Community Calendar

FREE to Museum members and included in the cost of general admission.
This is an exciting opportunity to preview a new exhibit prior to its public opening.

Join us for a preview of our new exhibit "Art in Motion: Kinetic Sculpture with Ivan Iler." Sugden Chief Curator of Education Kelly Fried. will give attendees a first look at this exciting exhibition. A few staff members will be in attendance to speak about their selections.

Sneak Peek attendees receive 10% off in Palate restaurant when dining for lunch after the event!

Header image: Ivan Iler, Whale. Scrap metal. © Ivan Iler.

Lisa Lofgren's installation, "Insisting Wind, Over the Pass, Flowing Bedrock" will be on display at Margo's Pottery and Fine Crafts through August 8th. The open house will feature music by David and Caitlin Romtvedt, and give people a chance to meet the artist.

The Lander Art District Street Fair is a one-day summer kick-off festival in historic downtown Lander. Join us for a unique and entertaining way to immerse yourself in the arts! While strolling through the Art District, you will come across artist demonstrations and musicians busking on the sidewalk, a face painter, chalk-the-walk, and hands-on activities. But that's not all! Cross Main Street to Centennial Park for a Maker's Market with 40+ artists, makers, and artisans selling their handmade wares. Also, be sure to join in the scavenger-hunt style activity to win prizes! At 11:30, join us at Jaycee Park for a presentation and unveiling of Lander's latest public art installation.

Nearly 50 invited artists are given one day to create new masterpieces en plein air (outside). They paint from the National Museum of Wildlife Art’s Sculpture Trail with stupendous views overlooking the National Elk Refuge. All visitors are welcome to watch the painters, and collectors are invited to browse and bid on the fresh artworks. All proceeds will benefit the Museum and participating artists. Enjoy free admission from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

9:00 a.m.: Event Kickoff
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.: Live Music from Derrik & The Dynamos
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.: Food for Purchase from Palate
12:15 – 1:00 p.m.: Silent Auction

Two participation categories for the artists: plein air and al fresco

The plein air category allows artists to paint any regional scene of their choice, and they may begin their painting anywhere in the vicinity. All artists will be on the Sculpture Trail by 10 a.m. to finish their piece live and in person. Al fresco is interpreted more broadly, where artists enjoy painting outside using reference photos of any subject. The “Best in Show” award winner will be picked from the plein air category, while the al fresco category is not judged.

Thursdays in July & August. Top Jackson Hole yoga instructors conduct weekly summer classes outside on the south part of the Sculpture Trail (parking lot to your left as you come up the hill). Participants will feel inspired doing Sun Salutations and Downward Dogs as they look across the grand vista of the National Elk Refuge. Join us in connecting with two art forms—visual art inspired by artists over the centuries, and the art of yoga, ensuring healthy mind, body, and spirit. All levels welcome. Free.

*Please bring your own mat and water!

On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence inside the Pennsylvania State House (now Independence Hall) in Philadelphia.
Four days later, on July 8, 1776, after the Declaration was printed and distributed, the citizens of Philadelphia were summoned to the State House Yard by the bells of the city. Then, Colonel John Nixon publicly read the Declaration of Independence.
Americans in all 50 States and 16 Territories of the United States will read the Declaration of Independence ‘together’ on July 8, 2026. Even though the United States is spread across thousands of miles and nine different time zones, all of us in America may read the Declaration of Independence ‘together’, at the ‘same’ time on July 8 at 4:00pm MDT.
We will read the Declaration at the Museum Pavilion, and we will be joined by the Saratoga Community Choir to led us in patriotic song.

Thursdays in July & August. Top Jackson Hole yoga instructors conduct weekly summer classes outside on the south part of the Sculpture Trail (parking lot to your left as you come up the hill). Participants will feel inspired doing Sun Salutations and Downward Dogs as they look across the grand vista of the National Elk Refuge. Join us in connecting with two art forms—visual art inspired by artists over the centuries, and the art of yoga, ensuring healthy mind, body, and spirit. All levels welcome. Free.

*Please bring your own mat and water!

Mark your calendar to celebrate with Ucross at our biennial Wyoming gala. Join us for an evening of dinner, entertainment, a lively auction, and an awards ceremony. ​

​Details and ticketing information to follow. Visit ucross.org for the latest updates.

Thursdays in July & August. Top Jackson Hole yoga instructors conduct weekly summer classes outside on the south part of the Sculpture Trail (parking lot to your left as you come up the hill). Participants will feel inspired doing Sun Salutations and Downward Dogs as they look across the grand vista of the National Elk Refuge. Join us in connecting with two art forms—visual art inspired by artists over the centuries, and the art of yoga, ensuring healthy mind, body, and spirit. All levels welcome. Free.

*Please bring your own mat and water!

Thursdays in July & August. Top Jackson Hole yoga instructors conduct weekly summer classes outside on the south part of the Sculpture Trail (parking lot to your left as you come up the hill). Participants will feel inspired doing Sun Salutations and Downward Dogs as they look across the grand vista of the National Elk Refuge. Join us in connecting with two art forms—visual art inspired by artists over the centuries, and the art of yoga, ensuring healthy mind, body, and spirit. All levels welcome. Free.

*Please bring your own mat and water!