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Though the annual Fall Arts Festival is the pinnacle of art in the Tetons and Jackson Hole, year-round Jackson Hole is home to an incredible breadth of community art. From public installations to art in businesses and more, there is no end to the depth of what you will discover when walking through the valley and the communities that call it home.
Public Art
Walk through the town of Jackson or drive around the valley of Jackson Hole, where you will find abundant public art and art installations. Whether it is modern sculptures, beautiful murals, or interactive installations, you are sure to find something that excites and intrigues you.
Mama Mimi
If you are looking for something interactive and whimsical, stop by the Jackson Hole Land Trust's community conservation property, R Park. There, you will find "Mama Mimi" – a delightful Troll built entirely from locally sourced recyclable and renewable materials. Created by Thomas Dambo, a Danish artist and recycling activist, Mama Mimi is the eightieth addition to the Danish artist's globally placed family of Trolls, which tells the connected story of his global fairytale, "The Great Story of the Little People". You can view the full troll map here.
Square to Summit
If you are looking for an installation more akin to a journey, check out "Square to Summit." Square to Summit is a partnership between Snow King Mountain, the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce, the Town of Jackson, and JH Public Art, with support from over 30 local businesses. Created using 25 salvaged Snow King Summit Chair Lifts painted into colorful benches and swings that form a walking path from the historic Jackson Town Square to the summit of Snow King. Square to Summit celebrates the unique cultural identity, history, and people of Jackson Hole. Directions for the walk can be found at the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce Visitor Centers.
Wild Tracks
If you are looking for interactive art with a functional purpose, then stop by Miller Park and check out the asphalt installation, "Wild Tracks." Created by Maria Sengle and inspired by the Wildlife Viewing Rule of Thumb Law, Wild Tracks increases pedestrian safety while highlighting a sense of place and humans' roles in avoiding and decreasing human/wildlife conflicts. The Wildlife Viewing Rule of Thumb Law goes like this: Stick out your hand and give a thumbs up, close one eye, and if you can hide the animal with your thumb, you are at a safe distance. You are too close if you can't hide it with your thumb. Follow the tracks of the mural as you go east to west, and you will see interrupting bars at 25 ft. Green is safe, and yellow and orange indicate you are too close!
With so much public art and installations, covering them all in one blog would be impossible! For a comprehensive list of all the public art and installations in and around Jackson Hole, visit JH Public Art's website here.
Art In Business
With a thriving art scene and an abundance of world-class galleries in Jackson Hole, it should come as no surprise that art in business is another thriving avenue for the arts in Jackson Hole. Stop by any incredible businesses in and around town, and you will surely find beautifully crafted works by local creatives adorning the walls.
If it's the morning and you are looking for a pick-me-up, stop by Cowboy Coffee to enjoy some of their incredible locally-made coffee. Once inside their Town Square location, you can enjoy their rotating set of artworks by new and local artists. If you are lucky, they may be hosting one of their frequent artist receptions!
If you have a hankering for a bagel, head on down to Pearl St Bagel and enjoy incredible bagels while perusing their rotating selection of local artists' work. Afterward, stop by Snake River Brewing for a beer and have a chance to view their selection of artwork. With ample space and plenty of wall space and tables, there is plenty of room for viewing and enjoyment!
Whether it is during the Fall Arts Festival, the full swing of summer, or during the quiet winter months, you will always be sure to find art in some of the most surprising locations! For more information on the Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival, art in public and private spaces, and about Jackson Hole, visit www.jacksonholechamber.com or call (307)—733 – 3316.