News Release

Park hosts annual American Indian guest artist program at Colter Bay

Artist Lyle Miller demonstrates work at the Colter Bay Visitor Center in Grand Teton

NPS Photo/BK Appleby

News Release Date: May 21, 2021

Contact: Denise Germann, 307.739.3393

Contact: C.J. Adams, 307.739.3431

MOOSE, WY—Grand Teton National Park will host American Indian artists at the Colter Bay Visitor Center this summer to share their traditional and contemporary art with park visitors. This annual summer program, which has been in existence since the mid-1970s, will begin on Tuesday, May 25. Participating artists will demonstrate and share the cultural traditions of their tribes through art forms such as painting, weaving, pottery, beadwork, musical instruments, and more.

Visitors are invited to learn about American Indian cultures and view demonstrations daily. The program is scheduled through September 27 and available during open hours of the Colter Bay Visitor Center, 8 a.m. to    5 p.m. daily. Artists also offer their finished items for purchase.

Visit the park website American Indian Guest Artist Program page for the 2021 summer schedule and to learn more about the program.