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The Best Jackson Hole Art Galleries

The town's one-of-a-kind gallery scene has helped cement the valley as a must-visit arts destination.

(Editor’s note: This article was originally published in December 2023.) Jackson Hole, Wyoming is known for its world-class luxury hospitality, thrilling winter sports and pristine natural vistas, but ski resorts like Caldera House, the high-end hotels in Jackson Hole and the lively après-ski scene aren’t the only draws. Art abounds in this cozy Western mountain town, which has just over 12,000 residents yet is also home to its own art museum (the National Museum of Wildlife Art), a 78,000-square-foot cultural campus and a whole lot of public art, from Ben Roth’s Watch for Deer to Mama Mimi, a Thomas Dambo troll. It also has many wonderful art galleries that attract art lovers and the culturally curious in the winter months and during Jackson Hole’s off season.

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There’s a distinct vibe to the Jackson Hole art scene, thanks in part to a vibrant and enduring artistic community. Jackson Hole restaurants and cafes have shown art since the 1930s, and according to Jackson Hole Magazine, the area’s first year-round resident artist was painter Conrad Schwiering, who settled here in 1947, selling his art in the town square. Many more followed, drawn to Jackson Hole by both the natural beauty and the growing number of galleries, exhibits and art fairs.

Today, there are scores of local artists, and many of the art galleries in Jackson Hole showcase works focused on the unique culture of Jackson and the American West. This uniqueness, along with a schedule of art events like the Jackson Hole Fall Arts........

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