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Looking Back at Native American Heritage Month
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Debra Littlesun, Michelle Sunset, and Katie Christensen are pictured wearing traditional Native American ribbon skirts in the Art Museum's Material Tradition exhibition on view through Wednesday, December 23, 2020.
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We recently hosted virtual events in celebration of Native American Heritage Month including Lunchtime Conversations with Curators: Material Tradition (watch on YouTube) and a virtual talk with special guest Christian Takes Gun Parrish, a Native American dancer and innovative hip hop artist who goes by Supaman (watch on YouTube).
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Look for the winners of the contest on our social media, announced today, Friday, November 20th!
In celebration of November's Native American Heritage month we partnered with the Native American Education, Research, and Cultural Center for a "Rock Your Mocs" photo contest. The contest was held November 15 - 19.
Entrants submitted moccasin images and captions for a chance to win one of three categories: Best Traditional Moccasins, Best Contemporary Moccasins, and Best Unique Moccasins. The contest judges are Nicole Crawford, Sandra Iron Cloud, Caskey Russell.
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Call For Entries: Juried UW Student Exhibition
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The Call for Entries is officially open!
A highlight of the Art Museum’s exhibition program, the 46th Annual Juried University of Wyoming Student Exhibition presents the artwork from selected University of Wyoming students. Open to ANY student currently enrolled at UW, including in-state students in the Distance Learning Program, the 2021 exhibition is juried by Meredith Lynn, Assistant Curator and Director of Galleries, Florida State University Museum of Fine Arts.
SUBMISSION PROCESS - CaFÉ
Submit up to 3 artworks for consideration. Submit NOW through 11:59 p.m., Sunday, January 10, 2021. The call closes automatically and late submissions WILL NOT be accepted or considered. Application is free.
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Featured Exhibitions on View
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Women in Wyoming: Portraits and Interviews of Women Who Shape the West
On view through July 17, 2021
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Moving Walls: Heart Mountain Barracks in the Big Horn Basin
On view through January 16, 2021
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Pat Guthrie Special Exhibitions Teaching Gallery
On view through December 19, 2020
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Upcoming Featured Virtual Events
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Virtual Happy Holidays
Thursday, December 3, 7-8 p.m.
Saturday, December 5, Noon-3 p.m.
Zoom Webinar Events, Free
Registration Required
Now in our 28th year celebrating this annual holiday tradition, Happy Holidays, Laramie has gone virtual! Celebrate the season with generosity of spirit. Handmade ornaments were donated with the suggested theme "Global Holidays." Preview the ornaments December 1-2 and then get ready to bid December 3 - 5 on our Facebook page.
In addition to the ornament auction, we invite all of you to a virtual celebration featuring local music talent, visual art by all Albany County schools, and art making courtesy of the Art Museum.
Thursday, December 3 enjoy a welcome from Director and Chief Curator of the Art Museum, Nicole Crawford and visual art from local students.
Saturday, December 5 will be a Family Saturday event where you can make art virtual alongside our educators, view more Albany County art and watch celebratory pre-recorded performances. Join us for these free events!
 Let us know if you're interested or going!
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New Membership Benefits!
We've recently updated and enriched our Membership Benefits.
Check out our new levels and see which one might be the best fit for you, join us as a Museum Member today!
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Museum from Home with Us!
Your portal for updates and ways to engage with the Art Museum from the comfort of home. Virtual Events, Activities, Learning Resources, Digital Gallery Environments, Free Downloads, and more.
New Zoom backgrounds are available from works in our collection. Check them out here.
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