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“From Cow Town to Art Town, Jackson Becomes an ‘Art Mecca’”

Starting with the founding of Trailside Galleries in 1963, this article traces the development of the JacksonHole art scene into the thriving arts destination that it is today. Part III and the final installment in a series for the Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum Chronicle (March 2022 Issue)

“Tradition and Transition: The Post WWII Jackson Hole Art Scene”

Jackson Hole began to change immediately after World War II, and the foundations of a year-round economy that could support year-round artists began to take root. Part II in a series for the Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum Chronicle (November 2021 Issue).

“From the Shores of Jenny Lake to the Walls of Moore’s Cafe: The Pre-WWII Jackson Hole Art Scene”

The Tetons have always been a magnet for artists. It was so fun to research and write about the Jackson Hole art scene in the 1920s, 30s and early 40s for the July 2021 issue of the Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum Chronicle. Link to article below.

Beers and Banter, June 24, 2021

I was honored to speak in a panel discussion about painting in Jackson Hole for the Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum’s ‘Beers and Banter’ program. With artists Katy Ann Fox and Greta Gretzinger, and historian and author Lester D. Taylor, we shared our individual experiences working and creating in the Tetons and discussed the flourishing art scene and how it has changed over time.

‘From Cow Town to Art Town’ - First Western Trust

On March 9th, 2020, right before the corona virus hit town, I was honored to give an illustrated talk to clients of First Western Trust tracing the history and development of Jackson Hole into an ‘art mecca’ and the ‘5th largest art market in the US’.

‘Diary of a Dudine’

My first published article in the Jackson Hole News and Guide is about my great-grandmother’s memoir chronicling her elk-hunting trip in Jackson Hole in 1916, age 20. It was discovered by a family member at the Jackson Hole Historical Society and continues to inspire me today.

Art Association Lecture

It was fun morning discussing trends in the global art market and the development of Jackson Hole as an ‘art mecca’ at the Art Association on September 5th, 2019.

Missing Roy Kerswill Mural

A chance meeting on the chairlift with the owner of the Alpenhof Lodge led to this article in the Jackson Hole News and Guide about a Teton Village mural’s mysterious disappearance.

Jackson Hole News and Guide

I am thankful for having our story featured in the Jackson Hole News and Guide.

Jackson Hole Public Art

It is an honor to be appointed to the board of Jackson Hole Public Art, which forges partnerships for the integration of art into any environment, to inspire lasting cultural, educational and economic benefits.

89.1 KHOL Interview

Listen as I talk to Jackson Hole's community radio station KHOL about my experience completing the Start-Up Intensive and starting an art appraisal business in Jackson (Fast Forward to minute 3:55).

Appraisers Association Membership

I am excited to have gained the requirements to join the Appraiser's Association of America as an Accredited Member for General Household Contents.