Public Art and Community: Inspiration and Reflection is a symposium designed to expand the conversation and dialogue about the importance of public art in Wyoming’s communities and campuses. Building upon the success of Sculpture: A Wyoming Invitational, this symposium will bring together artists, community leaders, college and university administrators, faculty and teachers, students, and more to provide insight and share information on public art in Wyoming today.Why should you attend?
• Hear internationally renowned artists discuss their work
• Learn how public art inspires us and supports educational goals
• Learn about public art programs in Wyoming’s cities and colleges
• Hear behind the scenes stories about the installation of Sculpture: A Wyoming Invitational
• Network with colleagues and make new friends in Wyoming’s arts community
• Reconnect with artists, the Wyoming Arts Council, arts organizations, and other community members.
Speakers include artists John Henry, Jesus Moroles, Ursula von Rydingsvard, Steven Siegel, Charmaine Locke, James Surls, Charles Parson, Carl Reed, Linda Fleming and Stan Dolega; Wyoming Fellowship jurors Lawrence Argent and Greg Esser; Phill Harris, UW VP Administration; Howard Major, Dean, Arts & Humanities, Laramie County Community College; Pam Wolfe, Chair, Green River Arts Council; Nita Kehoe, Professor of Art, Central Wyoming College, Riverton; Melanie Howlett, art teacher, Starrett Junior High School, Lander; Duane Evenson, Mayor, Gillette; Ben Hornok, Haselden Construction; Terry Cooper, ARK; UW faculty Harvey Hix, Margaret Wilson, Rod Garnett, Ashley Hope Carlisle, David Jones, Allen Trent, and Peter Moran; UW students Travis Ivey and Jedadiah Cracco; Rachael Sisneros, Joe Sanchez, Albert Haskins and Pat Jones, UW Physical Plant, and more!
Thursday, April 2
1 – 5 pm Symposium Registration & Check-in, UW Conference Center
5 – 7 pm Welcoming Reception, University of Wyoming Art Museum
7:30 pm: Art Slam with John Henry, Ursula von Rydingsvard, and Jesús Moroles, UW Conference Center
10:00 pm – to midnite: 20:20 Artists and arts organizations, this is your chance to share what you are creating and what is happening in the arts in your community! Advance sign-up is required; contact Rachel Miller, rmiller@uwyo.edu or 766-6621 for information and to sign-up.
7 am: Visual Arts Roundtable with the Wyoming Arts Council @ Coal Creek Coffee (adjacent to the Hilton Hotel on Grand Ave)
7:30 am – 5 pm: Symposium Registration & Check-in UW Conference Center
8 am – 12 noon: Symposium sessions
12 noon – 1 pm: Lunch including a Roundtable for visual artists with the Wyoming Arts Council
1 pm – 5 pm: Symposium sessions
5:30 pm: Dinner on your own. Visual Artists Roundtables with the Wyoming Arts Council at various restaurants; sign-up required; a maximum of 10 at each Roundtable. Sign-up at check-in.
Evening event suggestions: Downtown Laramie Gallery Walk; UW Dept. of Theatre & Dance Spring Concert; Elton John Concert
7 am: Visual Arts Roundtable with the Wyoming Arts Council @ Coal Creek Coffee (adjacent to the Hilton Hotel on Grand Ave)
7:30 am – 3 pm: Symposium Registration & Check-in UW Conference Center
8 am – 12 noon: Symposium sessions
12 noon – 1 pm: Lunch including a Roundtable for visual artists and the Wyoming Arts Council
1 pm – 5 pm: Symposium sessions
