join us at our first gathering for artists, healthcare professionals, community service providers, and community leaders to network and discuss strategies for improving health outcomes in their communities through the arts. This year’s conference will draw upon the identified priorities of the Wyoming Department of Health’s State Health Improvement Plan, feedback from our community needs survey, and the work of current arts in health & Wellness programs in the Mountain West Region.
Email ed@art321.org for more information about this event.
Not Your Usual Colored Pencil Portrait Workshop with Amber Marie Hunt
Cost: $70 – $95
Register HERE.
Learn how to draw a realistic portrait utilizing a rainbow color palette with colored pencils. You’ll follow along on a provided image of a person and learn the “rules” of color placement, thoughtful use of the color wheel, and layers to create your portrait.
About the instructor: Amber Marie is an award winning artist that has been creating colored pencil works since 2001 in defiance of being told she needed to be a painter. She takes colored pencils to a level of painting through multi-layering and mixing media, focusing primarily on portraiture that is about healing from trauma, showing the duality of life with flora, fauna, and skulls.
Connect with Amber:
Instagram: @amberedinthelines
Facebook: @artistambermarie
Twitter: @ambermarieart
TikTok: @ambermarieart
YouTube: @ambermarie
Twitch: @amberedinthelines
Crash Course in Colored Pencils with Amber Marie Hunt
Cost: $25 – $45
Register HERE.
Learn the basics of colored pencil through pencil types, layering techniques, paper types, and use of blenders to get the feel of colored pencils and their versatility.
About the instructor: Amber Marie is an award winning artist that has been creating colored pencil works since 2001 in defiance of being told she needed to be a painter. She takes colored pencils to a level of painting through multi-layering and mixing media, focusing primarily on portraiture that is about healing from trauma, showing the duality of life with flora, fauna, and skulls.
Connect with Amber:
Instagram: @amberedinthelines
Facebook: @artistambermarie
Twitter: @ambermarieart
Tiktok: @ambermarieart
Youtube: @ambermarie
Twitch: @amberedinthelines
Artist Opportunities Workshop: CaFÉ Session 2
Join us for a two session online workshop about artist opportunities lead by ART 321 Executive Director Tyler Cessor with guest speaker Justine Chapel!
Cost: $15-25 suggested donation for non-members. Free for ART 321 members.
Register at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/.../artist-opportunities...
Registrants will receive an email with a Zoom link before the first session.
Learn how to become a member at: https://www.art321.org/membership.
Session 1: April 8, 2021 6 PM
Justine Chapel, communications and support coordinator for CaFÉ, will walk participants through the three main steps of the CaFÉ process as an artist. You will learn how to create a portfolio, find/apply to a call for entry, and submit applications.
More about the guest Speaker: Justine Chapel is the communications and support coordinator for CaFÉ and in the creation of external communications, webinars, and social media strategies while providing customer support for the CaFÉ team. She received her bachelor’s degree in communication from the University of Colorado Boulder and currently lives in Denver, CO.
Session 2: April 15, 2021 6 PM
Artists will bring a completed CaFÉ profile to show for peer and instructor review and at least one call for entry that interests them. Participants will leave with a completed and/or submitted application to a call for entry!
More about Tyler Cessor:
Tyler is a frequent speaker on arts and community development, equity in the arts & culture landscape, and multicultural inclusive adult learning and self-authorship at events such as The Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities, The Wyoming Homeless Collaborative, College Music Society, and the Wyoming Department of Health’s “Health Equity Talks” among others. Tyler is passionate about creating opportunities and space for artists to develop their creative practices in the most relevant and authentic ways possible, and reducing the impact of systemic barriers that hinder that development.
Artist Opportunities Workshop: CaFÉ Session 1
Join us for a two session online workshop about artist opportunities lead by ART 321 Executive Director Tyler Cessor with guest speaker Justine Chapel!
Cost: $15-25 suggested donation for non-members. Free for ART 321 members.
Register at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/.../artist-opportunities...
Registrants will receive an email with a Zoom link before the first session.
