It’s hard to believe that another summer season is already yielding to the cool crisp air of fall. September is a great month in Jackson Hole and has long been most local’s favorite month of the year. The weather is great, the elk are bugling and all the wildlife gets more active as they begin to prepare for winter. Another great feature of fall in Jackson Hole is the annual Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival. This 10 day community festival organized by the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce is one of my favorite events in Jackson. There is so much going on that you might need a separate calendar just to keep track. The most complete resource for this year’s 29th annual festival can be downloaded at http://issuu.com/ncihomedesign/docs/29th_annual_jhfaf or visit the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce website for a more detailed itinerary. The list below includes most of the highlights plus a couple artist events for friends and employees who we think you might enjoy meeting.
You can see Carrie Wild, our office manager and an extremely talented contemporary wildlife painter, demonstrating her craft at Grand Teton Gallery on September 11 from 1-5pm and on September 12 from 11-3. Rip Caswell, a close friend and world famous bronze artist will be giving sculpting demonstrations throughout the festival including September 7th, 10th and 11th from 1-5pm at Grand Teton Gallery. On September 9th our friend Pete Zaluzec will be at Horizon Gallery. He is a talented bronze artist and photographer and his work should not be missed. Another not to be missed opportunity is the chance to meet Mary Roberson and see some of her newest works during her reception at Altimira Gallery from 5-8pm on September 6th.
Everyone has their favorite events of the Fall Arts Festival but there are a couple that shouldn’t be missed! The Palates & Palettes Gallery Walk on September 6th is a community favorite and a great way to get out and support the participating galleries and artists. The 14th Annual Takin’ It to the Streets on September 8th is a great event in the Jackson town square with several other events happening in the same place including Taste of the Tetons and Rotary Supper Club’s Fall Arts Festival Wine Tasting and Silent Auction. This is one of my favorite days of the festival and a great community. Finally there is the crown of the festival which is the 18th Annual Jackson Hole QuickDraw Art Sale and Auction. This fundraiser for the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce is a blast. Watch local artists, including our own Carrie Wild, create fantastic fine art in 90 minutes that will be auctioned off immediately after they are finished. The paint is still wet when the money starts flying at this fun live auction right on the street! If you didn’t get enough action all week the last event of the festival is another gallery walk with brunch style apps and mimosas served by participating galleries.
Thursday, September 5
Western Design Conference Gala Event: Fashion Jewelry Show
An up-close-and-personal jewelry show, live auction, and champagne celebration will be followed by a runway fashion show presenting western-genre couture collections from both up-and-coming and established fashion designers. A gala reception will follow with catering by Dining In. Doors open at 6:00pm. Fashion Show at 7:15pm. Tickets are $125-$35 for reserved seating. Contact Center Box Office at 307.733.4900 or jhcenterforthearts.org
Center for the Arts, 265 South Cache Street
Friday, September 6
Western Design Conference Exhibit Sale (September 6-8)
The world’s preeminent exhibition and celebration of what is happening in the world of western design. More than 100 exhibitors showcase one-of-a-kind creations of furniture, fashion, jewelry, and home accessories during the 21st annual Exhibit Sale hosted by Teton Home and Living magazine. NEW! Join us at 11:00am for the unveiling of more than $22,000 in Design Excellence Awards. Meet the judges and enjoy the celebratory reception of libations and brunch bites with catering by e.leaven Food Company.
10:00am-5:00pm
Tickets are available at the door for $15 (includes return privileges).
Snow King Center, Corner of Snow King and Willow, westerndesignconference.com
Palates & Palettes Gallery Walk
More than 30 art galleries open their doors to showcase magnificent art with food, wine and music! The festive event is open to the public.
5:00-8:00pm
Various locations. See gallery map for details. 307.733.3316, www.jacksonholechamber.com
Grand Teton Gallery Artist Reception
Pat Clayton, Troy Anderson, HR Kaiser, Sam Thiewes, Peggy Ann Thompson, Rip Caswell, and Richard Mitchell will be featured.
4:00-8:00pm
Grand Teton Gallery, 130 West Broadway, 307.201.1172, www.grandtetongallery.com
Altamira Fine Art Gallery Reception
Mary Roberson’s “The Nature of Contemporary Impressionism” will be featured with Donna Howell-Sickles’ “My Window Faces West”
5:00-8:00pm
Altamira Fine Art, 172 Center Street, 307.739.4700, www.altamiraart.com
Art Association of Jackson Hole: “Jackson Rising”
One of two opening for the Art Association during the Palates & Palettes Gallery Walk featuring food from the Gun Barrel Steak & Game House will be continuing its second year of recognizing emerging arts practitioners in Jackson. This group show will be a cross-section of local artists working in a variety of media. Some artists include: Remy Milosky, Houston Guy, Greg Broseus, Katy Fox, Karen Haynam, Jonathan Crosby, Travis Walker, Jeffery Kaphan, Anne Muller, Vanessa Sulzer, and Mike Parillo.
