AGP Executive Report

Western Heritage: New exterior renderings reveal the planned $70 million PRCA headquarters and ProRodeo Hall of Fame in Cheyenne, a major addition to the city’s Hitching Post District. Young Artists: Sheridan Memorial Hospital is inviting local students in grades 3–5 to submit designs for its “Bighorn Mountain Christmas” card contest; the winner’s artwork will be featured on the card. Public Art: The Wyoming Arts Council has opened a call for public art at Sheridan College’s Science Center. Local Arts: Wyoming Artists Showcase is bringing an eclectic slate of four acts to the stage, while Western Theatre launches its season with the dark comedy “She Kills Monsters.” Community Events: Families can trick-or-treat at Cheyenne’s Capitol Complex on Oct. 30, with participating state buildings offering free activities and treats. On the Field: Natrona County, Star Valley, Big Horn, Rocky Mountain and Burlington hold the top spots in Wyoming’s final 2026 high school football rankings.

Public Art: The Wyoming Arts Council is seeking artists for a commission at Sheridan College’s expanding Science Center. Mountain West artists may apply by Nov. 22, with Wyoming residents given preference. Live Performance: Wyoming Artists Showcase is bringing four eclectic acts to the stage, while Cheyenne Little Theatre Players’ “Misery” opens Halloween weekend. Music: Wyoming singer Chancey Williams filmed a video for his new album’s title track at an iconic Western movie location. Cowgirls Basketball: Wyoming opened its exhibition schedule with a win over Colorado Christian. Cowboys Football: Wyoming beat Air Force 28-14, extending its winning streak to three.

Museum & Heritage: The Museum at the Bighorns is moving closer to opening an exhibit on the many histories of the Bighorn Mountains, with its first displays also set to feature Whitney Benefits. Live Arts: Wyoming Artists Showcase is bringing an eclectic lineup of four acts to the stage, while Western Theatre opens its season with the dark comedy She Kills Monsters. Music: Wyoming country artist Chancey Williams filmed a video for his album’s title track, “Thirsty and Blue,” on an iconic Western movie set; Cowgirls Fest also kicked off with a songwriter night. Coming Up: The UW Geological Museum will host “Wyoming Rocks! Wyoming Under Pressure,” a family event on Nov. 7.

Live Theater: Western Theatre opens its season with the dark comedy She Kills Monsters, while Cheyenne audiences can look forward to the World Ballet Company’s Swan Lake. Wyoming Music: The Wyoming Artists Showcase brings together four varied acts, and a songwriter night launches the Cowgirls festival. Cheyenne’s NCHS students also join UW musicians for a jazz performance. Local Stories on Stage: Choral Arts Ensembles will bring the Matthew Shepard story to the Chateau Theatre, and Cheyenne’s annual Nightmare on 17th Street returns with scares and charity fundraising. Country Music: Chancey Williams filmed a video for his new album’s title track at an iconic Western movie location; Jackson Hole’s women-led country music festival returns for its fifth year.

Local History: Green River’s Sweetwater County Historical Museum is bringing regional history to students through free tours, hands-on artifacts and classroom kits. Halloween on Stage: CLTP opens its production of Misery this weekend, while Cheyenne’s Nightmare on 17th Street returns with new scares and charity goals. Music & Dance: Jackson’s Cowgirls Fest launches with a songwriter night, and Wyoming country artist Chancey Williams filmed a video for his new album’s title track at a classic Western movie set. The World Ballet Company is also bringing Swan Lake to Cheyenne. Wyoming on Film: The Wyoming Frontier Prison still carries marks from a 1987 film shoot, a reminder of the state’s long connection to Western moviemaking.

Indigenous Stories: PBS’s Native American Heritage Month lineup includes a new season of Pati Jinich Explores Panamericana, premiering Oct. 26 with a Wyoming stop, plus Native-led films in November. Theater: Cheyenne Little Theatre Players’ Misery opens Halloween weekend. Museum Leadership: The Museum at the Bighorns has named Angela Roper executive director; she brings more than 20 years of museum and nonprofit experience. Live Music: Jackson Hole’s Cowgirls festival opened with a songwriter night, celebrating women in country music. Wyoming on Film: Wyoming Frontier Prison still bears scars from a 1987 film shoot, reflecting the state’s history as a Western movie location.

Indigenous Stories: PBS’s Native American Heritage Month lineup includes a new Pati Jinich series exploring Indigenous communities and traditions across Wyoming and the West, plus two Native-led films premiering in November. Cheyenne Stage: Cheyenne Little Theatre Players opens Stephen King’s Misery Halloween weekend, while the World Ballet Company brings Swan Lake to town. Museums & Music: The Museum at the Bighorns has named Angela Roper its new executive director; she plans to make its history exhibits more engaging and accessible. The Cowgirls festival is also kicking off with a songwriter night.

Theater: Cheyenne Little Theatre Players opens Stephen King’s “Misery” Halloween weekend, offering a spooky stage alternative to trick-or-treating. Museums: The Museum at the Bighorns has named Angela Roper executive director; she hopes to make its collections more engaging and accessible. Music: Cowgirls Fest kicks off with a songwriter night, while Chancey Williams filmed a video for his new album’s title track, “Thirsty and Blue,” on an iconic Western movie set. Stage and Screen: World Ballet Company brings “Swan Lake” to Cheyenne, and Choral Arts Ensembles will perform the Matthew Shepard story at Chateau Theatre. Local Arts: Cheyenne Youth Symphony’s fall concert, “Treasures,” and the Wyoming Artists Showcase, set for Oct. 30, offer more chances to enjoy local culture. Western Traditions: Jackson Hole’s women’s country music festival returns for its fifth year.

