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Mission Statement:
The University of Wyoming Art Museum shares in the transformative power of art through exhibiting, preserving, and interpreting visual culture from around the world. As an integral part of the University of Wyoming, we foster a deeper connection with humanity and a creativity that envisions new futures by engaging academic, local, state, national, and global communities.

10/16/2026

✨ It’s Giving…Everyone Something to Discover ✨⁠
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Giving Day 2026 is just 5 days away! ⁠
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Through visiting artist workshops, across Wyoming via the Ann Simpson Artmobile, and in our classroom & galleries, your generosity is what keeps learning and discovery thriving at the UW Art Museum.⁠
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We invite you to support the programs and people that connect communities & people in Laramie and across Wyoming with art, ideas, and experiences both in and outside of the museum.⁠ Learn more at our link in bio, or visit uwyo.edu/artmuseum.
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Giving Day 2026 – October 21 – 22 | NOON – NOON⁠
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10/15/2026

Tonight! Join us Thursday, October 15 for a special Third Thursday; our 2026 Fall Exhibitions Opening Reception. Celebrate the complete exhibition "Museum As Collector: Across Time and Place" with a cash bar, hors d'oeuvres & live music by the UW Student Jazz Trio.⁠

Wanted to get your hands on some UWAM merchandise, but haven't had the chance? Tonight may be the perfect time! All UWAM branded merch will be available for purchase at a discount; spin the wheel at our front desk to reveal a mystery discount, including a chance to win a piece of UWAM merch for free! We're making room for new items in our store, so now is your chance to get some of our remaining stock before it's gone.
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Thursday, October 15, 5:30-7:30pm⁠
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For more info, and a full list of exhibitions featured in "Museum As Collector," visit our our link in bio.⁠
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10/13/2026

The UW Art Museum is proud to present “Donor Collection: The E.G. Meyer Family Collection”, as part of “Museum as Collector: Across Time and Place.”

Professor Emeritus E.G. "Gerry" Meyer devoted more than fifty years to the University of Wyoming as a scientist, educator, administrator, and researcher. Alongside his academic career, he assembled an exceptional collection of Western American art. In 2012, Meyer and his family pledged a significant portion of the collection to the University of Wyoming Art Museum, ensuring that works by artists including Frederic Re*****on, Charles M. Russell, Joseph Henry Sharp, Thomas Moran, Nicolai Fechin, and many others would become a lasting resource for teaching, research, and exhibition.

“Donor Collection: The E.G. Meyer Family Collection” is on view now. Learn more at our link in bio, uwyo.edu/artmuseum, and join us this Thursday, October 15 for our Fall Exhibitions Opening Reception to see the full exhibition.

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Images: Installation views of “Donor Collection: The E.G. Meyer Family Collection”

10/08/2026

Next week! - Join us Thursday, October 15 for a special Third Thursday; our 2026 Fall Exhibitions Opening Reception! Celebrate the complete exhibition "Museum As Collector: Across Time and Place" with a cash bar, hors d'oeuvres & live music by the UW Student Jazz Trio.

Thursday, October 15, 5:30-7:30pm

For more info, and a full list of exhibitions featured in "Museum As Collector," visit our our link in bio.

10/02/2026

🏞️ It's Giving...Art That Travels 🌄

Mark your calendars, Giving Day 2026 is just around the corner! This Giving Day, the University of Wyoming Art Museum invites you to support the programs and people that connect communities & people in Laramie and across Wyoming with art, ideas, and experiences that travel far beyond our galleries.

Over half of our annual budget comes from donations. Your Giving Day gift helps keep art moving and connections happening.

Giving Day 2026 - October 21 - 22 | NOON - NOON

More information coming soon!

09/30/2026

🎨 This Saturday, join us at the UW Art Museum for Community Art Day!

We’ll explore a different artwork or exhibit on display in the museum, then dive into a hands-on art project inspired by what we’ve discovered. It’s a great way to get creative — whether you're a kid, a student, a parent, or just someone who loves making art. No registration needed — just stop by, get inspired, and create with us.⁠

🕛 Saturday, October 3, 10am - 12pm 🕛

For more info, email [email protected]

09/24/2026

Part of "Museum as Collector: Across Time and Place," explore "Founding Collection: WPA Art," a selection of WPA era artworks that started as part of the teaching collection in the University of Wyoming Art Department in 1968, before making their way to the Art Museum after it was established in 1972.
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The Works Progress Administration recognized art as a public good, meant to serve communities long after the work itself was made. Today, this collection embodies the enduring power of collective investment in the arts — a reminder that museum collections are shaped not only by individual generosity, but by shared commitments to education, accessibility, and cultural stewardship. These works remain part of the museum's teaching legacy and are a lasting demonstration of what public investment in the arts can achieve.
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Research and curatorial assistance by Margreta Quill, UW Museum Studies Intern.

“Founding Collection: WPA Art” is on view now. Learn more at our link in bio or visit uwyo.edu/artmuseum⁠
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Images: Installation views of "Founding Collection: WPA Art"

09/22/2026

The museum was filled with thoughtful conversation and sculpting this past weekend with visiting artist Wanxin Zhang! Swipe through to see what and our participants were up to. Thank you so much for visiting with us, Wanxin!

Special thanks to and her student volunteers for their time and mixing us up some fantastic clay to work with.
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See Wanxin Zhang's sculpture "Waiting" at the UW Art Museum, as part of "Exhibition Collection: Contemporary Works," & "Museum As Collector, Across Time and Place."

09/09/2026

Next week - we’re excited to welcome visiting artist Wanxin Zhang to the UW Art Museum for a series of special programs exploring his work and creative process. Join us for a reception & artist talk – "My Journey from Manchuria to California," an informal gallery talk, and an intensive hands-on ceramic sculpture workshop led by Zhang. During the workshop, participants will sketch an idea before translating it into clay, with guidance from Zhang as they develop their own abstract or figurative sculpture. Open to artists of all experience levels. Head to our link in bio more information. We hope to see you there!
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Wanxin Zhang at the UW Art Museum: September 17 – 19

September 17 – 5:30pm: Reception & Artist Talk - My Journey from Manchuria to California

⁠September 18 – 12pm: Lunchtime Conversation

⁠September 19 – 1pm – 3:30pm: Sculpture Workshop*

⁠All programming will take place at the UW Art Museum

*The sculpture workshop is capacity limited and requires registration, please go to our link in bio for more information and to register.
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09/04/2026

After years of dedication, vision, and care for the University of Wyoming Art Museum, we bid a heartfelt farewell to Director and Chief Curator Nicole Crawford.

Nicole joined the museum in 2009 as the Curator of Collections, moving into the role of Assistant Director and Chief Curator in 2018. In 2020, Nicole was appointed Director and Chief Curator, continuing to build the museum as a leader of academic art museums.

Thank you, Nicole, for everything you have given to the UW Art Museum. On behalf of all UWAM Faculty and Staff, we will miss you dearly and wish you all the best in your new endeavors! 💙

Address

2111 East Willett Drive
Laramie, WY
82071

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm

Telephone

+13077666622

Website

http://www.uwyo.edu/artmuseum

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