When you think contemporary art, New York, L.A. or Miami might jump to mind as cutting edge hot spots, but none of those locales boast such a scenic backdrop for a vibrant gallery scene as Jackson Hole. Jackson most commonly known for its world class skiing, fly fishing, mountains, and open spaces is also known for its burgeoning contemporary art. It’s not just about Western Art anymore in Wyoming as Jackson has proven itself as a thriving community for contemporary art and artists. Sure, there are still plenty of opportunities to view and buy Western Art in Jackson, but those with art interests that lean more towards the future then the frontier past will find themselves right at home among the many contemporary art galleries in Jackson.
National & World Art
Heather James Fine Art
172 Center St. Suite 101
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When you walk into Heather James Fine Art you kind of feel like you just walked into a secret MOMA (Museum of Modern Art) and didn’t have to pay an admission. Even casual fans of art are sure to be impressed and recognize the names of the famous artists adorning the walls. Heather James represents such luminaries as Alexander Calder, Chuck Close, Robert Rauschenberg, and Andy Warhol. From past to present, with art overlapping periods, movements, and genres you can find it all at this impressive gallery.
Tayloe Piggot Gallery
62 South Glenwood Street
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Tayloe Piggot Gallery is another spot in town where the lines of museum and gallery feel blurred. Piggot Gallery specializes in post-war and contemporary art as well as emerging and established artists. Some heavy hitters you may find here include Richard Diebenkorn, Helen Frankenthaler, and Robert Motherwell. An upcoming exhibition entitled “For the Love of Paper: Limited Edition Prints”opens October 12 and runs until December 10. Stop by this inspiring gallery to shop or just get educated on art.
Diehl Gallery
155 West Broadway
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Diehl Gallery specializes in contemporary painting and sculpture and offers professional art collecting services for both public and private collectors. The current featured exhibition runs until October 11 and features work by Jeri Eisenberg called “After Equinox”.
Altamira Fine Art
172 Center Street
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Altamira Fine Art offers contemporary and Western Art with a modern aesthetic. An upcoming solo show features the work of local painter Travis Walker as he captures scenes from around Jackson. The show runs October 12 to October 24, with a reception on October 15 from 5 pm to 8 pm.
Asymbol Gallery
50 West Broadway
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Asymbol Gallery is home to one of the trendiest galleries in town. Started by local product and world class snowboarder Travis Rice, Asymbol Gallery captures visually in art why most live in Jackson and come to visit—for epic adventures. Here you’ll find photographs, prints, and paintings that look just as comfortable hanging on your wall as they would on the base of your snowboard. Asymbol Gallery gives a voice to those who find passion in life’s adventures.
Local, Regional, & Beyond
Daly Projects
125 E. Pearl Ave
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This relatively new comer to the local art scene was started by local Meg Daly, a passionate and vocal lover of the arts. This gallery focuses on regional, contemporary art and exhibits many established and up and coming local artists. If you are looking for new and fresh art, this is the place in town to find it. The next featured show, “Greater Yellowstone: Prints, Maps & Sculpture”is by David Buckley Borden. The show runs from October 8 – 31.
Art Association of Jackson Hole
240 South Glenwood
artassociation.org
This local nonprofit has been a mainstay and champion of the arts for over 50 years in Jackson. In addition to offering classes and studio space, they also exhibit shows in their gallery that showcase everything from local art to famous artists. An upcoming exhibit by Dickie Landry “Explorations in Axonomeric Projections”runs October 9 to November 13 with an opening reception on October 14 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Dickie Landry is a fascinating figure that played saxophone in the groundbreaking Phillip Glass Ensemble as well as releasing albums on his own. He’s also a seminal figure in the New York Arts’s scene and has worked with such greats as Richard Serra, Robert Rauschenberg, Chuck Close, and William Burroughs.
Teton Art Lab
130 South Jackson Street
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Teton Art Lab offers studio space, exhibition, performance space, and residencies to artists. Their open studio nights and visiting artist talks are a great way to see and learn about all kinds of new and inventive contemporary art. Art Lab’s month long residencies offer a revolving door of fresh artists and work to the valley.
Pink Garter Theatre
50 West Broadway
pinkgartertheatre.com
At the Pink Garter music, art, food, and drink all converge into one hip night spot. This theater is one of the best places in town to see a show or meet up with friends for a signature drink at The Rose, an adjacent trendy watering hole. In addition to all of this, they also put on some great art exhibits. Some of the best local artists show here, which offers the art public a chance to grab some fantastic work before they move on to bigger galleries.
In the Pines AKA ITP Space
130 South Jackson Street
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ITP Space is a unique gallery and bookstore right next door to Teton Art Lab. They offer progressive and avant-garde contemporary art that you won’t find anywhere else in Jackson. Most of the artists showcased are from outside the area. You have until October 12 to catch their latest show by Kate Bonner and Daniel G. Baird, entitled “Lynchpinned and Bitten”.