5:30-7:30pm
Art Association Gallery, 240 S. Glenwood Street, 307.733.6379, www.artassociation.org
Art Association of Jackson Hole: “Everest: An Exhibition of Aerial Photographs of Mt. Everest by William Thompson”
The second of two opening for the Art Association during the Palates & Palettes Gallery Walk featuring food from the Gun Barrel Steak & Game House will include a selection of images and a presentation about the photographs taken in 1983 by William Thompson on assignment for the National Geographic Magazine. The photographs represent the first and ONLY complete aerial imagery ever taken of Mt. Everest.
5:30-7:30pm
Art Association Theater Gallery, 240 S. Glenwood Street, 307.733.6379, www.artassociation.org
Saturday, September 7
Grand Teton Gallery Artists in Residence
Rip Caswell and Richard Mitchell will present sculpture demonstrations from 1:00-5:00pm.
Grand Teton Gallery, 130 West Broadway, 307.201.1172, www.grandtetongallery.com
Historic Ranch Tours
Visit historic valley ranches, where Jackson Hole’s cowboy heritage still thrives. The tour is complete with cowboys, Western entertainment, and a good ol’ fashion barbeque. Hosted by Mountain Living magazine.
2:00pm
Tickets are $50 each.
Busses leave from Jackson’s Home Ranch Parking Lot at the corner of Cache and Gill Street just one block north of Town Square.
Contact Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce, 307.733.3316, https://www.jacksonholechamber.com/
Outdoor Photography Symposium
This all-day photography symposium led by the Art Association sponsored Teton Photography Group will feature Seven 35 minute sessions on the topics of: gear for wildlife photography, intermediate camera technique, photographing landscapes, photographing flowers and plants, photographing large mammals, photographing birds, perfecting outdoor composition, and special guest lecture from William Thompson (former National Geographic photographer.) The lecture series will include sponsored coffee breaks and luncheon. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 the day of the event. Call for tickets and information.
11:00am-7:00pm
Black Box Theatre at the Center for the Arts, 240 S. Glenwood Street, 307.733.6379, www.artassociation.org
Sunday, September 8
14th Annual Takin’ It to the Streets
An open-air, juried art fair featuring 40 local artists, including some of Jackson’s finest, selling an array of artwork. Presented by the Art Association of Jackson Hole.
10:00am-4:00pm
Jackson Town Square, Contact Amy Fradley at 307.733.8792 or artistinfo@jhartfair.org
Taste of the Tetons
Valley chefs, restaurants, and caterers put their best culinary work on display for sampling. In addition to the open-air tasting fair participants will enjoy the wine tasting and silent auction and “Pickin’ in the Park” live musical entertainment presented by the Howdy Pardners Ambassador Club. Each taste ticket is $1. Tastes generally range from two to four tickets.
11:00am-4:00pm
Jackson Town Square
Contact Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce, 307.733.3316, www.jacksonholechamber.com
Rotary Supper Club’s Fall Arts Festival Wine Tasting and Silent Auction
Joining with Taste of the Tetons and Takin’ It to the Streets, the Rotary Supper Club presents the Wine Tasting and Silent Auction! All proceeds go back into the community through scholarships and sponsorships! Each taste ticket is $1.
11:00am-5:00pm
Jackson Town Square
Grand Teton Gallery Artists in Residence
Our friend Rip Caswell will present a sculpting demonstration from 11:00am¬-4:00pm.
Grand Teton Gallery, 130 West Broadway, 307.201.1172, www.grandtetongallery.com
Monday, September 9
Horizon Fine Art Presents: Group Show New Horizons IV
Swing in and meet our friend Pete Zaluzec. His bronzes and creative photography on traditional papers is worth a visit!
Horizon Fine Art, 30 King Street, 307.739.1540, www.horizonfineartgallery.com
Tuesday, September 10
Fall Arts Festival Open Studio Tour
Bring friends and family to our studios conveniently located just off the town square. Enjoy live music, food, and beverages while perusing through fun and creative art activities. Create, collaborate and experience a wonderful sample of media from each department at the Art Association. Art activities and demos include Raku firings, ceramics throwing demos, printmaking demo with Sharon Thomas, and a painting demo with Fred Kingwill.
Art Association of Jackson Hole, All Studios
5:30-7:30pm
Art Association of Jackson Hole, 240 S. Glenwood St. 307.733.6379, www.artassociation.org
Grand Teton Gallery Artists in Residence
Famous bronze artist Rip Caswell will be giving a sculpting presentation from 1:00-5:00pm.
Grand Teton Gallery, 130 West Broadway, 307.201.1172, www.grandtetongallery.com
Wednesday, September 11
Jewelry and Artisan Luncheon at Four Seasons Jackson Hole
Enjoy an elegant luncheon at an exclusive destination to preview and purchase handmade goods by premiere artisans of jewelry, fiber, leather, and other wearable art during this elegant event. This ladies-only event is kicks-off the Jewelry and Artisan portion of the National Museum of Wildlife Art’s Western Visions activities. The money raised from this fundraiser support the Education Programming at the Museum. Register by September 4, 2013 online at WesternVisions.org or by calling 307.732.5411.
11:00am-4:00pm
Tickets are $100 per person.
