Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival Artists

Fall Arts Festival Featured Artist

The Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival is proud to feature acclaimed contemporary Western artist Ben Steele as the 2026 Featured Artist.

Known for his distinctive blend of pop realism, nostalgia, and Western subject matter, Steele brings a fresh perspective to the Festival's rich artistic tradition. His work combines meticulous realism with bold graphic design and familiar cultural icons, creating paintings that feel both timeless and unmistakably modern.

Based in Helper, Utah, Steele's artwork is represented in galleries throughout the West and beyond. His paintings have earned national recognition for their creative reinterpretation of Western themes while remaining rooted in the landscapes, history, and culture of the American West.

Featured Artwork

26 Old West Colors

Created exclusively for the 2026 Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival, 26 Old West Colors celebrates the places, landmarks, and memories that define Jackson Hole through Ben Steele's signature artistic style.

Centered around one of Steele's iconic vintage crayon boxes, the painting features the Grand Tetons, the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar sign, the Town Square, elk antler arches, Yellowstone, the Snake River, and numerous hidden details inspired by Jackson Hole and the Greater Yellowstone region.

Each custom "Old West" crayon color serves as a playful tribute to the area's landscapes, history, and Western heritage, inviting viewers to discover new references throughout the painting.

The result is both nostalgic and contemporary, a colorful celebration of Jackson Hole that honors the Festival's tradition while introducing a fresh artistic vision.

2026 Fall Arts Festival Poster

Take home a lasting piece of the 42nd Annual Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival with the official 2026 commemorative poster featuring 26 Old West Colors by acclaimed contemporary Western artist Ben Steele. Printed in high quality, this collectible poster celebrates the Festival's rich artistic tradition while showcasing Steele's vibrant, modern interpretation of the American West. Whether displayed in your home or office, it's the perfect keepsake for art collectors, Festival attendees, and anyone who loves Jackson Hole. Limited quantities available while supplies last.

Past Fall Arts Festival Featured Artists & Posters

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26 Old West Colors - Ben Steele, Featured Artist 2026

Fall Arts Festival Featured Artist

Ben Steele

Featured Artwork

26 Old West Colors

2026 Fall Arts Festival Poster

Past Fall Arts Festival Featured Artists & Posters

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