Laramie Jubilee Days® 2026
Laramie Public Art partnered with Laramie Jubilee Days® to present local artists’ artwork on light pole banners! Learn more about each work below. The artwork was selected through an open call; members of the community and Laramie Jubilee Days representatives selected the work. Each artist submitted an already completed artwork along with a statement about the artwork’s connection to Laramie or the festival.
Artist: Taryn de Meillon
Hiking Trip
I painted this scene from Vedauwoo from memory. I've hiked this area so many times, that I have the scene and certain imagery (like crows on the rocks, purple in the brush, the lichen on the rocks) burned into my memory.
I celebrate the greater Laramie region for its wilderness, and the care that the locals put into preserving it.
I painted it to look almost transparent like stained glass, because I associate stained glass with spiritual artwork. Not only because of its regular appearance in churches, but also because of the role that light plays in bringing pieces to life. Being out in the Happy Jack area on a slightly overcast day, when the clouds open up, the sunlight brings out magnificent colors and textures, which gives the scenery in our area a strong spiritual energy.
Artist: Suzette Groner
Albany County Essence
As we celebrate Jubilee Days the spirit of the horse is at the center of the celebration and Wyoming Statehood. It’s also the year of the fire horse. Embedded in the horse is the beauty of nature which surrounds Laramie and what it has to offer. Fly fishing is renowned as is our breathtaking scenery. Rodeo and the Cowboy culture is what makes Jubilee Days special to visitors. My watercolor was inspired by my love for Laramie and Wyoming and all it has to offer visitors to the great town where I was raised.
Artist: Melonie Jones
Verve
"Verve" is my rendition of the hidden falls area in Vedauwoo recreational park east of Laramie. Oil on Canvas.
Artist: Killian Lemons
Riding for the Brand
I wanted to honor not only the origins of Jubilee days as a horse race, but the ways horses feature in not only the events of Jubilee days, but Wyoming as a whole. This year saw great progress in horse racing as a sport, with the first time a horse trained by a female trainer won the Kentucky Derby this year, reflecting how Wyoming has been a pioneer of progress. It also goes to show how important horses are for Wyoming and its history, and how those reflect the people of Wyoming. Not everyone is a work horse and not everyone is a show pony, but we all still belong to the same herd, and the same city.
Artist: Jon Madsen
East Face
This painting is based on a view of the beautiful Snowy Range Mountains just a short drive west from Laramie on the Scenic Byway, WYO 130. Worth the drive out from town.
Artist: Casidy Mittelstadt
Greeting from WYO
Artist: Michele Tilley
Moose in Centennial Valley
This design piece captures a moose moving quietly through the Centennial Valley, framed by strands of barbed wire that reflect the rugged history and working landscapes of Albany County, Wyoming. Created on an aged paper background, the artwork blends wildlife and the Snowy mountains with a nod to the rich history of the old west.
From the Snowy Range peaks to the wide-open valleys, this area is defined by its natural beauty, resilience, and deep connection to the land. The region’s forests, rivers, ranchlands, and public spaces provide room for adventure, recreation, and community, reflecting the independent and distinctive character of southeastern Wyoming.
Artist: Ali Womack
Through the Aspens
The Laramie region to me highlights the mountains on both sides. The breath of fresh air on the trails and dirt roads in the peaceful quiet. It's sunshine on your face walking through the wildflowers, it's leaves coloring the hillside as the short Autumn season sets in. For me, it is the wilderness that will always be "forever west".
Artist: Jimmy Devine
The Way It Goes
This drawing originated from a photo I took at the Jubilee Days Rodeo. The artwork exemplifies the life this cowboy has chosen. In his case, he is a weekend rodeo cowboy. Many of these cowboys are working cowboys during the week and rodeo cowboys on the weekend.
Artist: Paige Gustafson
Treasure Hunters Laradise
“Treasure Hunter’s Laradise” is an ode to Bart’s Flea Market, an iconic part of Laramie’s past. The setting of the painting shows our golden prairies, endless blue skies, and the backdrop of the Laramie Mountains in the distance. This local landmark may not exist anymore, but the sign remains recognizable and nostalgic for anyone who lived or passed through the Gem City. Liminal spaces are fascinating to me, so I wanted to preserve a temporary but meaningful part of our culture and history. Something ordinary but indelible. My piece celebrates the grave of a beloved local landmark with the hope of keeping its memory alive.
Artist: Sarah Konrad
Meadow Lark
The Western Meadowlark is Wyoming’s state bird (along with five other states) and is a common sight in the outskirts of Laramie and Albany County. Or perhaps I should say a common sound…I often hear the distinctive song before I see the bird. The males are highly territorial and sing loudly in the mornings to establish their territory. My “Meadowlark” is perched on a fence post and singing, exemplifying the typical behavior and habitat of these beautiful and melodic neighbors.
Artist: Crystal Letson
Snowy Range Moose
My artwork celebrates the greater Laramie region because you can take a scenic drive up to the Snowy Range Mountains and spot beautiful Moose in their natural environment.
Artist: Amelia Marlatt
Cowboy Catch
This artwork is meant to be a fun celebration of two of the things that remind me the most of Laramie and Wyoming as a whole. And that would be cowboys and trout! I choose to picture a brook trout specifically as this is the type of trout I have the most memories of catching in this area growing up. Fishing is a popular recreational activity here, and I've found it to be the perfect way to spend time appreciating the beauty of our nature. It also remains to be a great form of connection, allowing one to spend quality time with friends, family and loved ones. And here in Wyoming, finding and creating connections has always been an essential part of our community.
