Casper Art

* "Arlo English a Retrospective: Four Generations Sharing a Passion for Art," a show by artist Jeremy Jones shows through MONDAY at Metro Coffee Company, 241 S. David. The show honors Jones's grandfather, Arlo, with examples of family art pieces to show a continuance of a legacy.

* Watercolor Show goes through JULY at West Wind Gallery, 1040 W. 15th St. Open to any watercolor artist. Ken Hosmer will judge the show and will lead a four-day workshop at the gallery. A reception will be from 2 to 4 p.m. JULY 19 at the gallery. Info: Call 265-2655.

* The Miniature Show goes through AUGUST at West Wind Gallery, 1040 W. 15th St. Open to any artist and will be judged by Justin Hayward. A reception is from 2 to 4 p.m. AUG. 9. Info: Call 265-2655.

At the Nic

Upcoming events at the Nicolaysen Art Museum and Discovery Center, 400 E. Collins. For more information, call 235-5247 or visit www.thenic.org. Unless otherwise noted, NIC admission is free for members; $5 for adult nonmembers and $3 for children and students with school ID.

* Closed TODAY and SATURDAY for Independence Day.

* NIC Art Camp, featuring 21 different classes in drawing, painting, ceramics, collages, shadow boxes, mixed media and more, JULY 6-10. Advanced registration and payment required. Info: Call Linda Lyman at 307-235-5247.

* This summer's Artist in Residence program features three Wyoming artists - Matt Flint, Lana Perrotti and Nina McConigley - throughout JULY. Flint will present "Layers of Meaning," a class for adults on working intuitively with paint, collage, mixed-media and image transfers, 6 to 9 p.m. JULY 17 and 9 a.m. to noon JULY 18. Cost: $80 members, $90 nonmembers. Flint presents "What I Saw On My Walk," a class for children ages 6-10, 1 to 3 p.m. JULY 18. Students will stroll outside the museum to find inspiration for story with illustrations. Cost: $20 members, $25 nonmembers.

* Artist Lana Perrotti's "Fun in the Sun" class for adults, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. JULY 25. Participants will caravan to Ayers Natural Bridge park near Douglas to paint "en plein aire" with Perrotti using pastels or oil paints. Participants will need to bring their own materials or inquire about having supplies provided for a fee. Cost: $80 members, $90 for nonmembers.

* Artist in Residence Nina McConigley presents "Indian Tribal Art," a two-day class for children ages 5-13. The sessions for children ages 5-7 will be 10 a.m. to noon JULY 30, 31. Sessions for children ages 8-13, 1 to 3 p.m. JULY 30, 31. Students will create their own book. $40 members, $50 for nonmembers. Early registration is encouraged. Info: Call Linda Lyman at 307-235-5247.

* 'Second Nature,' by artist Jorge Santos, shows through AUG. 23. Features bright oils and acrylics on canvas showing alienated people in familiar settings, just before or after the main event.

* 'Open Range,' an exhibit of pieces from the museum's permanent collection. Shows through Sept. 12.

Wyoming Art

* DOUGLAS: "The Bridges of Converse County (And Beyond)" shows through JULY 31 at the RomArt Gallery, 203 Center St. Features artwork inspired by bridges to celebrate the reopening of Yellowstone Bridge in Douglas. Closing reception will by JULY 30. Info: Call 307-351-3161.

* JACKSON: Summer Exhibitions Reception is 5:30 p.m. JULY 9 at the National Museum of Wildlife Art. Martin "Bubba" Wood, publisher and owner of Dallas art gallery Collectors Covey, will talk about wildlife art collectors Curtice and Bob McCloy, and children's literature expert Philip Nel will lecture on the work of author/illustrator Dr. Seuss.

* LARAMIE: 2009 Summer Teacher Institute hosted by the University of Wyoming Art Museum and the UW Fine Arts Outreach department, is JULY 26-31. Teachers will learn to use original art work as the inspiration in the classroom. Cost: $50 per person. Dorm rooms, breakfast and lunch are included. Info: Call the UW Art Museum at 307-766-6622 or visit www.uwyo.edu/artmuseum. To register contact the UW Fine Arts Outreach, 307-766-5139.

* CHEYENNE: Wyoming State Museum Volunteers' 32nd Annual Outdoor Arts and Crafts Show is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. AUG. 15 on the grounds of the Barrett Building. Wyoming and Front Range artists and crafters are invited to participate. Send an application and $40 registration fee to Wyoming State Museum Volunteers. Download registration at wyomuseum.state.wy.us/craftshow.htm. Info: Call Carolyn at 307-632-8244, addiet_3@msn.com.

