Jackson Hole Public Art
Impact Report 2021
PO Box 4413 Jackson, WY 83001 jhpublicart.org
carrie@jhpublicart.org 307.734.9026
Mission
JH Public Art forges partnerships for the integration of art into any environment, to inspire lasting cultural, educational, and economic benefits.
Community as Canvas, Creativity as Catalyst.
2021 Staff
Carrie Geraci | Executive Director Alexandra Pope | Project Manager Carolyn Ripps | Communications Shawn Meisl | Development
2021 Board
Peggy Davenport | Chair Kea Molnar | Vice Chair Des Jennings | Treasurer Maggie Moore | Secretary Klaus Baer Adam Janak Chris Ludwig
Public Art Task Force
Katy Fox | Artist Tammi Hanawalt Ph.D. | Curator of Art, National Museum of Wildlife Art Morgan Jaouen | Executive Director, JH Historical Society & Museum Matt Kissel | Landscape Architect, Hershberger Design Joseph Lovett | Project Engineer, Jorgensen Engineering Chris Ludwig | Senior Project Manager, Two Ocean Builders Innana Reistad | Designer, Gilday Yehia Architects
Phil Coosaia | Honorary Eric Logan | Honorary Katy Niner | Honorary
COVER IMAGE: Thomas Dambo, Mama Mimi (with kids) Photo: Sam Pope RIGHT: Shelley Idaho High School Art Students, A Puzzling Escape at the ArtSpot Inspiration, everywhere.
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From the Director Thank you to all of our generous donors, program partners, and amazing artists who made this past year a memorable one. From giant trolls, to escaping puzzle pieces, Jackson Hole Public Art shared joyful experiences that ignited imaginations and helped to build a beautiful, sustainable, and vibrant community. We could not do it without you, our supporters, creative placemakers, and innovative artists! With Gratitude, — Carrie Geraci
CLB Architects Plume Teton County Library Photo: Aaron Kraft
Katy Ann Fox the time in place Trio Bistro Photo: Alex Pope
80 Artists Paid 1 4.5k
Hoverley AR App Downloads
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350
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New Pathways Murals
Giant Troll 400
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Brand New Website
Students reached via Build-a-Troll
WildWalls Murals with Augmented Reality
Visits to the ArtMobile
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MoonShots Launched
LED Lights for
3k GlowNights
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Artworks added to the Sage Living St Johns Health Collection
Thomas Dambo
Mama Mimi
Homecoming:
Mama Mimi JH Public Art joyfully welcomed environmental artist Thomas Dambo to Jackson in May 2021. Dambo creates giant trolls all over the world from repurposed materials, inspiring us to protect the environment and to invite discovery. In June, JH Public Art and the Jackson Hole Land Trust unveiled Mama Mimi set within Rendezvous Park. Over 25 feet Inspiration, everywhere.
tall, with a head of hair fashioned out of driftwood, this new artwork is thoughtfully sited along the banks of the big pond to be discovered by curious explorers of all ages. Mama Mimi has inspired the community beyond the banks of the R Park pond, and ventured into classrooms and summer camps throughout Jackson Hole.
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Thomas Dambo Mama Mimi Photo: Sam Pope
Artist: Thomas Dambo with Mark Rivera and Sebastian Figueroa Local Crew: Nikko Grambow Natty Hagood Tyler Wight Thank you: JH Land Trust US Bank Two Ocean Builders Mountainscapes Inc. Community as Canvas.
Premier Powder Coating and Custom Fabrication, LLC Stio Outpost Subaru of America National Parks Conservation Association’s Zero Landfill Initiative pARTners Red Top Meadows Jenkins Lumber Teton Rentals Sherwin Williams New West Building Company Jorgensen Engineering and over 100+ generous donors jhpublicart.org
Kelly Elementary Students Build-A-Troll Challenge
Educating:
Build-a-Troll Challenge Over 400 local youth participated in the Build-a-Troll Challenge to create trolls and troll houses from recycled materials collected from the community. A video (linked here) featuring Mama Mimi artist Thomas Dambo and local organizations taught students about waste in Teton County and the connection between recycling and land conservation. Trolls and troll houses were displayed at the Recycling Center, Teton County Inspiration, everywhere.
