Juried Art Show recognizes Wyoming folk and fine artists

Twenty-three Wyoming artists have been juried into the Big Horn Basin Folk Festival Juried Art Show & Sale, in Hot Springs State Park, Aug. 1-2.

The show is part of the larger festival, which includes music, demonstrations and hands-on activities.

“A juried art show means that the work of the individuals shows a commitment to quality and artistic excellence,” said Annie Hatch, Wyoming Arts Council folk arts specialist. “It shows a high level of craftsmanship, perhaps a creative use of materials and color. It may be true to traditional skills or it may use traditional materials in a new way.”

Individuals juried in the show & sale are: Linda Atkinson, Clearmont, felted clothing; Belinda Daugherty, Ten Sleep, watercolor and acrylic painting; Cal Fulfer, Worland, flintknapping and mosaic skulls; Tom Gaddis, Laramie, jade carving; Leanne Linnell, Riverton, horsehair hitching, cinch-making; Melanie Myron, Casper, glass and mixed media art; Marcia Nelson, Thermopolis, watercolor/pastels; Dennis Niemcyk, Newcastle, woodturner; Billie Jo Norsworthy, Thermopolis, wool yarns, felting; Marie Parsons, Worland, oil painting; Peggy Roadifer, Clearmont, pottery; Dave Rowswell, Cheyenne, rawhide jewelry; Cheri Shelp, Worland, traditional handwoven and rendezvous textiles; Angela Siems, Thermopolis, pastels, oils, watercolors; Jeff Tish, Cheyenne, custom wood furniture and household items; Marion Ute, Glenrock, Native American beadwork and crafts; Renee Waltz, Casper, mixed media/altered art; Kelli Wesaw, Fort Washakie, stained & fused glass; Timothy Wesaw, Fort Washakie, silver & lapidary jewelry; Gayle Wilson, Laramie, jewelry, silk painting. All artists will have work for sale.

Several demonstrators are also juried into the show: Ellen Sue Blakey, Thermopolis, rug braiding; Al Darlington, Thermopolis, fish taxidermy and Marsha Hill, Worland, traditional basketry. Their work can be seen at their demonstration area.

Juror for the show is Steve Schrepferman, Cody, clay artist. Schrepferman is a member of the Wyoming Artist Roster and has served on the Wyoming Arts Council boards and committees for many years.

In addition to the Juried show, Kiwanis is sponsoring the Kiwanis Trading Post. There are nearly 30 vendors in the Trading Post area, including baked goods, foods, soaps, herbal products and professional airbrush face painting, as well as organizations. The vendors are from throughout Wyoming.

A full schedule of activities and music can be seen at http://www.wyomingfolkfestival.com.