CASPER, Wyo. — On Oct. 20, the Nicolaysen Art Museum, in collaboration with Wyoming Dementia Care, is unveiling the “Portraits of Dementia” exhibit in the Rosenthal Gallery. The exhibit, aiming to destigmatize dementia, offers an intimate look into the lives impacted by the condition, according to an event announcement by the museum. An Evening of […]
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Central Wyoming Hospice resumes Where Art Meets Grief support group
CASPER, Wyo. — The grief support group for children Where Art Meets Grief is set to resume in September, offering a special initiative tailored for anyone from age 6 to age 18, providing them an avenue to express their experiences of grief through art. Central Wyoming Hospice offered this support group in January as well […]
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(PHOTOS) Casper’s museums highlight area’s culture, history
May 18 is International Museum Day, and the Casper area has several museums that document the region’s culture and history.
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Nicolaysen Art Museum to showcase local artist Nathan Abel
Local artist Nathan Abel will be displaying some of his works at the Nicolaysen Art Museum beginning this week.
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(PHOTOS) Nicolaysen Art Museum unveils new exhibit, welcomes new executive director
CASPER, Wyo. — On Saturday evening, the Nicolaysen Art Museum in downtown Casper unveiled its newest art exhibit and officially welcomed the museum’s new executive director, Alison Maluchnik. “Grounded” is an exhibit featuring artwork by 15 Indigenous American contemporary artists from various tribes across North America, and the artwork is in a variety of wide-ranging […]
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(PHOTOS) Nicolaysen Art Museum celebrates Day of the Dead
CASPER, Wyo. — Friday marked the Nicolaysen Art Museum’s annual celebration of Día de Muertos, and families from across Natrona County came to take part. The museum offered arts and crafts, face painting, art exhibits, snacks and a performance from students at Park Elementary School. “The dual language immersion program at Park Elementary is putting […]
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(GALLERY) Car show, art, food and music as NIC Fest continues
CASPER, Wyo. — NIC Fest had its second day Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Day two included more Family Fun Zone activities, the Art on Wheels car show, a new slate of live performances, and much more. The Art on Wheels car show consisted of several hand-selected vintage cars, parked along Kimball Street […]
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Dual language immersion students prepare for Chinese New Year
Paradise Elementary students are preparing their performances for the Chinese New Year Friday, January 25. The students will be at the Nicolaysen Art Museum on the following Friday, February 1 to celebrate the start of the Chinese New Year. This year’s animal: the pig. Fourth graders were crowded into the gym on Friday, preparing music […]
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Opera Wyoming mixes Shakespeare and bootleggers into a new sonic cocktail
“If chance will have me king, why, chance may crown me…you dirty rat.” If you’ve ever wondered why the great words of Shakespeare couldn’t be spoken in opera form by 20s-era bootleggers, wonder no more. Opera Wyoming is making all that happen with their next performance, which takes place this Friday, Jan. 25, at the […]
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Opera Wyoming: Wyoming’s first ever opera company debuts tonight
Through all its ups and downs and booms and busts, there is one thing that Wyoming has never had. Opera. That changes tonight as Wyoming’s first ever opera company takes the stage when Opera Wyoming performs their inaugural program “A Night at the Opera” at the Nicolaysen Art Museum. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and […]
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NIC Fest 2018 set to begin this Friday
The 13th annual NIC Fest is back in Casper for another year of art, music, and food.
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The NIC Offers Families Food, Culture and Music in Event This Weekend
Two Casper arts organizations are teaming up for upcoming family events. The Nicolayson Art Museum and Wyoming Symphony Orchestra are combining talents this coming Sunday for the Brunch and Bach event. A press release below gives the details: Join the Wyoming Symphony Orchestra and The NIC for a morning of art, music and brunch on […]
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GALLERY-Class Helps Develop Future Picassos
Class instructor Kim Breed had some requests for her students before entering the Nicolaysen Art Museum’s main gallery on Wednesday morning. Quiet voices and no touching. The instructions were repeated many times during the brief visit, and the art remained unscathed. The volume levels, not so much. Such are the joys and challenges of introducing […]
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NIC to Host Sale of Petroleum Club Artwork
The Nicolaysen Art Museum will be hosting a sale of artwork that decorated the walls of the former Petroleum Club.
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NIC Fest 2017 Band Lineup
See a full lineup and schedule below, as well as examples of the band’s work, where available.
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Preparations for NIC Fest 2017 Begin
Preparations for the 14th annual NIC Fest are underway at the Nicolaysen Art Museum in central Casper.
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Eclipse Camp, Zombie Survival Camp, and More At The Nic
Several educational summer camp opportunities are coming for kids in various age groups.
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Art Start, Pre-Art Walk Event, Thursday Night (VIDEO)
Art Start, an event anticipating the annual Art Walk events in Casper, will be held on Thursday April 6th, 5pm-8pm, hosted by Scarlow’s Gallery, Art 321, and The Nicolaysen Art Museum.
