Governor's Capital Art Exhibition

Established in 2000 under an initiative by Governor Geringer and organized under the auspices of the Wyoming Arts Council and the Wyoming State Museum, the Governor's Capitol Art Exhibition celebrates the work of Wyoming artists. The State's five elected officials and representatives from other state agencies participating in the program select purchase award winners. Works receiving purchase awards join the Wyoming State Museum's permanent art collection. All other artwork in the exhibition is available for sale to the general public. The Wyoming State Museum uses proceeds from these sales to add art to its permanent collection.

All Wyoming visual artists working and living in the state are invited to enter. Works may be either two- or three-dimensional, must be original, and completed within the last three years. Works selected for previous Governor's Capitol Art Exhibitions will not be considered for inclusion. Works should not exceed 50 lbs. 2D works should be ready to hang with wire or D-rings. Due to display venue, restrictions apply to organic, toxic or hazardous materials. There is no entry fee. Artists may submit up to three works for juried review. Images are assumed to be accurate representations of actual works. The juror has the right to reject any accepted work not accurately represented by the image sent. All accepted works must remain for the duration of the installation.

Entry Deadline: November 30, 2019. Notification of accepted work: week of December 20th. Accepted artwork due at the Wyoming State Museum: January 31, 2020. The exhibition will open to the public on February 20, 2020, and run through August 13, 2020, in the newly renovated Wyoming State Capitol Extension. Awards include Governor's Choice Award, Bobby Hathaway Juror's Choice Award, and People's Choice Recognition. A 40% commission will be retained by the Wyoming State Museum on all works sold. Artist will pay for shipping to and from the Wyoming State Museum, or will arrange for hand delivery. A reusable shipping carton must be used and return shipping fee or arrangements must be enclosed. The Wyoming State Museum will exercise professional care in handling all entries but cannot assume liability for loss or damage while works are in transit. Accepted entries will be insured while on exhibit for 100% of the artist value indicated on the entry form.