Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival
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September 4, 2024 - September 15, 2024
One of the premier cultural events in the Rocky Mountain West, please join us September 4-15, 2024 for the 40th annual celebration of the Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival. From signature events such as the Jackson Hole Quickdraw to the Western Design Conference, the Fall Arts Festival showcases the best art in the west against the beautiful backdrop of Jackson Hole.
The Cloudveil is honored to host the crowning event of the 40th Annual Fall Arts Festival, “Paint The Town Red”. Dress in dazzling ruby red attire and join us to celebrate four decades of artistic brilliance at the must-attend event of the Fall Arts Festival! Enjoy lively entertainment mingle with the Quickdraw Artists, and savor delightful cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and more. It’s an evening of elegance, celebration, and inspiration you won’t want to miss.
2024 Schedule of Events
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2024:
Wine Down Wednesday & Wind Up for Fall Arts:
5:00 – 7:00pm, The Wort Hotel Showroom, Tickets: $50.
- Jewelry & Wine Pairing. Wind up for Fall Arts and wine down at The Historic Wort Hotel, where our wine expert is pairing bottles with jewelry designers from the Western Design Conference. More info…
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2024:
Western Design Conference Preview Party & Fashion Show:
6:00 – 10:00pm, Snow King Event Center. General Admission: $100, VIP: $175: reserved seats with 5:30pm early entry. *all tickets include open bars + catering.
- Early entry into the Exhibit & Sales allows a first glance at one-of-a-kind creations in furniture, fashion, jewelry, home and lifestyle accessories. Meet and shop with this year’s artists, designers and exhibitors, experience a runway Fashion Show and participate in the Live Auction during a festive night of shopping and entertainment. Enjoy signature cocktails, open bars and catering all night. More info…
Thal Glass Gallery & Studio Open House
10:00 am – 6:00 pm, Thal Glass Studio, Free event, More info…
Film Premiere: Something Changed in the Room
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, National Museum of Wildlife Art, Free event. More info…
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2024:
Western Design Conference Exhibit & Sale: Day 1
10:00am – 5:00pm, Snow King Event Center, Tickets: $30.
- The preeminent exhibition of the finest Western design in the world, with a twist – from cowboy to contemporary. Meet the makers and shop direct at every price point during this festive event. 100 national artists present contemporary and traditional handcrafted, original creations of furniture, fashion, jewelry, and accessories for the home during the 32st annual WDC Exhibit & Sale. Daily 2 pm happy hour in the WDC Designer Lounge. More info…
Palates & Palettes Free Gallery Walk:
Presented by the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce and Build Magazine.
5:00 – 8:00pm, Jackson Galleries. Free gallery walk.
- Visit Jackson’s fine art galleries to kick off the 2024 Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival. Participating galleries pair with local restaurants and beverage makers to serve food and drink as you browse the art. More info…
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2024:
Western Design Conference Exhibit & Sale: Day 2
10:00am – 5:00pm, Snow King Event Center. Tickets: $30. More info…
Western Visions® Exhibit Opening:
10:00am – 5:00pm, National Museum of Wildlife Art.
- Western Visions is the National Museum of Wildlife Art’s largest and longest-running fundraiser, with top contemporary wildlife artists and collectors from around the world. Exhibit runs through Sept. 29. More info…
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2024:
Western Design Conference Exhibit & Sale: Day 3
10:00am – 5:00pm, Snow King Event Center. Tickets: $30. More info…
Arts on the Green:
10:00am – 5:00pm, Center for the Arts Lawn, Adult Tickets: $6, Kids 12 and under: Free.
- View and purchase art, jewelry, and more from 50+ local creatives including some of Jackson’s finest artists. Local entertainment, food and drinks all afternoon! More info…
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2024:
Featured Artist Poster Signing -Roger Ore
5:00 – 7:00pm, West Lives On Gallery, Free Event.
- Meet the 2024 Fall Arts Festival featured painter, Roger Ore, offering signed copies of this year’s featured poster “Nature’s Playground.” Posters available for purchase at the event. More info…
Featured Artist Poster Signing -Bryce Pettit
5:00 – 7:00pm, Mountain Trails Gallery, Free Event.
- Meet the 2024 Fall Arts Festival featured sculptor, Bryce Pettit, offering signed copies of this year’s featured poster “Born & Raised.” Posters available for purchase at the event. More info…
Jackson Hole Gallery Association Art Walk
5:00 – 8:00pm, Jackson Galleries. Free gallery walk.
- Tour Jackson Hole’s art galleries during the Fall Arts Festival and experience the artwork from participating artists. Pick up a Gallery Guide at the Visitor Information Tent on the Town Square for a list and map of all galleries and other art walk dates throughout the summer.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2024:
Western Visions Show + Sale:
5:00 – 8:30pm, National Museum of Wildlife Art, Tickets: $210.
- Top contemporary wildlife artists come together with international collectors of the Museum’s longest-running fundraiser. Open public sale begins Friday, September 13. More info…
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2024:
Jackson Hole Showcase of Homes:
10:00am – 4:00 pm. Various Locations, Tickets $125.
- Jackson Hole’s favorite home tour highlighting the diversity of architecture and design in the valley. This unique, one-day, self-guided tour allows attendees to experience homes in a range of architectural styles, and to meet the architects, landscapes architects, builders, and designers behind each project. Tickets available at Homesteadmag.com More info….
Jackson Hole Art Auction Preview
9:00am – 8:00pm, Center for the Arts. Public Event.
- Auction exhibition at the Center for the Arts. View all the art that will hit the auction block on Saturday! This will be your chance to register for the auction.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2024:
Jackson Hole QuickDraw & Auction:
8:00am – 1:00pm, Town Square, Tickets: $30, includes seating in the auction tent, bidder paddle, champagne, coffee & pastries.
- Internationally recognized Western, wildlife, and landscape artists take to the Town Square and create incredible works of art in 90-minutes. Finished pieces go to auction, paint still wet, on the Town Square! More info…
Jackson Hole Art Auction:
10:00am, Center for the Arts. Public Event.
- In its 18th year, the Jackson Hole Art Auction offers masterworks of the American West, wildlife art and more in one of the most highly-anticipated art auctions of the year.
40th Anniversary Party: Paint the Town Red
6:00 – 9:00 pm, The Cloudveil Rooftop. Tickets: $50
- Dress in dazzling ruby red attire and join us to celebrate four decades of artistic brilliance at the must-attend event of the Fall Arts Festival! Enjoy lively entertainment mingle with the Quickdraw Artists, and savor delightful cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and more. It’s an evening of elegance, celebration, and inspiration you won’t want to miss. More info…
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2024:
Sunday Art Brunch Free Gallery Walk:
Presented by the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce and Build Magazine.
11:00am – 3:00pm, Jackson Galleries, Free Event.
- A free gallery walk to say farewell to Fall Arts Festival 2024, including brunch bites, Bloody Marys, and mimosas available at the galleries. More info…