* JACKSON: "Wyoming Winners: Federal Junior Duck Stamp Contest," shows through AUG. 23 at the National Museum of Wildlife Art.

* JACKSON: "The Choice is Yours: 10 Years of Collectors Circle," shows through AUG. 23 at the National Museum of Wildlife Art.

* JACKSON: 'The Lorax: Original Illustrations by Dr. Seuss' shows through SEPT. 7 at the National Museum of Wildlife Art. Info: www.wildlifeart.org.

* JACKSON: "Patrons Without Peer: Selections from the McCloy Collection" shows through OCT. 11 at the National Museum of Wildlife Art in the Kuhn Gallery. The McCloy family holds one of the most significant collections of contemporary wildlife art in the nation. These masterworks from a private collection that have never been publicly exhibited together before.

Cheyenne student's art displayed on Capitol Hill

Artwork by Cameron Hernandez, a second grader who lives with his family in Cheyenne, decorated the halls of the Historic Russell Senate Building this week. His was one of 25 pieces picked in the The Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) art contest. The organization is the country's leading nonprofit supporting families of military personnel.

"Hundreds of Americans will walk the historic halls of Capitol Hill and be reminded of the courage and patriotism demonstrated everyday by our servicemen and women and their families," said Frank Gallo, ASYMCA national executive director, Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy (Ret.). "The ASYMCA is proud to share these students' heartfelt expressions of pride in their families and their country. I hope the exhibit will inspire Americans to give back to military families that sacrifice so much."

Hernandez, 7, son of Staff Sgt. Charles Hernandez, was the first-place winner in the Air Force category. As part of his award, Hernandez received a $100 U.S. savings bond for his artwork illustrating his military family.

The art contest, asked children of servicemen and women from all branches of the military to submit illustrations of their military families. In addition to the exhibit on Capitol Hill, winning pieces will be featured on a poster for Military Family Month in November, which will be distributed to members of Congress and the Department of Defense, and displayed on ASYMCA's Web site.

ROCK SPRINGS: 'Wild Horse and Western Art Show'

The Wild Horse and Western Art Show and Sale aspires to help preserve Western heritage through fine art images.

This year, 33 artists were juried into the competition, a third more than in the past few years. Artists come from the Rocky Mountain region and from as far away as Virginia, Florida and California.

Several new artists to the show from Wyoming include Ellen Dudley from Sheridan, Ruth Rawhouser from Big Piney, and Garnette Jones from Casper among others.

Returning local Sweetwater County artists include Gary Grubb, Jill Hartley, Rick Jones, Dwayne Tanner, and Scot Weir. Utah artists Michael Callas, Kelly Donovan, and Pamela Sharp are also returning this year, along with new Utah artists Joni Flint and Peter Fillerup, each with their own unique styles of art.

Each year, a portion of the sales support a nonprofit or public art project. This year, money raised will be used to install a life-size sheepherders commemorative statue, "Lambing Season," in the downtown area. The bronze was crafted by Wyoming artist David Alan Clark..

* When: JULY 10-11.

* Where: SCM Parish Center, 624 Bridger Ave.

* Opening reception: 6 to 9 p.m. JULY 10. Tickets are available at the Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce, Community Fine Arts Center, and High Desert Art Galleries. Awards will also be presented and guests can watch several artists complete a work of art in the Artists' Quickdraw. The pieces will be sold by silent auction.

UCROSS: 'The Full Terrain'

This show features work of two contemporary Western artists: Karen Kitchel, of Los Angeles, and Don Stinson of Evergreen, Colo. It shows through September at the Ucross Foundation Art Gallery.

They have been artists-in-residence at the Ucross Foundation and their work is included in many museums across the country, including the Denver Art Museum.

"Through beautifully rendered paintings, they address issues, raise questions, and make statements about contemporary life .Kitchel and Stinson answer my plea for meaningful and beautiful paintings. Each artist is engaged in a constant dialogue with the past .The artists play off tradition to address change," wrote Mindy Besaw, curator of the Whitney Gallery of Western Art at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center.

* When: Show othrough SEPTEMBER.

* Where: Ucross Foundation Art Gallery, 30 Big Red Lane, in Ucross, Wyoming, 1/2 mile east of the intersection of highways 14 and 16.

* Meet the artists: Both artists will be at the gallery from 5 to 8 p.m. SATURDAY for the Ucross Foundation's 28th Annual Independence Day Celebration.

* Info: 307-737-2291 or email info@ucross.org