If you have ever wanted to plan a trip to Jackson Hole, than there is no better time than the Fall during the Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival. Fall may just be the perfect time of the year in the Tetons; the leaves are turning, the blazing summer heat has cooled off, and the town of Jackson Hole is transformed into a bona fide art hot spot. The acclaimed Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival runs this year from September 3-14, 2014 and offers plenty of chances to view and buy all types of world-renowned art during this annual event. Festival goers will get opportunities to take in contemporary, landscape, wildlife, Western, and Native American art, as well as the chance to sample some amazing local food and wine.
The Jackson Hole town square art galleries and surrounding off square art galleries offer a plethora of non-stop openings and showings. Every day of the Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival offers a chance to either view hanging work or to see art being made on the spot, right in front of your eyes by the galleries featured artists. Whatever are you are into, you’ll be sure to find it over the Festival’s 11-day run. You can visit the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce website for a complete list of events
Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival Highlights
Taste of the Tetons on Sunday, September 7 offers up some edible art varieties that are affordable to any art collector’s budget. Local chefs, restaurants, and caterers come to impress with tasty confections available for sampling in the $2-$4 range. Make sure to pair your samplings with the perfect wine selection. This event also features plenty of local art with the Takin’ it to the Streets art fair, which gives local artists a chance to display their talents and crafts. Live music by Howdy Pardners Ambassador Club.
Ever wonder how an artist works, well you can get a glimpse into their art process when they paint live for your viewing pleasure at the 19th Annual Jackson Hole Quick Draw Art Sale & Auction on Saturday, September 13, 2014. The event features national, regional, and local artists. Artists are given ninety minutes to create a fresh, sometimes the paint isn’t even dry yet, masterpiece. If you like what you see buy it at the auction that follows. The Festival featured works “Forever Jackson” by Nancy Dunlop Cawdrey and “Teton Symphony” by Joshua Tobey will also be auctioned off as well. Happy bidding.
Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival Art Walks
A festival favorite year in and year out is the Palates & Palettes Gallery Walk. Each participating gallery pairs their art with local restaurants and wine offerings. Make your way around to more than 30 galleries while viewing great works of art and sampling amazing food. It goes from 5pm-8pm, Friday, September 5, 2014, but be sure to arrive promptly, as the food will be sure to go as quick as the art.
The local’s favorite Third Thursday Art Walk series moves to a special night on Wednesday, September 10, 2014 just for the Festival. It’s like a treasure hunt but with art. Just look for the Art Walk banners and make your way to the more than 30 participating art galleries. The Art Walk runs from 5pm-8pm.
There is one last chance to make your rounds of the galleries if you haven’t yet, and this time it’s served with brunch. Enjoy brunch and a Bloody Mary at the Art Brunch Gallery Walk from 11am-3pm on Sunday, September 14, 2014 and close out the 30th Annual Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival in style. Just make sure you have enough wall space for all that art you’ll want to buy at this amazing Festival.
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And if you need help planning your trip please contact Jackson Hole Reservations.
