Department of Visual Arts Events

Artist Talks, Workshops, Gallery Openings, Auctions, Art Markets, Creative Research, Scholarly Research

Throughout the year, the Department of Visual Arts hosts events to encourage campus-wide and public engagement with the Visual arts. These events include Visiting Artist talks, Gallery Openings showcasing student and professional work, student-organized events, sales, and auctions, and department events celebrating student success.

The department also organizes events aimed at promoting the development of art education throughout Wyoming, with a particular focus on supporting secondary education. Hands-on workshops and the spring symposium provide high school students and educators the opportunity to see the value of art and art education.

Photo Credit: Wyoming Willow's Kim Shaver during weaving demonstration/workshop, spring 2024.

SPECIAL EVENTS, FALL 2025

Group of students attending basket weaving demonstration
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Student Organization Events

Throughout the academics year, the Department of Visual Arts host an array of events to support, encourage, and celebrate students.

Events are open to the public and include those organized by Visual Art Student Organizations (RSOs) and Department events like juried shows, student exhibitions, and celebrations at the beginning and end of the academic year.

High School Art Intensive

The 2025 HSAI is scheduled for Friday Oct 17 and Saturday Oct 18, 2025

HSAI workshops are designed for outstanding high school students with a strong interest in art to deepen knowledge and explore interests.

The event features short lectures and presentations followed by hands-on studio experience for all students!

The 2025 Art Intensive allows high school art students to participate in specialized workshops focusing on

  • Art History
  • Foundations
  • Art Education
  • Painting
  • Drawing
  • Printmaking
  • Photography
  • Ceramics
  • Metalsmithing
  • Sculpture
  • Visual Communication Design

Photo credit: High School Art Intensive Eco Smash activity.

Check out the HSAI event page to find details, itinerary, forms, eligibility, and to register for the Hight School Art Intensive.

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Art student holding flora drawing over a table with loose flowers, drawings, and art supplies.

Wyoming Secondary Art Educators Symposium

Every spring faculty and students from the University of Wyoming Visual Arts Department travel to Casper to be a part of the Wyoming Secondary Arts Educators Association symposium. Our students set up demonstrations and conduct workshops during the symposium allowing interested high school students to meet, talk and work with them. Members of the faculty conduct on the spot portfolio reviews and accept scholarship applications from eligible high school students. Scholarship winners are announced at the annual WSAEA awards ceremony that evening.

For more information please contact: Doug Russell drussell@uwyo.edu