Submissions are In!

​Public art, particularly along trails, improves quality of life for residents by bringing art outside and allowing trail users the opportunity to have an experience with art without ever entering a building. This is why the Platte River Trails Trust, in partnership with ART 321, is excited to announce the artists and exhibits for the second year of “Art for the Trails, A Public Art Market.” 

Kicking off July 1st and 2nd, a public art installation comprised of approximately 24 works of public, environmental art will be displayed along the River Trail by the Tate Pumphouse and at ART 321. This public art installation will not only serve as a display of our local artistic talent but help to foster the sense of community pride and vision we are continually working to cultivate. This year, the artists’ exhibits will all be for sale, with a portion of the proceeds going to support artists and public art in our community, Platte River Trails Trust, and ART321. In addition, a panel of judges will pick three winning entries to be awarded with cash prizes.
 
2021 ART FOR THE TRAILS SUBMISSIONS:

• Casper College Advanced Ceramics (Tate Pumphouse)
  • Vicki Cross, “Grandma’s House“ (red), “Goonybird,” “Outhouse”
  • Cheryl Grapes, “Branch Office”
  • Mary Ann Hoff, “Bird Bath”
  • Donna Hoffman, “Spirit Visits” wind chime
  • Trish Miller, “Little Red Hen House”
  • Pam Mills, “Bluebird House,”  “Feathered Nest” wall hanging
  • Margaret Morris, “Bird house,” “Suet Holder”
  • Mike Olson, “Circle of Life Shield”
  • Tori Radosevich, “Birdy McBirdhouse”
  • Ernie Trujillo, “Bird Feeder”
  • Holly Turner, “Home Tweet Home”
• Kimberly Barrett, “Crystal Showers,” “Earthen Escape,” “Whimsy” (Tate Pumphouse)
• Amanda Flanigan, “Elk Rocking Chairs” (ART 321)
• Peter Jakubowski, “River Animals Totem” (Tate Pumphouse)
• Bri Martin & Roland Gladue, “Abstract Painted Bench” (ART 321), “Rainbow Trout Painted Bench” (Tate Pumphouse)
• Derek Padilla, “Billiards Hookers” (Tate Pumphouse)
• Debra Uhls, “Neutral tech/Cultural nature” (ART 321)

See Exhibit Catalog, available at the Tate Pumphouse, for pricing details.
 
 
Join us as we kickoff 2021 Art for the Trails with TWO opening receptions: July 1st at ART 321 (during Art Walk) and July 2nd at the Tate Pumphouse. Beginning at 5pm, the Pumphouse event, will be a not to PRTT’s beloved Food Truck Friday and feature live music by Mastermind of Monkey, food truck fare, beer, and guided art walks through the exhibits.  
 
Thank you to our Patron Sponsors, Williams, Porter, Day, & Neville, Rocking K Development, and Ultra Orthodontics, as well as our volunteers and other partners for helping to make this program possible!
 
 
SAVE THESE IMPORTANT DATES:

• June 29-30: Exhibit installations
• July 1: Art 321 Opening Reception (during Art Walk)
• July 2: Tate Pumphouse Opening Reception (enjoy live music, food trucks and guided Art Walks to view and discuss the works)
• August 6th: Prizes will be awarded by the selection committee and by attendee popular vote at the Casper Art Walk. This is also the last day to view the exhibits.

 
 
For more information, or to request an interview, please reach out to Angela Emery, Executive Director of Platte River Trails Trust, at aemery@platterivertrails.com or 307.258.8833 (cell), 307.577.1206 (office).