Arts & Culture

With the Tetons as a backdrop, Jackson, Wyoming inspires and attracts artists of all kinds.

Ranked in the top 5 art markets in the country, the Jackson Hole valley is home to a world-class symphony, community theaters, renowned museums, performing arts companies, and a variety of arts and film festivals.

The unique landscape, wildlife, and open space surrounding the greater Jackson area creates a magnetic sense of inspiration, attracting a wealth of artists and art collectors alike. Photographers are drawn to the jagged and unique landscapes around Jackson while the mountains provide amazing backdrops for live music festivals.

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Art Association: Summer Art Fairs & Classes

Join us for two multi-day outdoor Art Fairs at the Snow King Ball Park in July and August or create art in our studios and Grand Teton National Park! Read More

Jackson Hole History Museum

Explore the valley's history from 11,000 years ago to today. Visit our Museum to learn about American Indians, ranchers, conservationists, and more. Read More

National Museum of Wildlife Art

Picasso, O’Keeffe, and Rousseau in Wyoming? Our world-class art museum chronicles the history of wildlife in artwork, from 2500 B.C. to the present. Read More

Gallery Wild

Gallery Wild is Jackson Hole's newest fine art gallery! Enjoy a curated body of fine art works inspired by wildlife, wild open spaces and conservation. Read More

Unconventional Art Galleries

Jackson is home to numerous Art Galleries and Museums. Find them scartered in and around town and even in unsuspecting places like on the walls of the restaurant you ate at last night or behind the counter at this morning's coffee shop.

Photo of Art by Donna Barrett in Pearl Street Bagels

Arts, Culture & Festivals

Some notable cultural events and festivals that truly encompass the vibrant culture of Jackson include Fall Arts Festival and Old West Days.

Fall Arts Festival, is widely recognized as one of the premier cultural events in the Rocky Mountain West. Join us September 9-20, 2020 for the 36th annual celebration. Art enthusiasts from across the world attend the event to experience and appreciate Jackson Hole while viewing some on the finest art available. The festival includes more than 50 supporting events where music, history, cuisine, and art collide.

Old West Days is an original Chamber event that celebrates the spirit and culture of the west and Jackson Hole. 2020 will be the 39th annual Old West Days and is the launch of the beginning of a new season in Jackson. The festival signals the start of rodeo season, stagecoach rides, the Town Square shootout and more.

Coming of Age by Nicole Gaitin

Whether your looking to browse or buy, Jackson has over twenty galleries in town where any and all art mediums are treasured. The National Museum for Wildlife Art holds more than 5,000 works of art all focused on representing the wildness of animals around the world. Th museum includes work by artists such as Georgia O’Keeffe, Andy Warhol, and Robert Kuhn, holding over five thousand years of history.