Learn how to become a member at: https://www.art321.org/membership.
Session 1: April 8, 2021 6 PM
Justine Chapel, communications and support coordinator for CaFÉ, will walk participants through the three main steps of the CaFÉ process as an artist. You will learn how to create a portfolio, find/apply to a call for entry, and submit applications.
More about the guest Speaker: Justine Chapel is the communications and support coordinator for CaFÉ and in the creation of external communications, webinars, and social media strategies while providing customer support for the CaFÉ team. She received her bachelor’s degree in communication from the University of Colorado Boulder and currently lives in Denver, CO.
Session 2: April 15, 2021 6 PM
Artists will bring a completed CaFÉ profile to show for peer and instructor review and at least one call for entry that interests them. Participants will leave with a completed and/or submitted application to a call for entry!
More about Tyler Cessor:
Tyler is a frequent speaker on arts and community development, equity in the arts & culture landscape, and multicultural inclusive adult learning and self-authorship at events such as The Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities, The Wyoming Homeless Collaborative, College Music Society, and the Wyoming Department of Health’s “Health Equity Talks” among others. Tyler is passionate about creating opportunities and space for artists to develop their creative practices in the most relevant and authentic ways possible, and reducing the impact of systemic barriers that hinder that development.
Strengthening Public Art Applications
Join us for a FREE artist development session on February 24th at 6 pm to broaden your understanding of public art, learn application strategies, and participate in early/mid/advanced career breakout discussions facilitated by ART 321 Executive Director Tyler Cessor, Laramie Public Art Coalition’s Executive Director Laura Zorch McDermit, and Executive Director of Jackson Hole Public Art Carrie Garaci.
About Laura Zorch McDermit: Laura came to the Laramie Public Art Coalition after 15 years as an arts administrator in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She is passionate about providing arts access for all. Laura has a Masters in Arts Management from Carnegie Mellon University.
About Carrie Garaci: Carrie founded Jackson Hole Public Art as a non-for profit public art program in 2010. Since then Geraci and staff have installed 14 public art projects in partnership with public and private developers, consulted on public art plans for the Town of Jackson, Teton Village Association, and St. John’s Medical Center, and produced the Public Art & Placemaking Toolkit for Rural Communities in the Intermountain West, a resource for communities looking to launch public art and creative placemaking programs. Geraci was recently named to the Americans for the Arts advisory council for the Public Art Network and has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Brown University.
About Tyler Cessor: Tyler is a frequent speaker on arts and community development, equity in the arts & culture landscape, and multicultural inclusive adult learning and self-authorship at events through The Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities, The Wyoming Homeless Collaborative, College Music Society, and the Wyoming Department of Health’s “Health Equity Talks” among others. Tyler is passionate about creating opportunities and space for artists to develop their creative practices in the most relevant and authentic ways possible, and reducing the impact of systemic barriers that hinder that development
Thank you to the Old Yellowstone District and the City of Casper for sponsoring this workshop and supporting Wyoming artists year after year! ART 321 is in the Old Yellowstone District and would not have come to be without the generous support of this committee.
Professional Development Series Session 2
Join us for a workshop that covers finding opportunities, developing a proposal, while getting peer feedback along the way. This session is free to members of ART 321 and $25 or pay-what-you-can for nonmembers.
Professional Development Series Session 1
Join us for a workshop that covers finding opportunities, developing a proposal, while getting peer feedback along the way. This session is free to members of ART 321 and $25 or pay-what-you-can for nonmembers.
Creative Collective Panel Discussion
Join us for a virtual panel discussion about artist collectives on January 21st at 6PM with members of each collective and a public Q&A featuring artists from our Creative Collectives exhibit. The event will be streamed on ART 321’s Facebook page.
This exhibit runs from January 5th-30th and features work from 6 Wyoming-based artist collectives including; the Creative Indigenous Collective and The Wyoming Art Party as invited collectives, and The Laramie Artists Project, Sequencing Through Time and Place, Pipeline Art Project, and ThANG as selected collectives from an open call.