LandSignals 2024
Jackson Hole Public Art is producing LandSignals to envision a future that more authentically includes Indigenous voices and traditional ecological knowledge to help us better steward the natural resources and cultural heritage of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Indigenous artists have been commissioned to participate in this project and their work will be unveiled at the the Center for the Arts, Russ Garaman Park, the new Jackson Hole History Museum, and the Greater Yellowstone Visitor Center at the Elk Refuge.
SHOSHONE LANGUAGE
This mural serves as a conceptual billboard, reclaiming space for the Shoshone people, whose ancestors called this region home. By incorporating Shoshone language, the mural connects the land, culture, and people, emphasizing their deep-rooted relationship.
Supported by: LandSignals is funded in part with a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts and with generous support from Mary Armour, Agnes Bourne, Petria and Scott Fossel, Leslye and David Hardie, Kate Jensen, Carrie F. Kirkpatrick DA Fund of CFJH, Marshall and Veronique Parke, Katrina and Brandon Ryan, Christy Walton, Community Foundation of Jackson Hole, US Bank, History Jackson Hole, Center for the Arts, Wyoming Arts Council, Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund, Wyoming Humanities, Wyoming Wilderness Association, National Elk Refuge, The Nature Conservancy, Grand Teton Association, Friends of the Bridger-Teton, JH Travel and Tourism Board, Jackson Hole Land Trust, Charter Communications and Ovation TV, Teton Recreation District, Fighting Bear Antiques, The Alpine House, Mountain Modern, Outpost, Town Square Inns, Snake River Brewing. (Photos by Sam Pope)
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History Jackson Hole tells the stories of Jackson Hole that connect people to the history of this valley and region. Continue to read more here.
ENGAGING WITH THE NATURAL WORLD
This mural invites us to rethink our understanding of wilderness. Rather than viewing it as an untouched, isolated place, we celebrate it as a living, evolving space deeply intertwined with human history and culture.
Supported by: LandSignals is funded in part with a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts and with generous support from Mary Armour, Agnes Bourne, Petria and Scott Fossel, Leslye and David Hardie, Kate Jensen, Carrie F. Kirkpatrick DA Fund of CFJH, Marshall and Veronique Parke, Katrina and Brandon Ryan, Christy Walton, Community Foundation of Jackson Hole, US Bank, History Jackson Hole, Center for the Arts, Wyoming Arts Council, Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund, Wyoming Humanities, Wyoming Wilderness Association, National Elk Refuge, The Nature Conservancy, Grand Teton Association, Friends of the Bridger-Teton, JH Travel and Tourism Board, Jackson Hole Land Trust, Charter Communications and Ovation TV, Teton Recreation District, Fighting Bear Antiques, The Alpine House, Mountain Modern, Outpost, Town Square Inns, Snake River Brewing. (Photos by Sam Pope)
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Wildlife conservation is at the heart of what makes the National Elk Refuge unique and unparalled in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Continue to read more here.
BRAIDING OUR RELATIONSHIPS
Pretty Shield Foundation’s spectacular Lighted Teepees will return and be on display at the Center for the Arts Park and illuminated from October 23rd to October 29th. Featuring Dr. Shane Doyle (Apsáalooke) that includes live drumming, a hoop dancer, and engaging activities.
Supported by: LandSignals is funded in part with a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts and with generous support from Mary Armour, Agnes Bourne, Petria and Scott Fossel, Leslye and David Hardie, Kate Jensen, Carrie F. Kirkpatrick DA Fund of CFJH, Marshall and Veronique Parke, Katrina and Brandon Ryan, Christy Walton, Community Foundation of Jackson Hole, US Bank, History Jackson Hole, Center for the Arts, Wyoming Arts Council, Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund, Wyoming Humanities, Wyoming Wilderness Association, National Elk Refuge, The Nature Conservancy, Grand Teton Association, Friends of the Bridger-Teton, JH Travel and Tourism Board, Jackson Hole Land Trust, Charter Communications and Ovation TV, Teton Recreation District, Fighting Bear Antiques, The Alpine House, Mountain Modern, Outpost, Town Square Inns, Snake River Brewing. (Photos by Kate Vranac)
LANDSIGNALS PANEL DISCUSSIONS
We learned a great deal from working with these intelligent and thought-provoking artists, and we look forward to continuing to work with Indigenous artists in the future.
Watch the full panel discussion here.
Supported by: LandSignals is funded in part with a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts and with generous support from Christy Walton, Marshall and Veronique Parke, Mary Armour, Kate Jensen, Agnes Bourne, Community Foundation of Jackson Hole, History Jackson Hole, Center for the Arts, Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund, Wyoming Wilderness Association, National Elk Refuge, The Nature Conservancy, Grand Teton Association, Friends of the Bridger-Teton, JH Travel and Tourism Board, Jackson Hole Land trust, and Charter Communications and Ovation TV. (Photos by Sam Pope)
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Home For All: Reflecting on 60 Years of Wilderness in Wyoming
Panelists include:Linda Merigliano (Bridger-Teton National Forest)
Lauren Redmore (Aldo Leopold Wilderness Research Institute)
Iva Moss (Indigenous youth educator & WWA Board member)
Nolan Brown (Shoshone-Bannock Tribes)
Colleen Friday (Greater Yellowstone Coalition)
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TRADITIONAL ECOLOGICAL PRACTICES & NATURAL RESOURCES
Listening to Inyan centers the Teton Mountain Range of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE) and Indigenous perspectives on ecological stewardship. Berg’s site-specific, three-dimensional exhibition comes face to face with humankind’s relationship to the changing landscape.
Supported by: LandSignals is funded in part with a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts and with generous support from Christy Walton, Marshall and Veronique Parke, Mary Armour, Kate Jensen, Agnes Bourne, Community Foundation of Jackson Hole, History Jackson Hole, Center for the Arts, Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund, Wyoming Wilderness Association, National Elk Refuge, The Nature Conservancy, Grand Teton Association, Friends of the Bridger-Teton, JH Travel and Tourism Board, Jackson Hole Land trust, and Charter Communications and Ovation TV.
THE SPIRIT OF WHIRLWIND WEAVES
Through augmented reality, encounter each plant's spirit and learn its traditional Indigenous name, carrying ancestral knowledge and spiritual reverence.
Supported by: LandSignals is funded in part with a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts and with generous support from Christy Walton, Marshall and Veronique Parke, Mary Armour, Kate Jensen, Agnes Bourne, Carrie F. Kirkpatrick DA Fund of CFJH, Petria and Scott Fossel, Katrina and Brandon Ryan, Community Foundation of Jackson Hole, History Jackson Hole, Center for the Arts, the Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund, Wyoming Wilderness Association, National Elk Refuge, Grand Teton Association, JH Travel and Tourism Board, Jackson Hole Land Trust, and Charter Communications and Ovation TV.
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