Tuesday, May 8, 2007

WAC board meets in Jackson May 17-18

The Wyoming Arts Council will hold its quarterly board meeting in Jackson May 17-18.

The board invites you to attend the public comment session from 4:30-6 p.m. on Thursday, May 17, at the Center for the Arts' Bushnell Drawing Studio, 240 S. Glenwood in Jackson. We welcome your comments about the agency's policies, funding priorities, on-line granting system, and other arts-related topics.

On Friday, May 18, 5:30-7 p.m., the public is invited to a free reception for the WAC’s Biennial Fellowship Art Exhibition at the Center for the Arts. It will feature work by 2006-2007 fellowship winners Jim Laybourn of Jackson, Zane Lancaster of Afton, and Laramie residents Ashley Hope Carlisle, Mark Ritchie, and Ginnie and Jon Madsen. Karen Stewart at the Arts Association will serve as host for the event in the ArtSpace Gallery. Refreshments will be served.

The mission of the Wyoming Arts Council is to enhance the quality of life for the people of Wyoming by providing resources to sustain, promote and cultivate the arts.

FMI: Michael Shay, WAC, 307-777-7742 or mshay@state.wy.us.