November 2024
Wyoming Women to Watch
We are so grateful to the National Museum of Women in the Arts for the opportunity to host this amazing exhibit.
The National Museum of Women in the Arts is an organization committed to shining a spotlight on the incredible work of women artists. Every few years, they host an exhibition featuring top female artists from across the country, and for the first time ever, Wyoming was in the mix.
We were thrilled to showcase the work of five phenomenal women selected to represent our state. One of these talented artists was even chosen to be featured in the national and international showcase in Washington, D.C.!
Here’s the lineup of incredible Wyoming artists:
Leah Hardy – Laramie, Wyoming
Jennifer Rife – Cheyenne, Wyoming
Sarah Ortegon Highwalking – Wind River Reservation
Katy Ann Fox – Jackson, Wyoming
Bronwyn Minton – Jackson, Wyoming
We urge you to go find out more about the new Wyoming Committee for this organization. Help us support woman artists.
October 2024
Adventures in Water Media
Water media is often synonymous with watercolor, but in this exhibit, we set out to expand the public’s understanding of what water-based mediums can achieve. Adventures in Water Media showcases the diverse and expressive possibilities of paint when artists push the boundaries of traditional styles. This exhibition features artists from Casper and around Wyoming, each exploring their unique vision through water-based media, with at least 80% of each work created using materials such as watercolor, gouache, acrylics, and ink.
Through this exhibit, we hope to challenge perceptions and demonstrate that water media is not limited to one technique or form. From bold abstractions to intricate realism, the works on display prove that water-based mediums can be as versatile and dynamic as any other artistic tools. The artists in this show use their creativity to test the limits of style, material, and imagination.
This was a judged show. Our winners were:
1st Place - Ann Tollefson “Underwater Dreams
2nd Place - Dave Sneesby “Snowy Range”
3rd Place - Chuck Smith “Mountain Pond & Cabin”
Honorable Mentions
-Ellen Black “Lone Tree Ridge”
-Ella Bishop-Heil “Unicorn, Laying”
-Anna Marie Noble “The View”
September & October 2024
Adam Jahiel
Adam Jahiel is an internationally known photographer. His work reaches from the American West, to such places as Kyrgyzstan, India, China, Europe, and Africa. His atmospheric and dynamic images have been exhibited and published internationally. In 1996, he became the first living photographer to have a one-man show at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, in Cody, Wyoming. His photographs are in the collections of the Nevada Art Museum in Reno, the Joslyn Art Museum in Omaha, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, as well as private and corporate collections.
He lives in Story, Wyoming.
We are so humbled to have this amazing exhibit at Art321.
This exhibit will be up in the gallery through October 31st.
Juried Exhibit of Wyoming Artists.
This exhibit is open to all Wyoming artists. It's a collaboration between Clay Paper Scissors Gallery in Cheyenne, and Mystery Print Gallery in Pinedale, and Art321 in Casper.
Please join us for an artist reception September 5th, at 5:30pm
September - Rendezvous
August - 100 Years of Art
Step into the enchanting world of "100 years of Art" as The Casper Artist’s Guild proudly celebrates a remarkable milestone—100 years of artistic excellence!
Join us at our gala, "The Secret Garden" Ball, on August 23rd, as we pay homage to a century of creativity, innovation, and enduring passion.
In this extraordinary exhibition, we invite you to journey through the rich tapestry of artistic expression that has defined ART 321 Gallery over the past century.
At "The Secret Garden" Ball, you'll have the exclusive opportunity to acquire these extraordinary works of art created by artists all around the world. Whether you're a seasoned collector or a passionate art enthusiast, join us as we celebrate the past, embrace the present, and ignite the flame of inspiration for the next hundred years.
Mark your calendars for August 23rd and prepare to be swept away by the magic of "100 years of Art" at ART 321 Gallery.
Together, let's honor tradition, celebrate innovation, and embark on a new chapter of artistic exploration and discovery.
July 9th - August 17
The Butterfly Effect” will feature work made from clay that captures nature’s most beautiful and delicate insect. Work can be functional or sculptural, it just needs to celebrate the butterfly. We are seeing a decline in world butterfly populations from habitat loss, pesticides, and climate change. The idea of losing nature’s fly paintings is unimaginable. Over 100 years ART 321 has learned that artists and the arts are also delicate and precious. For the arts to thrive they need a safe and nurturing environment, by offering a center for the arts in Wyoming we continue to make changes and look forward to seeing the outcomes in the next 100 years
Join our artist reception on July 11th at 5:30pm
July 9th - August 17
From July 9th to August 28th, 2024, immerse yourself in "Soaring," a national juried art exhibition that transcends the ordinary and takes flight into the realm of imagination.
"Soaring" is a testament to persistence, resilience, and the insatiable human spirit to reach new heights. Artists from across the nation have submitted works designed to hang in the air. Whether functional or purely sculptural, each piece serves as a symbol of aspiration, mirroring the graceful movements of the wind, the majesty of planes, and the delicate flutter of birds and butterflies.
In this exhibition, we invite you to witness the convergence of artistry and innovation, as each creation embraces the unknown. As we celebrate a century of artistic excellence, "Soaring" beckons us to gaze toward the future, to envision the new horizons that ART 321 Gallery will undoubtedly explore in the next hundred years.
