UWAM PUBLIC PROGRAMMING


ABOUT

UWAM regularly hosts programming for the community in conjunction with our current exhibitions and visiting artists. From the Salvagio Artist Talk series, hands-on creative workshops, to intimate one-on-one tours and conversations with artists and curators, the Laramie community and all of Wyoming are welcome at UWAM to experience all the arts have to offer.

For more information, contact Education and Public Program Coordinator, William Bowling at wbowling@uwyo.edu

UPCOMING

 

FALL Event Schedule

September 20th, 2024: Fall Opening Reception

Join UWAM for a celebration of our fall exhibitions, including: Harold Garde at 100: The Unseen Works in Two Acts, Neltje: The Collector, Binnie in Context: Woodblock Prints from the Collection, Staff Selects, and Brian Burkhardt: Take Heed. Enjoy food, live music, and a celebration.

5PM - 8PM • Reception

* This event is free and open to the public.

 

September 27th & 28th, 2024: Harold Garde: Public Strappo Workshop with Wendy Lemen Bredehoft (two-day workshop)

Join artist Wendy Lemen Bredehoft for a two-day workshop on Harold Garde's monotype technique called strappo, created by layering paint on glass.

5PM - 7PM • Friday session

10AM - 12PM • Saturday session

* Space is limited, registration is required. Friends of the museum: Free, General public: $15. Registration link available soon.

 

October 17th, 2024 • ACSD1 Premier Show Opening Reception

Join UWAM and the Albany County School District for a reception honoring the artistic accomplishments of local elementary students displayed in the museum's Resource Room. To learn more about the Albany School District Premier Elementary Art Exhibition, visit the "Recurring Special Events" section of our Events page.

5PM - 7PM • Reception

* This event is free and open to the public.

 

October 24th, 2024 • Harold Garde: Faces in Conversation - Creative Writing and Theater Workshop with Relative Theatrics

Join the education team from Relative Theatrics for a unique workshop integrating the paintings of Harold Garde. Participants will use faces depicted in Garde's paintings to develop theatrical dialogue and learn to write short scenes with Relative Theatrics teaching artists.

5PM - 8PM • Workshop

* Ages 16+, space is limited, registration is required. Friends of the museum: Free, General public: $15. Registration link available soon.

 

November 14th, 2024 • Neltje: The Collector - A Public Conversation

Please join UWAM curators, representatives of the Neltje Center, and special guests for a public discussion on the life and legacy of Neltje.

5PM - 8PM Reception and public program

* This event is free and open to the public.

 

November 22nd, 2024 • Fall Date Night at UWAM - Harold Garde Silent Disco

UWAM will host a Fall Date Night and dance party in the Garde exhibition gallery. A silent disco involves all participants wearing headphones playing the same music, but there is no external amplification. Enjoy food, dancing, art-making, and more.

6PM - 9PM • Date Night

* Ages 21+, space is limited, registration is required. Friends of the museum: $15, General public: $20. Link to purchase tickets available soon.

 

December 11th - 13th, 2024 • 'Tis the Season Events

UWAM's annual series of events celebrating the winter season. Activities include a finals week decompressor to UW students, a Community Celebration of Lights, family-friendly art-making activities, performances, and more.

* These events are free and open to the public.