Artist: Tara Pappas
Elevation
"Elevation" was created to be a tribute to the wild and free Wyoming spirit. The characters of the bison and meadowlark are symbolic of our great state, while the background references the mountains and water around the Laramie region. The blue skies and motion of soaring upward represent Laramie's beautiful summer skies and the uplifting energy of the summer months. The base layer of this work is a photograph of weathered wood, taken near Happy Jack, representing our dry climate, holding so much beauty and spirit within.
Artist: Leah Veinbergs
Cowboy Country
To me, the Laramie region is the wide, open range against the backdrop of the Snowies--particularly Medicine Bow Peak. Jubilee Days celebrates the rugged nobility of the cowboy and, of course, Wyoming Statehood. I wanted to unite these ideas. What better way than with an image of a cowboy, the stunning Laramie area landscape, and our state flower.
Artist: Michelle Weschler
Home is where your rocks are
Caddisflies are an integral part of Wyoming’s freshwater stream ecosystems. In their larval form, they collect pieces of their environment (rocks, sticks, sometimes even beads or plastics) to create a “case” or temporary home until they become adults. Here I've drawn a larval caddisfly and incorporated symbols of Laramie living into its case to reflect how I've felt, adding these things to my sense of home and belonging after living in Laramie for the past 5 years. The symbols I've included combine both town culture and the greater outdoor and natural environment that make Laramie special to me. I wanted this piece to both highlight an under-appreciated, native invertebrate and speak to how people and places continually shape one another.
Artist: Alexis Zaharas
Eyes on the Brand
This artwork was inspired by a moment I witnessed and captured by photograph at a branding in Wyoming last June. A little boy hat on head, hanging on the bars of a fence watching the cowboys hard at work. This artwork honors the passing of western traditions, ranching heritage, and cowboy culture from one generation to the next.
Artist: Sophia Glennie
CMYK Birds
Western meadowlarks and Indian paintbrush always feel like signs of summer to me. They’re some of the colors and sounds I associate most with Wyoming and the Laramie area. The graphic style and CMYK-inspired color palette were influenced by biht that summer, bright sky feeling, and by old rodeo posters and vintage Western advertising. I liked the idea of using process-printing colors, which layer together to create a bright, cohesive image.
Artist: Shawnay Hansen
American Spirit
American Spirit was inspired by my love for horses and the freedom they embody. I created it with America’s 250th anniversary in mind, but it also connects to Laramie Jubilee Days and the pride this area takes in its western heritage. The horse reflects Wyoming’s ranching history, the mustang spirit, and the openness of the range. The red, white, and blue celebrate America, while the piece as a whole pays tribute to the grit, independence, and community that make Wyoming and the Laramie region truly special.
Artist: Jeanie Lamborn
Indian Paintbrush
As a Wyoming based artist this original handmade collage playfully represents the timelessness of the Wyoming state flower, the Indian Paintbrush.
What calls to us and keeps us loyal to Wyoming and Albany County are the high plains spread out giving miles of visibility. Walking toward Pilate Hill under a blue sky with un-matched white clouds, I am inspired by the color. Often subtle, the blues, greens, rust, and ochre continue to find their way into my art.
Wyoming’s timeless landscape is grounded by the fire red of the Indian Paintbrush. A plant designed perfectly for the constantly changing environment. In my Paintbrush serious, I choose to use and expand on this red color, moving to orange, pink and deep burgundy, always with a touch of whimsy.
This collage piece is original, handmade, using archival quality materials. All collage paper has been upscaled, found, or hand painted. My hope is not only to represent our beautiful environment but to protect it.
As a Wyoming artist I cherish sun-drenched days and cool evenings. I make art to inspire the simplicity of slowing down and reconnecting with nature.
Artist: Ginnie Madsen
Summer Shore
The print is based on a view of one of the Snowy Range Mountain alpine lakes. This is often a destination for local fisherman and visitors to the Laramie area.
Artist: Kathleen Milks
Peace Amongst the Wild Things
Bison are mazing animals and a symbol of the American west. Ranching is a way of life in the Laramie area. This image is from local ranch, Prairie Monarch Bison
Artist: Anna Petrey
Pelican King of La Bonte Park
Perhaps controversial, or at least an uncommon take, Laramie summer for me is marked by the arrival of the American White Pelican. It is comical to drive by La Bonte and see approximately 25 pelicans sitting calmly on the pond's surface. While perhaps silly looking to some, they are magnificent when flying through the air with such a large body and wing span. I am breathless when they glide in large, smooth circles. How special that a bird mostly associated with the sea visits our prairie ponds and lakes.
Artist: Maria Sakowski
View from the Way Down
Medicine bow peak was one of the first hike’s I did when I moved to Laramie and I was struck by the mountains, cliff faces, rocks, lakes, plants, trees, flowers, and birds layered on top of one another across the landscape. I wanted to capture a bit of that feeling, when there is just so much to look at out over a landscape. The access to the outdoors is one of my favorite things about Laramie and what a gift it is to be able to drive from the prairie straight into the alpine.
Artist: Allison Wagg
WY Aurora Borealis
This acrylic painting celebrates the spirit of Wyoming and the greater Laramie region through its wide-open plains, horses, and unforgettable night skies. The piece captures a sense of wonder, freedom, and connection to the land that reflects the spirit of Jubilee Days and the Western experience.
The glowing aurora stretches above two illuminated horses facing one another beneath the shifting light. Their quiet connection symbolizes strength, resilience, and community deeply rooted in ranching culture and life across the Laramie plains. The painting honors both the rugged beauty and peaceful magic that make Wyoming such a meaningful and inspiring place.