Plan to attend the 28th annual Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival presented by the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce September 6-16, 2012.

The Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival is widely recognized as one of the premier cultural events in the Rocky Mountain West. Thousands of art enthusiasts are drawn each year to experience the diverse artwork and breathtaking natural surroundings that make Jackson Hole a leading cultural center. The 2012 Festival will take place September 6-16,2012. Experience the world-class installments of contemporary, culinary, landscape, Native American, wildlife, and Western, arts. Visitors will appreciate the works of nationally and internationally acclaimed artists along with an exceptional array of music, cowboy poetry and cuisine. More than fifty events round out our eleven-day festival.

The Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Amy Ringholz is the featured artist for the 2012 festival. Ringholz, makes a foundation on passionate drawings of sensual black ink lines upon which she adds saturated colors, texture, intrigue and emotion to her wildlife images. Her paintings appeal to a wide array of art enthusiasts. She uses the animal’s eyes to show the soul of the painting. These eyes convey mystery or daring, humor or mischievousness, and sometimes a warm, gracious and loving heart. Amy and her characters are kindred spirits happy to explore, to evolve, to excite, to engage and to enliven whomever they touch. The featured painting, "Dreamers Don't Sleep," will be displayed at the National Museum of Wildlife Art this winter. See more of Amy's work at Altamira Fine Art, 172 Center Street in Jackson or www.altamiraart.com.

Learn about the featured painting, "Dreamers Don't Sleep."

Amy narrates this time-lapse video of the creative process from her Jackson Hole studio.

Download your copy of the Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival 2011 Program Presented by Mountain Living Magazine.

2012 Event Highlights

Thursday, September 6-Sunday, September 9

Friday, September 7

Palates & Palettes Gallery Walk
More than 30 art galleries open their doors to showcase magnificent art with food, wine and music!
Various locations, see gallery map, 5 - 8pm
Open to the public

Saturday, September 8

Historic Ranch Tours
Visit historic valley ranches, where Jackson Hole's cowboy heritage still thrives. Start out at the Walton Ranch and then head to the Snake River Ranch. The tour is complete with cowboys, Western entertainment, and a good ol' fashion barbeque. Hosted by Mountain Living magazine. Busses leave Jackson’s Home Ranch parking lot at 3:00pm. Tickets are $50, call 307.733.3316 or 307.699.3868.

Sunday, September 9

Taste of the Tetons
Valley chefs, restaurants and caterers put their best culinary work on display for sampling. Also enjoy a wine tasting, silent auction, and the Howdy Pardners “Pickin’ in the Park” - musical entertainment by The Jackson Hole Cowboy Jubilee. Each taste ticket is $1. Jackson Town Square, 11am-4pm

Thursday, September 13-Friday, September 14

Western Visions®
Please view www.westernvisions.org for a full listing of events.

Saturday, September 15

17th Annual Jackson Hole QuickDraw Art Sale and Auction
Nationally, regionally, and locally recognized artists paint and sculpt as spectators look on. The one-of a-kind artwork will be auctioned off following the hour-long creative process, along with the sale of the featured artwork of the 2012 Fall Arts Festival by Amy Ringholz.
Jackson Town Square, 9:00 am (Please note earlier time)
Open to the public

Something Wild This Way Comes
An Amy Ringholz special event. Look for details coming soon!

Sunday, September 16

Art Brunch Gallery Walk
Join Jackson’s 30 plus art galleries for brunch and festive beverages at this closing-day celebration of yet another superb Fall Arts Festival! Brunch, Bloody Marys and spectacular art…what an ending! At various locations in Jackson Hole from 11;00am-3:00pm. See gallery map. Open to the public.

Future Festival Dates

• September 12-22, 2013
• September 11-21, 2014