The Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival is an annual event held every September that pays tribute to the arts and the role they play in Jackson Hole. Forty years ago the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce and the town’s art community came together to expand Jackson’s tourist season, which used to end when summer came to a close. The result was the Fall Arts Festival—widely recognized as one of the premier cultural events in the Rocky Mountain West—that brings collectors and art aficionados from all over the world to Jackson Hole.
The 12-day festival toasts Jackson Hole’s incredibly diverse artistic community, its fall colors, its cuisine and all the dedicated professionals that add to the vibrancy of our valley.
With dozens of events occurring between September 4th and 15th, we’ve gone through and picked out some fetes that are sure to be winners. However, we encourage you to check back here frequently for ongoing event details. Every day, galleries are hosting talks, openings and parties, so please make sure to check if your favorite one is on the list.
Tickets are selling fast and many events have limited capacity. Reserve your tickets today to ensure attendance at your favorite Fall Arts Festival events.
Ongoing
The National Museum of Wildlife Art's Annual Western Visions Show and Sale (September 7th through 29th) overlaps with its own events and chances to purchase world-class art. This is the museum's major annual fundraiser and needs to be on your radar!
Wednesday, September 4
Wine Down Wednesday & Wind Up for Fall Arts: A jewelry and wine pairing from 5 to 7 p.m. at The Wort Hotel with designers from Western Design Conference and bottles from Jackson Hole Winery and more. Ticket cost: $50
Thursday, September 5
• Thursday features the Western Design Conference Exhibit and Sale opening preview party and fashion show which offers a VIP sneak peek at the sale at Snow King Center. Hours: 6 to 10 p.m.; $100 general admission/$175 VIP ticket. Visit westerndesignconference.com for details.
Friday, September 6
- The Annual Western Design Conference Exhibit and Sale starts its three-day run at Snow King Center from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; tickets cost $30 westerndesignconference.com
- Reserve your evening for the immensely popular Palates & Palettes Gallery Walk. Town galleries start their parties at 5 p.m. Running until 7 p.m. at a huge range of galleries, this event involves a delicious pairing between top-notch restaurants from throughout Jackson with gallery spaces, resulting in the perfect food/art crawl. Participating galleries include Heather James Fine Art, Altamira, Tayloe Piggott, WRJ Design, Gallery Wild, Ringholz Studios and many more. We guarantee that all will have something special in store.
Saturday, September 7
- Western Design Conference Exhibit and Sale continues at Snow King Center from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; $30 - Visit westerndesignconference.com for details.
- Western Visions Exhibit Opening: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the National Museum of Wildlife Art.
Sunday, September 8
- Western Design Conference Exhibit and Sale continues at Snow King Center from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; $15 - Visit westerndesignconference.com for details.
- Arts on the Green: From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Center for the Arts Lawn. View and purchase art, jewelry, and more from 50+ local creatives including some of Jackson's finest artists. Bar and live entertainment throughout the afternoon. Entry fee is $6; free for kids age 12 and under. Presented by the Art Association of Jackson Hole.
Wednesday, September 11
• Meet the 2024 Fall Arts Festival featured artist, Roger Ore at West Lives On Gallery, offering signed copies of this year's featured poster "Nature's Playground." Posters are available for purchase at the free event which runs from 5 to 7 p.m.
• Meet the 2024 Fall Arts Festival featured sculptor, Bryce Pettit, at Mountain Trails Gallery, offering signed copies of this year's featured poster "Born & Raised." Posters are available for purchase at the free event which runs from 5 to 7 p.m.
• Jackson Hole Gallery Association Art Walk: Tour Jackson Hole's art galleries from 5 to 8 p.m. and experience the artwork from participating artists. Pick up a Gallery Guide at the Visitor Information Tent on the Town Square for a list and map of all galleries.
Thursday, September 12
- Western Visions is the National Museum of Wildlife Art’s largest and longest-running fundraiser and is one of the signature events of the Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival. Top contemporary wildlife artists – and collectors – from around the world will be congregating at the museum. The show features a wide selection of art for sale and the money raised from this fundraiser supports the museum. The event will be held 5 to 8:30 p.m. and tickets cost $210. For more information and bidding guidelines, click here.
Friday, September 15
• Showcase of Homes, presented by Jackson Hole Traveler's sister publication, Homestead from 10 a.m. to 4 pm. Held at various locations, Jackson Hole's favorite home tour highlights the diversity of architecture and design in the valley. This unique, one-day, self-guided tour allows attendees to experience homes in a range of architectural styles, and to meet the architects, landscape architects, builders, and designers behind each project. Tickets cost $125 and are available at Homesteadmag.com.
• The Jackson Hole Art Auction Preview will be held from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Center for the Arts. View all the art that will hit the auction block on Saturday. This will be your chance to register for the auction.
• 40th Anniversary Celebration of Fall Arts Festival: Held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Town Square, this will be an unforgettable evening of craft cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and artistic celebration to commemorate 40 years of the festival. Meet the artists of this year's Jackson Hole QuickDraw and bask in the history of this signature event for the Jackson Hole community. Ticket cost is $75.
Saturday, September 14
- Kick-off your morning with a splash of paint (and excitement). At 8 a.m. on the Town Square, the 29th Annual Jackson Hole Quick Draw art sale and auction begin. Nationally, regionally and locally recognized artists will demonstrate their skills at this unique alfresco event. One-of-a-kind artwork will be auctioned off following the 90-minute creative process where spectators will watch artists paint and sculpt. Individuals who are interested in purchasing the artwork should register in advance at the information table. Tickets cost $25, and include seating in the auction tent, bidder paddle, champagne, coffee and pastries.
- The 18th Jackson Hole Art Auction gets going at 10 a.m. Bidding starts at noon. Visit jacksonholeartauction.com for more.
Sunday, September 15
- You didn’t think you could leave the Fall Arts Festival without one more gallery tour, did you? The Art Brunch Gallery Walk runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy brunch and festive beverages at this closing-day celebration for the Fall Arts Festival. This event provides the opportunity to visit with gallery representatives and take a closer look at the art. Galleries will be serving brunch bites, Bloody Marys, and mimosas. Participating galleries are Gallery Wild, Mountain Trails Gallery, West Lives On, Astoria Fine Art, Turner Fine Art, Ringholz Studios and more.
- Last thing on the itinerary? Take a nap! That’s a lot of amazing arts programming in one week, all thanks to the Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival’s continually evolving and expanding reach.
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