Blog
How to Get the Most out of Your Membership
By: Emma Keinath-Lopez
May 15, 2023
Are you wanting to get more involved with your local arts community? Well, look no further! Membership at the Art Association of Jackson Hole is a fantastic way to do just that, all the while supporting impactful work that is dedicated to bringing art education opportunities to everyone in our Jackson community. Our members enjoy ...
Art Association Members: A Community that Grows Together
By: Emma Keinath-Lopez
May 04, 2023
Strong communities are vital. When people come together in shared purpose and joy, they not only feel their best, but also enrich the greater whole. Vibrant communities foster a social connection that improves mental health and inspires a mindset of growth and support. The Art Association of Jackson Hole is the oldest community in the ...
Dahee Kim: A New Instructor with Unique Perspectives
By: Emma Keinath-Lopez
April 11, 2023
Dahee Kim, “김다희” in Korean, taught the very first ceramics class I took at the Art Association of Jackson Hole. She uses a method called “throwing off the hump” which basically means you start with a large amount of clay and make your piece on top of that large mound. This technique is relatively uncommon, ...
A Closer Look at Snow: Scotty Craighead
By: Emma Keinath-Lopez
March 13, 2023
By: Emma Keinath-Lopez Art Association of Jackson Hole board chair Scotty Craighead is more than an influential figure at the Association. He is also an avid artist who, like many here in Jackson, is captivated by the raw beauty of this wild place. Through mixed media, he captures images of this place in a way ...
Designing Things, Places, and the World: Agnes Bourne
By: Emma Keinath-Lopez
February 28, 2023
Art Association of Jackson Hole board member Agnes Bourne was three years old when she designed her very first home. I haven’t seen this design, but through Bourne’s vivid descriptions, it easily became my favorite of her work. Complete with an entry room, hallway, community room, and a bedroom, all the essentials were there. There ...
Kids Brains on Art: How Art Benefits Youth Development
By: Emma Keinath-Lopez
February 07, 2023
Children’s brains are like sponges. Studies show that between the ages of 2-7, children’s brains absorb information quite rapidly. Throughout formal education, youth are bombarded with new ideas in all different subjects. This period of absorption is critical for development, but so is the act of releasing. It can be an incredibly cathartic and empowering ...
From Elk Crackers to a Thriving Arts Community: The History and Legacy of the Art Association
By: Emma Keinath-Lopez
January 09, 2023
This year, 2023, is the 60th anniversary of the Art Association. Before diving into where we are today, the progression and growth of the Art Association is better shown through time travel. Let’s go back in time when the town of Jackson looked very different than it does today. The “winters of elk and crackers,” ...
