The Neltje Center is located near Sheridan Wyoming.

Located just south of Sheridan, Wyoming

Aerial view of the Neltje Center

ABOUT THE NELTJE CENTER for excellence in creativity and the arts

The Neltje Center provides a sanctuary for UW students, faculty and other creatives to unleash their imagination in one of the most scenic areas of Wyoming, near the Bighorns just south of Sheridan. It's a place where writers, painters, and creators of all kinds can find inspiration in the natural beauty and incredible artwork that surrounds them. In this unique environment, artists are empowered to push the boundaries of their craft, experiment with new ideas, and create works that challenge the status quo. The center is named after Neltje, a renowned painter and philanthropist who, in 2001, founded the Jentel Artist Residency. Learn more about the Neltje Center here

 

 

 

 

 

  EVENTS & PROGRAMS

  • Hands cupping running water

    LISTENING WITH WATER:

    April 10-12, 2025

    Neltje Center and Various Locations in Sheridan, WY

    ”Listening with Water” brings Wyomingites together to reflect on our relationship with water and the ways it flows through Wyoming’s collective histories, shapes present practices, and offers a wellspring of future possibilities. Learn more HERE

    Space is limited for this event; Registration has Closed

  • play reading event

    WORLD PREMIERE PLAY READING & COMMUNITY BUILDING EVENT

    May 14, 2025

    Neltje Center near Sheridan, WY

    A team of UW creatives and Hollywood professionals create a new play based on verbatim-text interview of Debra Hinkel on the police-involved killing of her son, Robbie Ramirez in 2018.

    Sponsored by the Mellon Foundation’s ‘Re-Storying the West’ grant, this play investigates a mother’s quest for justice and how she continues to support the police while living in the grey area of disenfranchised grief. The play text features Debra’s own words and sourced materials from the public domain.

    12pm Refreshments, 12:30pm discussion with Debra/Actors/Playwrite/Community, 1:30pm tour of Neltje Center, 3pm Reading of devised Mellon Funded play.

    This event is FREE, please rsvp to mgreenb1@uwyo.edu

  • Neltje Print Making Workshop

    MONOPRINTING WORKSHOP

    May 24, 2025

    Neltje Center near Sheridan, WY

    Join us for an afternoon of creativity and conversation at this introductory monoprinting workshop led by artist and printmaker Rachel Ruleaux. No experience is necessary—this is a fun, hands-on opportunity to explore printmaking in a relaxed, welcoming setting.

    The workshop will begin with light refreshments and an informal roundtable discussion led by photographer and Women in Wyoming creator Lindsay Linton Buk. The exhibit, currently on view at The Brinton Museum, celebrates the strength, innovation, and spirit of Wyoming women through powerful portraits and stories. Lindsay will share insights into her creative process and the women who inspired the project, setting the stage for a thoughtful and expressive afternoon of printmaking.

    Space is limited, get your tickets here today!

    $25/person; $15/ person for students; 10%off for Brinton Museum Members

PAST HAPPENINGS

GOALS & KEY STRATEGIES

The Neltje Center for Excellence in Creativity and the Arts serves to achieve the following goals. 

  • Expand opportunities for visual, literary, and performing art students to achieve excellence in their fields.

  • Strengthen Jentel’s reputation as a nationally recognized artist residency.

  • Collaborate with cross-sector partners to contribute to Wyoming’s creative economy through innovative professional development programing and excellent arts experiences for community members and visitors.

To learn more about these goals and key strategies, click the button below.

Contact Us

Beth Venn
Executive Director, Neltje Center for Excellence in Creativity and the Arts
Phone: (307) 766-4101
Email: bvenn1@uwyo.edu