Art

George Ostrom served in the U.S. Army in France and a short time in Germany during WWI, sketching scenes that he encountered in combat as well as behind the lines. He lived most of his life in Sheridan and was actively involved in veterans affairs and had a career as a commercial artist, wolf hunter, and conservation advocate in later years. Some credit him with the iconic bucking horse image that's been featured on Wyoming license plates since the mid-1930s.

A collection of well known 19th century explorer-artist paintings is being live auctioned on May 17. All of the proceeds will go to help conserve ecosystems.

The special exhibition grapples with the idea of Yellowstone through the lens of people who have used, loved, lived and migrated through the park.

There are 60 pieces of artwork by artists of all ages trying to show support for those affected by the war in Ukraine.

In May, the Western American Art collection of the late entrepreneur and conservationist Carl W. Knobloch will be live auctioned. Knobloch had a family residence in Wilson, Wyoming where his 75 piece collection resided. Wyoming Public Radio's Kamila Kudelska spoke with Head of American Art at Christie's, Tylee Abbott on the significance of the collection.

During the pandemic, many in isolation have picked up new ways to occupy their time including learning how to create art. Wyoming Public Radio's Taylar Stagner talks with Lander Art Center Director Doug Spriggs about how the Fremont County art community is supporting new artists young and old.

The Ucross Foundation is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. Over the years, Ucross has welcomed a few thousand artists, playwrights, musicians, as well as others in the art world to southeast Sheridan County. Wyoming Public Radio's Hugh Cook has more.

Hanukkah started Sunday at sundown and is observed through Dec. 6. Jewish communities around the state are excited to gather with new and old members. Last year, many events had to be held outside or were canceled.

Wyoming cowboy artist Ernie Marsh was awarded a Folk Art Mentoring grant through the Wyoming Arts Council to pass on his knowledge to an apprentice. Olivia Weitz visited his shop outside of Lovell, Wyoming to see how a handmade set of spurs gets made.

1989 was Wyoming's centennial. To honor that, the late artist Dave Paulley was commissioned to create paintings. This year, the Wyoming State Historical Society decided to put them in a book alongside narratives that explain that moment in history.