Cowboys Football: Wyoming beat Air Force 28-14 in Laramie, extending its win streak to three. Quarterback Tyler Hughes opened the scoring with a 68-yard touchdown run and finished with three touchdowns. Cheyenne Halloween: Nightmare on 17th Street is back for its 37th year, with new scares and fundraising for four local charities. Wyoming Music: Chancey Williams released his new album, Thirsty and Blue, with a title-track video filmed on an iconic Western movie set; a Jackson Hole festival also kicked off with a songwriter night. Western Arts: A new book celebrating 100 years of dude ranching won a Will Rogers Medallion Award, with a Wyoming ranch near Cody helping inspire the project. Western Art History: Photographer and painter William Henry Jackson’s lasting connection to Mount of the Holy Cross included a 1937 letter written from Cheyenne.

Cheyenne Arts: Crews are raising funds to finish the North City water tower mural, adding pronghorn and an eagle to the blank side. The project’s final phase is estimated at $50,000. Live Performance: World Ballet Company is bringing “Swan Lake” to Cheyenne, while Laramie County Community College’s fall theater production explores relationships and beauty with a rotating stage. Jackson Hole’s female country music festival is also set to return for its fifth year. Wyoming Stories on Screen: An animated film inspired by a boy’s real-life experience at Heart Mountain will screen at the Japanese American National Museum, followed by a discussion with Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation leaders and animator Willie Ito. A new documentary is also bringing grizzly bear 399’s legacy to Amazon Prime. Local Artists: Ranchester painter Katie Coyne has now shipped work to all 50 states through her Etsy shop.

Ballet in Cheyenne: World Ballet Company brings “Swan Lake” to the Cheyenne Civic Center on Oct. 28, with a live orchestra adding a new dimension to the classic production. On Screen: New documentary “399 Forever” follows the devoted fans of Grand Teton’s famous grizzly and captures the final year of her life. Local Music: UW musicians joined Natrona County High School’s Big Band for a packed-house jazz concert in Casper, giving students a chance to learn from college performers. Theater and Books: Laramie County Community College’s fall play explores relationships and beauty with a rotating stage, while the Jackson Hole Writers Conference returns for its 35th year with free events.

Cheyenne Art: The Historic Preservation Board’s 2026 Christmas ornament celebrates the city’s water-tank murals and America’s 250th birthday; sales support local preservation projects. School Activities: Wyoming lawmakers are weighing nearly $11 million a year to help districts restore funding for student activities, including sports and theater. Jackson Music: Cowgirls at the Cowboy returns for its fifth year at the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar, spotlighting women in country music with a songwriter showcase featuring Jessi Alexander. Wyoming on Screen: “399 Forever,” a new Amazon Prime film, follows the Jackson community that watched and championed famed Yellowstone grizzly 399. Student Performance: Star Valley High’s Marching Braves won their first 3A state title, earning a Superior rating and four caption awards.

Theater: Laramie County Community College will stage Neil LaBute’s comedy-drama “Reasons to Be Pretty” Nov. 12–14 and 19–21 in Cheyenne, exploring relationships and society’s focus on appearance. Local Arts: The Wyoming Artists Showcase will feature “church bats” on Oct. 30, while Cheyenne’s historic preservation board has released its 2026 Christmas ornament celebrating the city’s water-tank murals and America’s 250th birthday. Music: Cheyenne Youth Symphony’s “Treasures” fall concert is on the calendar, bringing young musicians to the stage. Writing: Jackson Hole Writers Conference returns for its 35th year, with free events planned.

Writers & Readings: The Jackson Hole Writers Conference returns for its 35th year, Oct. 21–25, with free public readings, writing sessions and a family story hour. Live Music: Cheyenne Youth Symphony sets sail with its “Treasures” fall concert, while Jentel Presents adds another Wyoming arts event this week. Visual Arts: Wyoming Artists Showcase features “church bats” on Oct. 30; Casper artist Chris Navarro’s “Windborn,” made from a retired turbine blade and painted with wild horses, turns industrial waste into public art. On Screen: Denver Film Festival’s “Cheyenne” follows female bronc riders on a rodeo circuit that ends at Cheyenne Frontier Days. Wyoming Record: Long-drive champion Kyle Berkshire set a world record at Rawlins’ Rochelle Ranch Golf Course, driving a ball 588.3 yards.

Live Music: Cheyenne Youth Symphony brings its free “Treasures” fall concert to Laramie County Community College on Oct. 24, featuring pirate-themed music performed by young string players. Wyoming Arts: Artist Travis Glasgow has launched “Trout About,” a new fabric line. Western Heritage: Tickets are on sale for the Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum’s inaugural Black Hat Gala on Nov. 6, supporting exhibits, education and a new immersive learning space. Family Fun: Cheyenne Elks Lodge hosts a free pumpkin festival on Oct. 24, with decorating, games and face painting. Entertainment Business: Global Gaming Solutions has acquired Wyoming Horse Racing, including 13 Horse Palace locations and the state’s live racing operations. On Stage: Relative Theatrics will present “The Antipodes,” while guitarist Bensusan is also set to perform in Wyoming.

Yellowstone: The park received a record $105 million gift, including funding for a new Norris Geyser Basin visitor center, student access, research and conservation. Wyoming Arts: Casper photographer Travis Glasgow is launching “Trout About,” his fourth fabric collection with Hoffman Fabrics, featuring trout from Wyoming waters. Laramie-based Western AF also shared a new session with Irish singer Zoé Basha. Community Fun: Crews are installing a second chiller for Casper’s David Street Station outdoor skating rink, with opening planned for Thanksgiving weekend. Cowboys Football: After a 41-23 win over Northern Illinois, Wyoming turns to Friday’s Mountain West rivalry game against Air Force.