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Wyoming State Museum Presents New Exhibit: Inspired by the Land

 

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — January 15, 2025 — Inspired by the Land: 25 Years of Conserving Wyoming's Working Lands, an exhibit honoring relationships between people, wildlife, livestock, and the conservation of agricultural lands, will be displayed in the Capitol Gallery at the Wyoming State Capitol from January 10 - July 10, 2025. The Wyoming State Museum is honored to present this special exhibit celebrating the Wyoming Stock Growers Land Trust's 25-year commitment to preserving agricultural lands.

 

Thoughtfully curated by a committee of eight, this exhibit showcases historic and ongoing relationships between people and the land through a diverse collection of photography, paintings, poetry, fiber arts, and historic artifacts contributed by more than 20 individuals across the state. Each piece shares a story of the land's deep significance for landowners and their families. Andrea Graham, guest curator for the exhibit, explains, "We hope their words and images inspire you to recognize your own connections to our treasured landscapes."

 

Graham is a public folklorist who has worked in the American Studies Program at the University of Wyoming, as well as an independent folklorist and oral historian, undertaking field research and producing programs and exhibits.

 

Inspired by the Land was created in partnership between the Wyoming State Museum and the Wyoming Stock Growers Land Trust, with support from the Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund, Wyoming Humanities, Wyoming Community Foundation, and the Land Trust Alliance.

 

The Wyoming State Capitol is open Monday through Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and is closed on State holidays.

Image caption: Inspired by the Land: 25 Years of Conserving Wyoming’s Working Lands, on view through July 10, 2025, in the Capitol Gallery.