Join us on this exhilarating journey as we pay homage to the past, revel in the present, and dare to dream of the soaring heights yet to be conquered.
Join our artist reception on July 11th at 5:30 pm
Connie Norman Exhibit
Connie Norman is known for her painstakingly and beautifully constructed pottery. Armed with pieces of movable type, she presses each letter individually into the clay. She constructs each piece with a combination of hand-building techniques. Connie’s glazing process continues the meticulous process by cutting out each design from masking tape. Connie’s work has been shown internationally and has been published in Ceramics Monthly, Pottery Making Illustrated, Ceramics Now, 500 Vases, The Best of 500 Ceramics, and Surface, Glaze and Form: Pottery Techniques. Connie is also a Robert Rauschenberg Foundation Fellowship recipient, and received a Wyoming Art Council Visual Art Fellowship. She is a graduate of the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University.
Artist's Statement:
All my life I have struggled with writing; now my work is completely covered in text. This paradigm shift has allowed me to experiment in different art forms and face fears through the medium of art. It has been an interesting adventure in self-discovery! The text in my pieces acts on several levels. For instance, it has texture, pattern, and mystery, and it provides a path looking inward to decipher a glimpse into my private thoughts.
I am fascinated by the rhythmic qualities created by color, texture, and pattern. Decoration and the act of decorating are essential to me because decoration celebrates and enhances form and speaks purely of aesthetics. I use pottery as a vehicle to explore decoration and other formal questions: it allows me to investigate form, space, and image. My greatest satisfaction comes from thoroughly filling surfaces with color and finely detailed decoration in a spirit that I feel is playful and whimsical. I attempt to make the environment an expressive participant and to address the importance of aesthetics in our daily lives.
Join us, for the opening reception of Connie’s show on Thursday, July 11th at 5:30 PM
Previous Exhibits
June 1st - June 29th - Abandoned by Steve Knox
"Abandoned" is a compelling art exhibition featuring nearly 50 evocative pieces of 2D and 3D works collected over the past eight years. This collection serves as an investigation into the human experience, exploring the profound narratives embedded in objects, places, and thoughts that have been abandoned, forgotten, or left behind.
The central theme of "Abandoned" delves into the rich tapestry of the human past and memories. The artworks serve as a visual exploration of spaces that were once vibrant homes, now standing silent and decayed after years of exposure to the elements. Objects, once cherished, now exist as distant memories, provoking contemplation about the inevitability of change.
"Abandoned" invites viewers to embark on a journey through time and reflection. The exhibition aims to uncover the beauty in decay, prompting contemplation about the significance of what we leave behind. The pieces in this collection are not just remnants of the past; they are windows into forgotten worlds, sparking curiosity and encouraging viewers to ponder the reasons behind abandonment.
The collection comprises paintings and drawings that capture the essence of a long-forgotten past. Each piece is a visual narrative, inviting viewers to explore the stories behind abandoned places and objects. The artworks not only depict the inevitable decay of physical structures but also the intangible erosion of memories and emotions over time.
You can purchase Steve’s art a few ways. We have pieces from him in our Gift Shop. You can shop on his website.
And you can find out more about his shows and events by following him on social media!
Website: https://www.fineartbysteveknox.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steveknoxart
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wyofineart
Join us, Thursday June 6th, on First Thursday ArtWalk for an Artist Reception for Tessa Condelario, with RevYve, Art by Tessa.
Her exhibit, "The Starting Line" is opening on June 4th, in our gallery at Art321.
Tessa Condelario is a Casper, WY based artist who works in abstract arts using textures, inks, acrylics and more. Tessa was born and raised in Las Vegas, NV and moved to Casper after the loss of her mother. She always used art as a way to express herself and her emotions, but after losing her father eight years after her mother, Tessa began honing her skills as an artist and sharing her process and finished products on social media. With the support of her friends and family as well as the amazing Casper Community, Tessa started a small business named RevYve – Art by Tessa, where the mission is to reclaim used, unwanted canvases and give them new life with her art.
A principal theme in Tessa’s work is layering colors, whether using ink or acrylics (or both!) and one might often find that a lot of her work resembles colors found in nature. However, there are no bounds to her practice. Tessa believes that art lives in everyone and each piece she creates is derived from the feelings and emotions she was experiencing at the time of creation.
While this is only the beginning of Tessa’s journey in the Art World, she is beyond excited to see where she can go and how much of her story and her love she can share with the world in the form of Art.
You can find Tessa online.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556752151165
Instagram: revyve.artbytessa
Please join us in welcoming her with open arms into the Casper Artist Community.
May 2024
Casper Artists’ Guild Members- Collected
Members Show “Wingspan, Member Mentees & Mentors
April 2024
Members Fabric Show
Featured Artist - Laura Heine
Marianne Vinich & Linda German
March 2024
“Envision in Flight” Show
Jennifer Johnson Solo Show “Sampling Method
Postcards & Pintsized Art Silent Auction Show
January & February 2024
Casper Artist’s Guild Founders Show & History Curated by Val Innella, Casper College
Members Show “A Celebration of Flight”