Public Art and Community: Inspiration and Reflection April 2-4, 2009 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. For more information contact the University of Wyoming Art Museum at 307-766-6622 or visit the Museum Blog Click here for the Registration Form Click here for the Symposium Schedule

Fall 2009 Newsletter Now Available Online! The UW Art Museum Newsletter is available as an Adobe PDF online. Click here to access.

Red Desert Symposium Now Available for Viewing The Red Desert: Among Dead Volcanoes and Living Dunes The September 29-30, 2007 symposium began with an Art Talk by Martin Stupich and a panel discussion with Stupich, Annie Proulx, Charles Ferguson, and Dudley Gardner. Additional presentations followed with representatives from the arts, humanities, sciences, industry, environmental policy, and conservation. Videos of each presentation were recorded and have been linked to the Red Desert Symposium webpage. Click here to view.

University of Wyoming Art Museum Blog Now Available Online Find updated information related to the summer installation of Sculpture: A Wyoming Invitational online in this Blog. We will be posting things as they occur.

Art Museum Gala 2009: A Highland Fling October 24, 2009 University of Wyoming Art Museum hosts annual Gala Ball The University of Wyoming Art museum will host its 17th annual benefit ball, "Gala 2009: A Highland Fling," at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, in the University of Wyoming Union Yellowstone Ballroom. The Art Museum's event of the year will include both silent and live auctions, run by auctioneer Dan Sullivan, gourmet dining, and dancing to live music performed by Play It Forward. "Tom and I are confident that we will have a sellout crowd again this year," said Jacque Buchanan, Gala co-chair along with her husband UW President Tom Buchanan. "It seems that tough times bring out the best in our generous Art Museum supporters, and having an event where the men can wear skirts is certainly attracting some notice! The guys in kilts might decide to vie for a very special trip to Nova Scotia, where they'll have additional opportunities to wear those tartans." Many other unique items will be up for grabs during this year's live auction including Peter Fillerup's bronze "Fanning a Twister-Steamboat," a wonderful log dog house, paintings, art photographs and, of course, lots of single malt Scotch. Special items this year will be experiences that you and your family will enjoy—from going deep under the earth to explore the FMC mine to enjoying a "Chef's Table" at the new Cavalryman Supper Club. For those who like to take their chances, two raffles are being held to benefit the Museum as well. While the winners will be announced at the Gala dinner, they need not be present to win. A fabulous diamond necklace underwritten by Dooley Oil will be the first raffle drawn, and the second item is a $1,000 gas card provided by Gala sponsor Laramie GM Auto Center. The Gala Benefit Ball is held annually to provide funds for the Art Museum's exhibitions, education, collection and outreach programs that support nationally renowned and culturally significant exhibitions and programs for Wyoming and the surrounding area. Dinner, the live auction and dancing will follow the cocktails and silent auction. Individual tickets are available for $175 as are table sponsorships at various levels. To purchase your tickets or for more information call the Art Museum at (307)766-3477. "Imagine learning from the masters" is a guiding principle of the UW Art Museum's programs. The Art Museum and Museum Store are located in the Centennial Complex at 2111 Willett Drive in Laramie. Hours are Monday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free

Artist James Surls speaks on campus Oct. 24, 2009 Nationally known, Colorado-based artist James Surls will present an Art Talk on Saturday, October 24 at 1 pm at Coe Library. His Art Talk will be followed by a reception to celebrate the installation of his new piece, Rolling Flowers, in Coe Library. Surls created the piece specifically for the new library wing. With the installation of his metal and wood sculpture, the focus on public and community continues in Laramie. Surls is known for his work with non-profit organizations and emerging artists. He has worked as an arts administrator and arts educator alongside his wife and fellow artist Charmaine Locke. Both Surls and Locke have large-scale sculptures in the exhibition Sculpture: A Wyoming Invitational. Mark it on your calendar today! This event is free and open to the public.