The Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival is an annual event held every September that pays tribute to the arts and the role they play in Jackson Hole. Forty-one years ago, the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce and the town’s art community came together to expand Jackson’s tourist season, which used to end when summer came to a close. The result was the Fall Arts Festival — widely recognized as one of the premier cultural events in the Rocky Mountain West — that brings collectors and art aficionados from all over the world to Jackson Hole.
The 12-day festival toasts Jackson Hole’s incredibly diverse artistic community, its fall colors, its cuisine and all the dedicated professionals that add to the vibrancy of our valley.
Jackson Hole was named the #1 Arts Vibrant Community in the U.S. by SMU DataArts in 2024.
With dozens of events occurring between September 3rd and 14th, we’ve gone through and picked out some fetes that are sure to be winners. However, we encourage you to check back here frequently for ongoing event details. Every day, galleries are hosting talks, openings and parties, so please make sure to check if your favorite one is on the list.
Tickets are selling fast, and many events have limited capacity. Reserve your tickets today to ensure attendance at your favorite Fall Arts Festival events.
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The National Museum of Wildlife Art's 38th Annual Western Visions Show and Sale (September 7th through 29th) overlaps with its own events and chances to purchase world-class art. This is the museum's major annual fundraiser and needs to be on your radar!
Wednesday, September 3
• Wine Down Wednesday & Wind Up for Fall Arts: A jewelry and wine pairing from 5 to 7 p.m. at The Wort Hotel with designers from Western Design Conference and bottles from Jackson Hole Winery and more. Ticket cost: $50
• Wallpaper 2025: "Wallpaper" is a one-night art show, held this year at the Maya Froderman Gallery West in Wilson, featuring unframed works on paper, including drawings, paintings, collages and printmaking by established and emerging artists from the region as well as alumni of the nonprofit Teton Artlab’s residency program. Each year, 20-25 artists are invited to contribute as many works on paper as can fit in the space. What makes this show unique is that the unframed works are hung “salon style," nearly floor to ceiling, creating a wallpaper-like effect. The work is only available for one night. Guests are encouraged to arrive early as it is first-come, first-served. Location: 3465 N Pine's Way, Wilson
Friday, September 5
- Reserve your evening for the immensely popular Palates & Palettes Gallery Walk. Town galleries start their parties at 5 p.m. Running until 8 p.m. at a huge range of galleries, this event involves a delicious pairing between top-notch restaurants from throughout Jackson with gallery spaces, resulting in the perfect food/art crawl. Participating galleries include Heather James Fine Art, Altamira, Mangelsen- Images of Nature, Tayloe Piggott, WRJ Design, Mountain Trails Gallery, Gallery Wild, Ringholz Studios, Two Grey Hills, Turner Fine Art, and many more. We guarantee that all will have something special in store.
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The opening reception for the "Wild Faces In Wild Places" show at the National Museum of Wildlife Art, featuring new images by acclaimed local photographer Henry H. Holdsworth, will be held during the Palates & Palettes Gallery Walk. The exhibit opens Saturday, September 6th.
Saturday, September 6
- Western Visions Exhibit Opening: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the National Museum of Wildlife Art.
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Teton Village Art & Culinary Trail: This is a new event for Fall Arts, billed as an "immersive experience where local artistry meets gourmet indulgence."
Stroll through a vibrant trail of artist showcases and culinary delights. Various stops on the trail will offer signature cocktails and appetizers crafted by top village chefs. This special Art Market — which concludes on Tuesday, September 9th — includes a free Saturday concert in Walk Festival Hall, featuring the band Hot Buttered Rum, blending bluegrass, folk, jazz, and soul. Reserve your free ticket here.
Sunday, September 7
- Arts on the Green: From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Center for the Arts Lawn. View and purchase art, jewelry, and more from 50+ local creatives, including some of Jackson's finest artists. Bar and live entertainment throughout the afternoon. Entry fee is $6; free for kids age 12 and under. Presented by the Art Association of Jackson Hole.
- Teton Village Art & Culinary Trail: This is a new event for Fall Arts, billed as an "immersive experience where local artistry meets gourmet indulgence."
Stroll through a vibrant trail of artist showcases and culinary delights. Various stops on the trail will offer signature cocktails and appetizers crafted by top village chefs. This special Art Market — which concludes on Tuesday, September 9th — includes a free Saturday concert in Walk Festival Hall, featuring the band Hot Buttered Rum, blending bluegrass, folk, jazz, and soul. Reserve your free ticket here.
Monday, September 8
• Teton Village Art & Culinary Trail: This is a new event for Fall Arts, billed as an "immersive experience where local artistry meets gourmet indulgence." Stroll through a vibrant trail of artist showcases and culinary delights. Various stops on the trail will offer signature cocktails and appetizers crafted by top village chefs.
Tuesday, September 9
• Teton Village Art & Culinary Trail: This is a new event for Fall Arts, billed as an "immersive experience where local artistry meets gourmet indulgence." Stroll through a vibrant trail of artist showcases and culinary delights. Various stops on the trail will offer signature cocktails and appetizers crafted by top village chefs.
Wednesday, September 10
• Meet the 2025 Fall Arts Festival featured artist, Colt Idol, at Mountain Trails Gallery. Posters are available for purchase at the free event, which runs from 5 to 7 p.m.
• Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival Gallery Walk: Tour Jackson Hole's art galleries from 5 to 8 p.m. 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.
Thursday, September 11
- Western Visions is the National Museum of Wildlife Art’s largest and longest-running fundraiser and is one of the signature events of the Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival. Top contemporary wildlife artists – and collectors – from around the world will be congregating at the museum. The show features a wide selection of art for sale and the money raised from this fundraiser supports the museum. The event will be held 5 to 8:30 p.m. For more information on tickets and bidding guidelines, click here.
Friday, September 12
• Showcase of Homes, presented by Jackson Hole Traveler's sister publication, Homestead from 10 a.m. to 4 pm. Held at various locations, Jackson Hole's favorite home tour highlights 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, landscape architects, builders, and designers behind each project. Tickets cost $145 and are available here.
Saturday, September 13
- Kick-off your morning with a splash of paint (and excitement). At 8 a.m. on the Town Square, the 30th Annual Jackson Hole Quick Draw art sale and auction begins. Thirty nationally, regionally and locally recognized artists will demonstrate their skills at this unique alfresco event. One-of-a-kind artwork will be auctioned off following the 90-minute creative process, where spectators will watch artists paint and sculpt. Individuals who are interested in purchasing the artwork should register in advance at the information table. Tickets cost $40 and include seating in the auction tent, bidder paddle, champagne, coffee, and pastries. Fall Arts Festival featured artwork by Colt Idol, represented by Mountain Trails Gallery, is known for his vivid Western scenes and emotive wildlife portraits and he will set the tone for this year’s
QuickDraw with a signature piece created on-site. - The 19th Jackson Hole Art Auction gets going at noon. Bidding starts at noon. Visit jacksonholeartauction.com for more.
Sunday, September 14
- You didn’t think you could leave the Fall Arts Festival without one more gallery tour, did you? The Art Brunch Gallery Walk runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy brunch and festive beverages at this closing-day celebration for the Fall Arts Festival. This event provides the opportunity to visit with gallery representatives and take a closer look at the art. Galleries will be serving brunch bites, Bloody Marys, and mimosas. Participating galleries are Gallery Wild, Mountain Trails Gallery, West Lives On, Astoria Fine Art, Turner Fine Art, Ringholz Studios and more.
- Last thing on the itinerary? Take a nap! That’s a lot of amazing arts programming in one week, all thanks to the Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival’s continually evolving and expanding reach.
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