Ucross Foundation

09/03/2026

Painters, sculptors, a printmaker, a writer, and a composer — meet the 11 contemporary Western artists who will be featured at the Ucross Gala on Thursday, September 24.

Held in the heart of Ucross, the evening will begin with a cocktail reception during which Ucross Fellow Tracy Stuckey will finish a painting live that will later be auctioned off. Ucross Fellow Jesse Blake Rundle, a singer-songwriter, will then perform during the dinner in a heated tent on the Big Red Lawn.

The silent auction will feature a curated selection of artworks from Ucross alumni, including Wendy Bredehoft David Brock, Sandra Harris, Adrianna Hinds, Martin John Garhart, Susan Moldenhauer, Mark Spragg, and Sue Sommers, along with a special painting by Theodore Waddell.

Learn more about each artist at: ucrossfoundation.org/press-room/ucross-gala-to-feature-10-artists-from-the-west

09/03/2026

09/02/2026

You are invited to join us for a special screening of current artist-in-residence Emily Harrold’s short film “Meltdown in Dixie” at Sheridan College Kooi Library on Wednesday, September 9, at 6 p.m.

“Meltdown in Dixie” is about BBQ, ice cream, and the broader role of Confederate symbolism in the 21st century and the lingering racial oppression which symbols such as this help maintain.

After the 40-minute screening, we will have a brief Q&A with Emily.

This event is free and open to the public.

08/31/2026

This September, Ucross Fellow Diana Keren Lee’s poetry collection “How to Cast a Beautiful Animal” will be published by Fordham University Press. This collection includes "Visiting the Ucross Chapel," a poem written during her residency in 2023, which was nominated for a Best of the Net 2026 award.

“How to Cast a Beautiful Animal” was selected as the 2024-2025 Poetic Justice Institute Editor’s Prize. It follows the journey of an Asian American actress through landscape, language, and lineage. Learn more: dianakerenlee.com

See the full 2026 Ucross Booklist here: ucrossfoundation.org/2026-booklist

08/29/2026

This fall, we are celebrating our acclaimed artist residency program at the Ucross Gala.

Join us on Thursday, September 24, for a magical evening filled with live painting, cocktails, dinner, alumni-artist performances, a bustling auction, and awards ceremony to honor Naoma Tate to conclude the evening.

Be a part of the story of Ucross and reserve your tickets and tables today by visiting: ucrossfoundation.org/wyoming_gala

08/27/2026

As we approach the end of summer, sunset comes earlier.

It comes as no surprise that our artists-in-residence find inspiration in this breathtaking space.

08/26/2026

Are you passionate about contemporary art? local history? supporting the community?

Join our team as a volunteer Gallery Attendant! Your role would be to create a welcoming environment in the Ucross Art Gallery and Café. You would receive a thorough training, a stipend to off-set travel costs, invitations to exclusive events, and a café and gift shop discount.

Considered a part of our close-knit team, you'd also be invited to join special staff events, including weekly lunches, yoga with artists-in-residence, and holiday gatherings.

Learn more and apply:

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for Ucross Foundation. We are now seeking gallery attendants.

08/25/2026

Join us in congratulating the recipients of the 2026 Joan Mitchell Fellowships, including Ucross alumna Beatriz Cortez.

Awarded to 15 artists from across the United States, this fellowship provides $60,000 in unrestricted funds, distributed over five years alongside flexible professional development and convenings that facilitate community building and peer learning.

Learn more about the artists: joanmitchellfoundation.org/journal/announcing-the-2026-joan-mitchell-fellows

Photo by Residency Manager Carl Largent

08/25/2026

Seeking a way to contribute to the horticulture of Ucross?

We are in the process of creating a rose garden for community, visitors, and artists to enjoy. Ucross Farmer Esper Gaspardi is looking to locals for donations of full or divided perennials to fill around our roses, including nine bark, catmint, lavender, penstemons, yarrow, and anything else local green thumbs might recommend.

If you would like to contribute a plant, please email [email protected] with the subject line “Garden.”

08/22/2026

Two-time Ucross Fellow Elizabeth Gilbert recently shared her journey of pain and healing in “The Agony of The Feet.” While navigating a devastating diagnosis, Elizabeth explores identity, generational wounds, and a nontraditional path to healing.

Read the full piece: elizabethgilbert.substack.com

Photo by Deborah Lopez