Fall Arts Festival 2013

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September 5 thru September 15

The Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival has become one of the most widely recognized art events the Rockies. Each Fall thousands of art enthusiasts descend upon Jackson For this event. The 2013 Festival is scheduled to take place September 5th thru the 15th and promises to be another great event. The combination art, music, and cuisine can overwhelm the senses.

Don’t miss out on this extravaganza! There are a number of events occurring throughout this 11 day period. Local galleries will have featured artists in-house throughout the festival. The Fall Arts Festival has grown into quite an event over the years. The complete 2013 Fall Arts Festival Program is online!

The festival kicks off with the Western Design Conference Gala Event: Fashion and Jewelry Show on the 5th.

fall arts festival fashion show

Don’t miss the Palates and Palletes gallery walk on the 6th, a local favorite. Palates and Palettes pairs local restaurants and caterers with galleries for an incredible social evening of fine cuisine, art and wine right downtown. A Friday night gallery walk  like no other.

Palates and Palletes

Sunday the 7th will feature the Taste of the Tetons. alley chefs, restaurants, and caterers put their best culinary work on display for sampling. Each taste ticket is $1. Tastes generally range from two to four tickets. In addition to the open-air tasting fair, participants will enjoy “Pickin’ in the Park” live musical entertainment presented by the Howdy Pardners Ambassador Club, the 14th Annual Takin’ It to the Streets juried art fair featuring 40 local artists, and the Rotary Supper Club’s wine tasting and silent auction!

 

The “Quick Draw” competition and auction is also quite popular. The “Quick Draw” features nationally, regionally, and locally recognized artists who will demonstrate their skills at this unique alfresco event. One-of a-kind artwork will be auctioned off following the ninety minute creative process where spectators will watch artists paint and sculpt. The auction will feature the sale of “River Outlook: Gros Ventre River Ranch” by Jason Rich, the featured artwork of the 2013 Fall Arts Festival.

There is certainly no shortage of things to do while the Fall Arts Festival is in town!

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