Fair Grounds Recycling Area, Center for the Arts, Teton County Library and the JH Children’s Museum. Thank you: pARTners Teton County Zero Landfill Initiative Subaru of America National Parks Conservation Association
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Reaching:
ArtMobile The ArtMobile had a busy summer, traveling into neighborhoods with a focus on our giant troll Mama Mimi. It reached over 350 local youth with weekly collaborative arts programming staffed by community mobilizers and artists. Building on the success of the ArtMobile’s summer activities, we extended programming through the fall, reaching an additional 100 students with afterschool gatherings in two neighborhoods over the course of October. A new art + early childhood education
ArtMobile with local poet Matt Daly at JH Land Trust’s R Park
program was also piloted with Teton Literacy to reach 50 parents. Thank you: Anonymous Teton Recreation District Blanca Moye Billi Harrington Adele Farag Emily Boespflug Art Association of Jackson Hole Grand Teton Music Festival Teton Music School Matt Daly National Museum of Wildlife Art Teton Literacy Center
Launching:
MoonShot 5x5 Making the best of a virtual format, five new public art ideas were rocketed out into the universe on January 28, 2021. MC Jeff Moran led the evening, which was livestreamed from the Center for the Arts stage for over 100 viewers tuning in from home. Five local creatives presented their boldest, most ambitious ideas with 5 slides in 5 minutes, along with a reading from Trevor Bloom, a naturalist with the Nature Conservancy. Local artist Tenley Thompson was selected by the audience to receive the $1000 “Buzz Aldrin
Award” for her ancient tree ring MoonShot. Presenters: Trevor Bloom Borbay Fernando Jáuregui Kika MacFarlane Suzanne Morlock Tenley Thompson Thank you: Wyoming Arts Council Center for the Arts Staff Jeff Moran Friends of Public Art
Fernando Jaurégui Street Gallery JH for 2021 MoonShot 5x5
David Watson Stampede Photo: Keegan Rice
Eye-Catching:
ArtSpot In winter 2021, local artist David Watson constructed a 3-dimensional version of his painting “Stampede” for the ArtSpot. This brightly colored, engaging work was on view for most of the year, engaging over 30,000 daily drivers along Broadway. “Stampede” depicts a group of brightly painted bison running towards, or away from, drivers passing by, depending on your direction of travel. Watson credits this large scale project Creativity as Catalyst.
for providing a respite during the pandemic, providing the artist with a break in thinking about the isolation, social distancing and depression of a long, cold, and colorless Wyoming winter. Find them now at the JH Children’s Museum Thank you: David Watson Bland Hoke Karns Family Friends of Public Art
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Activating:
WildWalls By showing artworks in public settings, WildWalls aims to reach broad audiences with conservation messages through public art. Two large-scale murals and nine temporary wheatpaste murals transformed the streets and alleys of downtown Jackson into an open air gallery. We celebrated WildWalls with three community
Inspiration, everywhere.
events throught the summer. Most murals were paired with augmented reality (AR) features that turned the static image into a live animation educating with current science from the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. The AR app - Hoverlay - was downloaded over 1,100 times per month!
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Katy Ann Fox the time in place at Trio Bistro Photo: Alex Pope
Artists & AR Creators: Julia Brady and Lida Steves Natalie Connell Ryan Dee Katy Ann Fox Nicole Gaitan Kika MacFarlane Ouree Lee Ava Reynolds Tala Schlossberg Helen Seay Shannon Troxler Drew Yerkovich UW Migration Initiative Dan Toro Community as Canvas.
Supported by: Silver Star The Nature Conservancy Grand Teton National Park Foundation First Interstate Bank Teton Conservation District Protect Our Water JH Trout Unlimited Jackson Hole University of Wyoming Migration Initiative Trio Bistro JH Book Trader JD High Country Outfitters Snake River Brewing
Anvil Hotel Stinky Prints Pinky G’s Pizzeria Wyoming Arts Council
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Inspiring:
Sage Living Artwork for the Sage Living healing art collection was installed during the summer of 2021, marking the culmination of a many years long process. Each piece – seven commissioned pieces and over 45 pieces specially created or curated for the building – was selected by a committee comprised of St John’s Health staff, community members, and art professionals who reviewed multiple rounds of thoughtful artist submissions. The selection process was facilitated by JH Public Art, who was hired in 2014 by St John’s Health Foundation to develop new collection criteria and donation policies that are guided by evidence-based criteria and designed to promote healing and wellness. The Sage Living
Kathryn Mapes Turner What Owns the Sky (above) Ben Roth Dandelion (right)
process was further enhanced by following best practices relevant to a long-term care and memory care settings. Commissioned Artists: Yulia Avgustinovich, Wendell Field, Katy Ann Fox, Bland Hoke, Lisa Flowers Ross, Ben Roth, and Kathryn Mapes Turner Selected Artists: Pam Baker, Emily Boespflug, Borbay, Rozmaring Czaban, Tuck Fauntleroy, Wendell Field, E. Lynette Fransen, Lanny Grant, Jennifer L. Hoffman, Todd Kosharek, Rachel Kunkle Hartz, Kate McCabe, Brian McGeogh, Bronwyn Minton, Will Munford, Mike Piggott, LeeAnn Ramey, Miga Rossetti, Tobias E. Sauer, Jonathan Selkowitz, Jocelyn Slack, Kay Stratman, September Vhay, and Kathy Wipfler
Bland Hoke Time Flies
Commuting:
Pathway Murals JH Public Art’s partnership with JH Community Pathways continues to provide terrific access for local artists and collaborating partners to engage in large-scale public art projects. Two pathway murals were completed in 2021: “Cause and Effect” by artist Nicolette Maw and Art Association summer campers for the Garaman Park underpass; and “Cow in Motion” completed by Prospect Studios with the help of visiting American Institute of Architects (AIA) members and featuring the work of Teton Science Schools students, Dolyn Kinney and Augustine Porter.
