Creating bold, transformative public art is a long-term endeavor, requiring significant capital and strategic planning years before a project breaks ground. The Catalyst Fund is an essential engine for growth, providing JH Public Art with the agility and resources to shape our community’s landscape.
The Catalyst Fund gives JH Public Art a competitive edge to engage with exceptional public art opportunities when they arise, to match funding to close a budgetary gap, or build capacity at a pivotal moment. Importantly, the Catalyst Fund helps JH Public Art commission world-renowned artists of the highest caliber to ensure our permanent collection of public art honors history, inspires reflection, fosters dialogue, and connects us with diverse cultures.
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FEATURED PROJECT:
THE GARDEN OF LATERNS
The Garden of Lanterns, curated by Bronwyn Minton, was a months-long community endeavor that culminated in a transformative evening of light and performance at the Center for the Arts.
Starting in May, Jackson Hole Public Art hosted specialized “Train-theTrainer” sessions led by internationally recognized lantern artist Gowri Savoor, equipping local educators and artists with the skills to lead their own workshops. 30 local artists and mearly 1,000 community members made lanterns. Throughout the summer, these opportunities expanded to the broader public, including intensive two-day willow-sculpting sessions with Valerie Seaberg and “pop-up” making stations at the People’s Market.
On the night of October 10, 2025, the Center Park became a luminous sanctuary featuring over 40 giant lantern sculptures, some standing 15 feet tall.
Photo: Garden of Lanterns, Sam Pope
Under the expert lighting design of Dan Sanford, the amphitheater glowed with handcrafted flowers, leaves, and abstract plant shapes.
2,000 attendees wandered through the glowing flora, the event served as a powerful reminder of what can be grown when a community invests its time and creativity into a shared vision.
Production Partners: Center for the Arts, pARTners, Contemporary Dance Wyoming, JH Writers, Dan Sanford, Cathedral Voices
Location: Center for the Arts Park
Sponsors: Anonymous Friends of JH Public Art, Carrie F. Kirkpatrick DA Fund, The William E. Weiss Foundation, Whiteley and Nick Wheeler, Ali and Hal Wheeler, Lisa and Steve Robertson, Evan and Cindy Jones, Deborah and Jim Ramo, Doyen McIntosh, and Agnes Bourne. Community Foundation of Jackson Hole, Art Shop, US Bank, Agrostis Inc, Wyoming Arts Council, Teton County School District, Persephone, Haagen-Dazs, pARTners, Anvil Hotel, Center for the Arts, Hughes Productions
FEATURED PROJECT: THE GARDEN OF LATERNS
Congratulations on The Garden of Lanterns — what a truly magical and heart-filling experience. The way it invited people to slow down, to look, to see — it was such a gift to the community. I heard people ahhing and awing all around me, completely enchanted by what you created.
I’ve been thinking about how powerful it is to hold space like that — to bring people together through light, imagination, and care. It makes me excited to dream about the possibilities of working together, to explore how we can continue creating moments that infuse our community with wonder and connection.
Snail Lantern, Shane Kaelin
Photo: Garden of Lanterns, Sam Pope
Arts For All Grants
Jackson Hole Public Art facilitates the grants process for the Town of Jackson and Teton County. $47,000 in Arts for All funding was awarded to 20 local arts and culture organizations and two individual artists.
These grants provide direct support to organizations and artists to address gaps in existing art programs, broaden public access to the arts, enhance arts education, support the production and presentation of new works, and provide ongoing operating assistance. A panel of local community members with diverse experience in the arts reviews the grants.
Examples of funded grants: Jackson Hole Community Radio’s Intermountain Best that gives KHOL listeners and readers insight into the people and stories behind the great art that comes through Jackson; the Art Association’s youth after-school winter programming; Jackson Hole Pride’s Spring Fling Fashion Thing 3; and Lina Collado Garcias’s ongoing efforts to chronicle the impact of the housing crisis on Jackson’s workforce by blending photography with audio to amplify voices that are often overlooked.
The following 20 local organizations and individual artists were awarded with individual grants ranging from $811 to $3,000:
Alice Pang
Art Association of Jackson Hole
Community Center for the Arts
Coombs Outdoors
Dancers’ Workshop
Grand Teton Music Festival
Jackson Hole Chorale
Jackson Hole Community Radio
Laff Staff
Lina Collado Garcia
MusicLand
National Museum of Wildlife Art
Off Square Theatre
pARTners
People Spread Love
Riot Act
Teton Artlab
Teton Music School
GLOWNIGHTS 2025-2026
Celebrating its 7th winter, Glow Nights successfully transformed the Jackson Hole landscape into a luminous outdoor gallery, further cementing its status as a cornerstone of the region’s seasonal identity. A collaborative triumph between Jackson Hole Public Art, the Teton Village Association, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, and the Center for the Arts, the exhibition activated the Teton Village Commons and the Center for the Arts Park with immersive, glowing sculptures.
Artists/Presenters: Lindsay Glatz and William Nemitoff Amigo and Amigo
Location: Teton Village Commons + Center for the Arts Park
Dates: December 2025 - January 2026
Sponsors: Jackson Hole Travel and Tourism Board, Teton Village Association, Center for the Arts, OriginPoint, Evans Construction, Fish Creek Excavation, The Hub, Outpost, Two Ocean Builders
Photo: Cloud Swings, Anika Youcha
POETRY BOX
The Poetry Box was created in 2010 by local artist John Frechette and is curated by local poet and Director of Jackson Hole Writers Matt Daly. The Poetry Box was the brainchild of arts writer and advocate Meg Daly.