Four Seasons Jackson Hole in Teton Village, www.WesternVisions.org
Grand Teton Gallery Artists in Residence
Local wildlife artist, Carrie Wild will be painting with acrylic from 1:00-5:00pm.
Grand Teton Gallery, 130 West Broadway, 307.201.1172, www.grandtetongallery.com
Poster Signing with Jason Rich
Meet the 2013 Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival featured artist Jason Rich and receive a personally signed poster of his featured painting, “River Overlook: Gros Ventre River Ranch.” The Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present this event that is open to the public. Call 307.733.3316 or email info@jacksonholechamber.com for more information about purchasing the 2013 Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival poster which sell for $30 unsigned and $40 signed.
3:00-5:00pm
Legacy Gallery, 75 North Cache Street, 307.733.2353
Art Walk
Join more than 30 Jackson art galleries for the Third Thursdays Art Walk (moved to Wednesday evening for the week of the Fall Arts Festival). Enjoy fine art and experience the vibrant Jackson art scene. Look for the Art Walk banners!
5:00-8:00pm
Various locations. See gallery map for details.
Thursday, September 12
Going Wild
Veryl Goodnight’s lecture and workshop will be held from 10:00-11:00am. Tickets are $75 per person. Mark Eberhard’s process workshop will be held from 1:00-2:30pm. Tickets are $75 per person. Purchase a combo ticket for both workshops for $100 and take advantage of the opportunity to see two wild animals. National Museum of Wildlife Art, 2820 Rungius Road, 307.733.5771
Grand Teton Gallery Artists in Residence
Carrie Wild will be painting with acrylic from 11:00am-3:00pm. Rip Caswell will present a sculpture demonstration form 1:00-5:00pm.
Grand Teton Gallery, 130 West Broadway, 307.201.1172, www.grandtetongallery.com
Wild West Artist Party
As part of the National Museum of Wildlife Art’s 26th Annual Western Visions: Miniatures and More Show & Sale, artists and patrons have an opportunity to view the art, place their ballots, and mingle before the big sale. The money raised from this fundraiser support the Education Programming at the Museum. The Jewelry and Artisan Show & Sale, the Original Prints Show & Sale, and the Sketch Show & Sale are open to the public during this event and the artisans are in residence. The evening includes delicious fare, a full bar, and entertainment. Register by September 4, 2013 online at www.WesternVisions.org or by calling 307.732.5411.
Tickets are $150 per person.
6:30-10:30pm.
National Museum of Wildlife Art, 2820 Rungius Road, 307.732.5411, WesternVisions.org
Friday, September 13
26th Annual Western Visions®: Miniatures and More Show and Sale
This is the final opportunity to place your bid prior to the drawing that determines who is going home with a beautiful new work of art. The evening features refreshments and beverage, and most importantly, the names of the winning bidders are drawn. The money raised from this fundraiser support the Education Programming at the Museum. The Jewelry and Artisan Show & Sale, the Original Prints Show & Sale, and the Sketch Show & Sale will be on display and guests are invited to make purchases.
Register by September 4, 2013: this event sells out quickly! Call 307.732.5411 or visit the website. Tickets are $100 per person or $200 for a combo ticket for Thursday and Friday.
3:30 – 8:00 pm.
Please view WesternVisions.org for a full listing of events.
National Museum of Wildlife Art, 2820 Rungius Road, 307.732.5411, WesternVisions.org
Saturday, September 14
18th Annual Jackson Hole QuickDraw Art Sale and Auction
The Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present nationally, regionally, and locally recognized artists who will demonstrate their skills at this unique alfresco event. One-of a-kind artwork will be auctioned off following the ninety minute creative process where spectators will watch artists paint and sculpt. The auction will feature the sale of “River Outlook: Gros Ventre River Ranch” by Jason Rich, the featured artwork of the 2013 Fall Arts Festival.
9:00 am
Jackson Town Square, 307.733.3316, www.jacksonholechamber.com
Grand Teton Gallery Artist Reception
Doug Monson, Rip Caswell, Gayle Weisfield, Bob Coonts, Tammy Bality, Jim Reid, Kelly Singleton, Narrie Toole, Deb Penk, and Carrie Wild will be featured.
4:00-8:00pm
Grand Teton Gallery, 130 West Broadway, 307.201.1172, www.grandtetongallery.com
Mangelsen – Images of Nature Gallery
The annual fall reception at MANGELSEN – Image of Nature gallery will feature world-renowned wildlife and nature photographer Thomas D. Mangelsen and his latest images. At the artist’s reception, Tom will visit with collectors, tell stories about his photographic journeys, and sign books and limited edition prints.
6:00-9:00pm
Images of Nature Gallery, 170 N. Cache, (307) 733-9752, www.mangelsen.com
Sunday, September 15
Art Brunch Gallery Walk
The Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present the Sunday morning gallery walk! Join Jackson’s 30 plus art galleries for brunch and festive beverages at this closing-day celebration the Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival! Enjoy brunch, Bloody Marys, and spectacular art…what an ending!
11:00am-3:00pm
Various locations. See gallery map for details. 307.733.3316
