Eleven artists from around Wyoming received purchase awards during the Governor’s Capitol Art Exhibition reception held at the Wyoming State Museum. Governor Dave Freudenthal presented more than $10,000 in purchase awards at the event to Laurie Thal/Lia Kass, Mary-Alice Huemoeller of Wilson, Cody Brinton of Jackson, Matt Flint and Bill Yankee of Lander, Mike Allen of Shoshoni, Joan Sowada of Gillette, Victoria Greet of Ten Sleep, Helen Hoff of Casper and Cat Urbigkit of Pinedale.
These artists’ works will be included in the Capitol Art Collection and be eligible for display in the offices of the state’s five elected officials. The governor, first lady, secretary of state, state auditor, state treasurer and state superintendent of public instruction selected the purchase award recipients.
The Capitol Art Exhibition is on display at the Wyoming State Museum, located at 2301 Central Ave. in Cheyenne now through Aug. 31. Call 307-777-7022 for more information.