The Morning Dance by Teresa Griswold
Oh, an eastern sky —
Horizon balanced
In the rose-colored morning light
Marking a new day,
Welcoming the heart
To explore
To live
To smile
Upon the delicate
Pastel orange sand
And delight upon the shadows cast
As crayons and ridges
Form the landscape
Of the dance.
February 2025
ART SPOT: ABRE TUS ALAS
“Open Your Wings”
The installation symbolizes the journey of graduating students as they prepare to move beyond the classroom and toward new destinations. Each piece reflects students’ growth, courage, and determination to pursue their dreams. The work celebrates new beginnings and the endless possibilities ahead, while acknowledging that—like the geese depicted—many will one day return home carrying new experiences and hard-earned wisdom.
Educator: Gabriel Lopez
Students: Dulce Bedolla, Finn Beninga, Karsten Bessonette, Elvin Carrillo, Lenka Dvorak, Mili Garcia, Thea Goss, Christopher Hultam, Mario Juarez, Edgar Lopez, Vivia Madera, Xeny Martinez, Heidi Morales, Isai Narvaez, Nick Perez, Aksel Perez, Gregory Prugh, Darikson Ramos, Paul Meneses, Edgar Sosa, Javier Tzompa, Chris Vazquez, Dylan Vazquez, Samuel Werner.
ART AND HEALING AT ST. JOHNS HEALTH
Art in healthcare settings is recognized as a powerful tool used to create a healing environment by lowering stress and anxiety of patients, families, and staff. Art helps rejuvenate, restore and heal the human spirit; it transforms the visitor experience, builds community among patients and staff, and demonstrates a commitment to excellence.
For more than 10 years, Jackson Hole Public Art has provided consulting services to St. Johns Health Foundation, supporting the Art & Healing collection through the acquisition of permanent and temporary works.
Julia Whitney Barnes
ANNOUNCING: TO JACKSON HOLE, WITH LOVE
To Jackson Hole, With Love transforms Jackson into a living postcard project. Artist designed sculptural mailboxes will be installed across the valley.
The public will be invited to write and deposit postcards of care and gratitude, in response to the prompt: What do you love about Jackson Hole? In this divisive time, such a question aims to transcend the distance between politics and place, personalities and affinities, thereby reconnecting respondents to the why of where they live and visit.
Through this project, mailboxes, commonplaces vessels of communication, are reimagined as public sculptures of care. Dispersed across the valley, they encourage exploration and connection, turning Jackson Hole into one large, participatory love postcard to itself. The anonymity of postcards empowers honesty and generousity. The use of everyday materials postcards, mailboxes — makes art accessible. The public-private blend allows intimate expressions to be safely shared with others. Community healing transforms postcards into tools to express grief, hope and love.
On October 15, 2026, To Jackson Hole, With Love culminates in a multidisciplinary community celebration featuring dance, spoken word, and a short film, transforming the collected postcards into a shared, living portrait of love, reflection, and connection across the valley.
COMING SOON...
Gregory Lane Street Art
Jackson Hole Public Art, in partnership with the Town of Jackson, launched a Call for Public Art Proposals in support of the Gregory Lane Complete Street Project—an important community investment focused on enhancing safety, connectivity, infrastructure, and neighborhood character. As part of these improvements, artists were invited to develop site-specific works that promote pedestrian safety, strengthen neighborhood identity, and contribute to a cohesive visual corridor. Given spatial constraints along Gregory Lane, proposals encouraged creative solutions such as artwork suspended from existing lamp posts.
Expected Installation September 2026
Stilson
Transit Center
Patrick Marold was selected to create a dynamic three-dimensional installation integrated into the site of the Stilson Transit Center, with a tentative opening of July 1, 2026. Marold’s work will serve as a welcoming beacon for visitors and commuters alike. The installation reflects a commitment to thoughtful design, placemaking, and community identity, enhancing the Transit Center as a vibrant gateway to the region.
Coming June 2026
YOUR BRAIN ON ART
“The more we immerse ourselves in arts and aesthetics the healthier and happier we become.”
Nationally acclaimed authors of Your Brain on Art will present at the Center for the Arts
May 29, 7PM, FREE, ticketed
Research demonstrates that even a single session of artmaking can lower stress hormones, while ongoing participation strengthens cognitive function, improves mood, and supports brain health across the lifespan. Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross will present their fascinating and relevant findings in a captivating audio and visual presentation.
Thank you to our generous supporters
Karissa Akin
Sally Maca and Alex Alimanestianu
Charlotte Alimanestianu
Eric Alimanestianu
Perk Perkins and Laurie Andrews
Betty and Shaun Andrikopoulos
Sanford and Katarina Anstey
Philip Anstey
Mary and Dan Armour
Jill Baldauf
Joan Baldwin
Jean Barash
Linda and Paul Barnett
William and Jamie Bartlett
Christopher and Kirsten Beda
Orion and Heidi Bellorado
Cathy and Ken Blount
Agnes Bourne
Angela Burton and Frederick Bowditch
Carolyn Braaksma
William and Catharine Bradford
Stephanie Brennan
Herbert and Amy Brooks
Lynn Broos
Shari Brownfield
Sydney Bryan
Phil and Robin Cameron
Marty and Hillary Camino
Becky Watson and Betsy Carlin
Lisa Carlin
David and Mary Cernicek
The Charles Engelhard Foundation
Fred Hibbard Christine HibbardMeytras
Systematic Change Fund of the Community Foundation of JH