JH Public Art was asked again to bring a graphic reminder to Slow Down to our most congested pathways. Artist Walt Gerald created bike path stencils to visually remind folks to take it slow. Artists: Nicolette Maw Art Association Students Prospect Studio Dolyn Kinney Augustine Porter Walt Gerald Partners: Art Association of JH JH Community Pathways American Institute of Architects
Nicolette Maw + Art Association summer campers Garaman Pathway Mural
Prospect Studios Cow Tunnel Pathway Mural
Walt Gerald Slow Zone Pathway Stencils
VIGAS Light Falls Teton Village Photo: Sam Pope
Illuminating:
GlowNights GlowNights 2021 artworks opened December 18 with four light-based installations in Teton Village and the town of Jackson. GlowNights artworks energize community public spaces in an effort to bring people together during the darkest nights of the year. With isolation as a leading mental health indicator, JH Public Art and GlowNights partners hoped that this year’s installations inspired wonder as well as safe and accessible gathering.
Inspiration, everywhere.
Artists: VIGAS CLB Architects Liz Forelle Evan Hopping and Doug Vogel Title Sponsors: Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Teton Village Association First Western Trust Thank You: JH Travel & Tourism Board:4JH Outpost Wyoming Arts Council Center for the Arts JH Land Trust Teton County Library Hughes Productions
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Doug Vogel and Evan Hopping Aurora Borealis Center for the Arts Photo: Sam Pope
CLB Architects Plume Teton County Library Photo: Sam Pope
Liz Forelle Parcels JH Land Trust’s Greenspace on the Block Photo: Sam Pope
Town Square to Summit Connector coming in 2022
Brightly painted, refurbished Snow King chairs to line the Cache Street corridor. Contact Carrie Geraci 307-734-9026 to become a sponsor today. The project is a collaboration between JH Public Art, Chamber of Commerce, Snow King Resort, and the Town of Jackson.
Thank you to our generous supporters Anonymous (6) Lucinda and James Abbe Krissy Albert Laurie Andrews and Perk Perkins Katti and Sandy Anstey Helen and Fred Arbuckle Jill and Reed Armijo Mary and Dan Armour Christopher Barash Jean Barash Matt Barash Victoria Barret Linda Barnett Pilar Bass Heather and Richard Black Cathy and Ken Blount Sarah Bond Erin and Jason Borbet / Borbay Agnes Bourne Judy and Tom Bowser Catherine and Bill Bradford Tim Bradley Julia Brady Stephanie Brennan Stina Brock and Sean Stauth Cathryn Brodie and Doug Lowham Willi Brooks Abigail Brown Shari Brownfield Dee and Sinclair Buckstaff Angela Burton and Fred Bowditch Hilary and Marty Camino Betsy Carlin and Becky Watson Lisa Carlin Elaine and John Carney Susan and Jim Carr Elisa and Andy Chambers Kathy Clay and Mike Trumbower Jill and Brian Close Ali and Kevin Cohane
Inspiration, everywhere.
