Wyoming Art Schools

Guide to Wyoming Arts School Programs

If your creativity is inspired by the beauty of the wide open landscape and the abundant wildlife in the state of Wyoming, you are not alone.  Many fine artisans and craft artists have made Wyoming their home. This state provides opportunities for those fine artists to display and sell their artwork through its plentiful arts festivals and local art galleries.  This state also has opportunities for artists who want to use the computer as their medium by working as a graphic designer. In Wyoming, students who want to pursue their creative goals through education have options of online and traditional programs that will allow them to earn certification in as little as eighteen months. So, even if you live in a rural part of the state, you can still achieve your educational goals.

Wyoming Arts Job Outlook and Salary

With as many as sixty percent of fine artists, including painters, sculptors and illustrators, being self-employed, the level of income is highly dependent on the economy and the income stability of their art patrons.  In Wyoming, fine artists can expect an above average growth rate in the number of salaried positions in the state.  The projection for the next ten years is an increase of approximately forty percent.  Fine artists employed in Wyoming generally receive annual salaries that range from $30,000 to $59,000.

Graphic Designers in Wyoming can also expect a large increase in the number of positions available in the next ten years.  The growth rate should be around twenty-three percent.  The average salaries for graphic designers in the state range from $31,000 to $54,000 per year. Graphic designers are typically employed by publishing, advertising, or design firms for a standard work week.

Advancement opportunities for fine artists can be achieved by building a reputation in the industry for the quality and uniqueness of their artwork.  Many fine artists will supplement their income from the sale of artwork by teaching art courses to local students. For graphic designers there are plenty of opportunities to for career growth.  Many graphic designers will choose to specialize in a particular area of design through education and experience. Graphic designers may also increase income and advance their careers by opening their own design firms in Wyoming.

Local Art Festivals & Events

Big West Art Festival – August 7th – 8th, 2010
Wyoming Art Show – May 16th, 2010
Art Fair Jackson Hole – July 16th – 18th, 2010
Wyoming Art for a Cure – April 23rd, 2010

Largest Cities in and Around Wyoming

Cheyenne, Casper, Laramie, Gillette, Rock Springs, Sheridan, Green River, Evanston, Riverton, Cody…

Wyoming State ZIP Codes

82001, 82601, 82051, 82716, 82901, 82801, 82935, 82930, 82501, 82414…