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A Letter from our Executive Director

Dear Friend,

As 2025 comes to a close, I’ve been reflecting on what an extraordinary year this has been for our artists, our programs, and for this incredible community that continues to show up for ART321 in the most meaningful ways. Every day I walk through our doors, I feel lucky to do work that matters…and none of it would be possible without you.

Because of your support this year:

  • More than 14,000 people walked into ART321 to experience creativity and connection.

  • 300+ local artists showcased and sold their work.

  • 1,500+ artworks moved through our galleries, telling the stories of our community.

  • Over $60,000 was paid directly to artists.

  • 40 free events were offered to the public.

  • 110+ scholarships ensured families and children could participate regardless of income.

  • And you helped us sell out the Secret Garden Gala in just 36 hours and sell out for Postcards & Pintsized for the first time ever. Wow.

You made every one of those moments possible.

ART321 isn’t just a gallery. It’s a community.

A place where people feel seen, supported, and inspired, whether it’s a child in Mini Masters discovering their confidence, or an adult in our Envision program creating something they never imagined they could. 

Looking Toward 2026

  • We’ve outgrown our space in the best possible way. Our classes are full, our clay programs are overflowing, and our community keeps asking for more. Thanks to a $50,000 award from the Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund, we’re officially beginning our basement expansion in January: doubling the clay studio, adding new classrooms and artist studios, and installing a wheelchair lift so the entire building is accessible to everyone. This project will open the door for more classes, more disability-access programming, and more opportunities for the artists we serve.

We’re also proud to now serve as Wyoming’s official Rocky Mountain Clay distributor, supporting artists and educators statewide.

These are big, exciting steps, and they are happening because of people like you.

 



How You Can Help Right Now

To finish the year strong and enter 2026 ready to build, we’ve set a $10,000 year-end goal. Every single gift, whether it’s $10, $50, or $250, has a direct impact on the artists and programs you care about.

Here are meaningful ways you can support ART321 in the coming year:

  • Make a year-end gift - even $5 makes a difference.

  • Become a monthly donor - small monthly gifts add up quickly.

  • Become a member - enjoy NARM benefits and member discounts.

  • Attend an event - Art & Eggs Brunches, First Thursday Receptions, the Gala, Postcards & Pintsized, and Holiday Markets.

  • Shop the gallery & gift shop - 70% of every purchase goes back to artists.

  • Bring a friend, volunteer, or join a committee; your voice strengthens our community.

For more than 100 years, ART321’s mission has been simple:
 To nurture and educate artists, and to make the arts accessible for all.

Your support ensures we can keep that promise for the next century.

Thank you for being part of this journey, for believing in what we do, and for helping build a more vibrant, inclusive arts community right here in Casper. We truly couldn’t do this without you.

With deepest gratitude,

 


 Laura Hunter
 Executive Director, ART321

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Laura Hunter
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