Alexi and Steve Conine Kathryn and Philip Coosaia Eugenie Copp and Ken Overfield Patty Coursey and John Batenhorst Steph and Scotty Craignhead Matt Daly Mitch Dann Peggy and Kirk Davenport Maggie Davis Alex Dawson and Greg Gricus Virginia and Jim Dean Neeta Demeulenaere Julie Dery Mariam and Scott Diehl Emy DiGrappa and Stephen Duerr Alexis Dittmer Katherine and Mark Dowson Susan Durfee and Joseph Cipro Stephen Dynia Laura Edelman and Ryan Burdick Diana and Mike Eden Amy Dulin and Mario Espinosa Jacqui and Chris Erdman Annie and Jon Fenn Jean and Dick Ferguson Robin and John Fields Cate and Chris Finlay Lea and Gavin Fine Joanna, Mia, Cooper, Izzy and Fish Fishman Lisa and Chuck Fleischman Lynn Fleisher and John Roberts Astrid Flood Sheryl and Jeff Flug Petria and Scott Fossel Lynn and Foster Friess Becky and Tom Frisbie Kathy and Lee Gardner Carrie and Mike Geraci MT Geraci
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Pamela and Scott Gibson Peggy Gilday and Maho Hakoshima Amy Glenn and Jeff Moran Marlene and Barry Goldstein Amy Golightly in honor of Jed Mixter Sarah Graham Roxanne Guez Louise and Ralph Haberfeld Wendy Hagedorn and Dan Leemon Mark Hale Lachlan, Leslye and David Hardie Ruth Harrington and Tim Bradley Douglas Henderson May and John Herr Christine Hibberd-Meytras and Fred Hibberd Berte Hirschfield Barbara and Chris Hoeft Cynthia Hogan Bland and Liza Hoke Family Fund Bland Hoke Padgett Hoke and Sam Zuckerman Shelley and John Holland Curtis Hubbard Dawn and John Hummel Maggie and James Hunt Cece, Wit, Emily and Adam Janak Jane and Meiki Jaidi Morgan and Nick Jaouen Chloe and Des Jennings Maria and Worthy Johnson Lenore Jonasson and Stephen Hoff Lisa Keenan and Dennis Coffey Joffa and Bill Kerr Liz and Andy King Susan and Fred Kingwill Paul Kinnard Lindsay and Matt Kissel Anne Ladd and Len Carlman Laura and Edward Ladd April and Scott Landale Jane and Ed Lavino Courtney Leavell
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Nina and Brian Lenz Jean and Jason Lewis Jodi and Jack Livingood Shauna and Cody Lockhart Paula Lodge Kathy Lynch Margie Lynch Jane and Steve Malashock Heidi and Mike McBride Mary McCarthy Kim and Bob McGregor Susan McGuire and Bob Warburton Roseann McNamara Shawn and Chris Meisl Katie and Mac Mendenhall Ann and Mark Messana Carolyn Miller Liza Millet and Mike Dowda Acacia and Jeremy Minor Brownyn Minton and Mike Casey Jim Mitchell Krista and Jed Mixter Kea and Tom Molnar Jillian and Clay Moorhead Peggy and Doug Moore Maggie Moore Judy and Matt Montagne Ruth Moran and Jim Rooks K.J. and Craig Morris Macey Mott Bridget Mullen and Dr. Michael Stern Sue Muncaster and Christian Santelices William Munford Hillary and Mac Munro Georgia Murphy Molly and Dukes Murray Erika Nash Anne and Rod Newcomb Newton Foundation Lenore and David Nichols Katy Niner Pam Niner
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Donors, continued... Camille Obering and Ben Musser Julie and Bill Obering Julie and Hugh O’Halloran Eric Orton and Michelle Rooks Dana Olson and John Wright Opatrny Family Foundation Veronique and Marshall Parke Erika Pearsall and Ned Janotta Leigh Perkins Leslie Petersen and Hank Phibbs Irene Player Carol and Steve Poole Alexandra and Sam Pope Annie and George Putnam Rachel Ravitz Karen and Mike Reid Fred Reimers Nancy Resor Kristin and Joel Revill Gina Ricks Carolyn and Andy Ripps Lisa Robertson Belinda and Ferrill Roll Wendy Rominger Joyce and Doug Ross Miga Rossetti and Chris Hansen Lyndsay Rowan Katrina and Brandon Ryan Barbara, Scott and Thibaud Sanchez Alex and Jonathan Schechter Maggie and Brian Schilling Ali and Sam Sehnert Michael Sellett Kris Shean Barbara and John Simms Jocelyn Slack and John Wasson Samantha and Scott Smith Trish and Michael Spain Jeanie and Fred Staehr Karen and Richard Stewart Liz Storer and Luther Propst
Inspiration, everywhere.
Dorothy and Jack Stout Kay Stratman and Paul Hansen Anna and Steve Sullivan Clare Payne and Mike Symmons Tenley Thompson and Dan Bowen Julie and John Tobiason Meaghan and Johnny Tozzi Barbara and Stan Trachtenberg Mike Trumbower Melissa Turley and Chris Stump Amy and Steve Unfried Juliet Unfried Colleen and Ethan Valenstein Jen and Dan Visosky Christy Walton Lucinda and James Warner Diana and Mike Welch Chris and Erich Wilbrecht Ali and Hal Wheeler Whiteley and Nick Wheeler Lindsay and James Wilcox Pat Wilson Chris and Kurt Wimberg Jess and Paul Wireman Barbara and Jeff Wogoman Nona Yehia and Mark Sullivan Dimmie and Greg Zeigler GRANT MAKERS Anonymous Casper Artists Guild The Charles Engelhard Foundation Community Foundation of Jackson Hole Grand Teton Association JH Travel & Tourism National Endowment for the Arts National Parks Conservation Association Perkins Charitable Foundation Silver Star SUBARU of America Teton Conservation District
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Creativity as Catalyst.
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