Monday, November 19, 2007

WAC Gallery Reception features folk artists

The Wyoming Arts Council will hold a free public reception on Thursday, Nov. 29, 4:30-6 p.m., featuring the artists in the “Wyoming Folk Masters” exhibition in the WAC Gallery, 2320 Capitol Ave in Cheyenne. Refreshments will be served.

The exhibit features the works of ten exemplary Wyoming folk artists: Jerry Curcio, Riverton, overshot loom weaver; Ed Fowler, Riverton, bladesmith; Cleo Goggles, Ethete, beaded buckskin vests; Beatrice Haukaas, Ft. Washakie, Shoshone cradleboards; Mary Maynard, Laramie, crochet and tatting; Kevin McNiven, Lander, cowboy music and dance; Jack Mease, Lander, rawhide braiding; Sally O’Connor, Elk Mountain, baskets and chair caning; Reba Teran, Ft. Washakie, Shoshone saddle and trappings; and Kelly Wells, Deaver, old-time fiddling.,

You can view “Wyoming Folk Masters” through Feb. 22, 2008. The gallery is open from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday (except for holidays). Admission is always free.

FMI: 307-777-7742.