Cultural and Community Enrichment Series

The Cultural and Community Enrichment Series at LCCC offers exciting opportunities for both students and the general public to experience and learn from artists, authors, business leaders, historians, philosophers, musicians, scientists, photographers, poets and other experts from around the world. These annual events are donor-funded and open to the public.

See below for information on upcoming events.

Cultural and Community Enrichment Series Events

2023

Apr. 6 Elizabeth Smart

Dinneen Writers Series

Elizabeth Smart

6 p.m. | Apr. 6, 2023

Cheyenne Civic Center*
510 W 20th Street
Cheyenne, WY

Free and open to the public.

The abduction of Elizabeth Smart was one of the most followed child abduction cases of our time. Elizabeth was abducted on June 5, 2002, and her captors controlled her by threatening to kill her and her family if she tried to escape. Fortunately, the police safely returned Elizabeth back to her family on March 12, 2003, after being held a prisoner for 9 grueling months.

Elizabeth chronicled her experiences in the New York Times best-selling book My Story. She and other abduction survivors worked with the Department of Justice to create a survivors guide entitled You're Not Alone: The Journey From Abduction to Empowerment. This guide is meant to encourage children who have gone through similar experiences not to give up but to know that there is hope for a rewarding life.

Elizabeth has recently released a new powerful and inspiring book about what it takes to overcome trauma, find the strength to move on, and reclaim one鈥檚 life. Where There鈥檚 Hope is the result of Elizabeth鈥檚 mission: It is both an up-close-and-personal glimpse into her healing process and a heartfelt how-to guide for readers to make peace with the past and embrace the future.

Join us to hear Elizabeth's story and how writing about and sharing these parts of her life has been a major part of her advocacy work on behalf of abducted children.

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This event is underwritten in-part by the Dinneen Writers Series Fund at the LCCC Foundation and is offered at no charge to all LCCC students as well as members of our greater community.

*This event was originally scheduled in the Surbrugg/Prentice Auditorium at LCCC but has been moved to the Cheyenne Civic Center to accommodate a larger audience.

June 4-9 Kim Johnson, Clay Watercolor Workshop

Clay Watercolor Workshop

Kim Johnson

June 4-9, 2023

星空无限传媒app County Community College
Cheyenne, WY

The 2023 Clay Summer Watercolor Workshop is currently full. Please email Lisa Trimble (lisatrimbleFREELARAMIE) or call 307.778.1285 to be added to our waitlist. Thank you.

Bio:

Kim discovered her love for the creative process at a young age. On the advice of family and friends concerned that she have a 鈥榬eal career鈥�, Kim completed her degree in psychology before pursuing her real passion 鈥� watercolor.

鈥�I started taking art classes and it was so exciting! I loved creating paintings and amazed myself with my accomplishments. The whole process, from the composition to drawing to painting, is thrilling!鈥�

Now fully devoted to her artistic endeavors, Kim鈥檚 masterful use of glazes and washes, wet and dry technique, and positive and negative space breathes life into pieces focused on the human and animal experiences. Her award-winning work is enjoyed by both corporate offices and private collectors.

Kim is a signature member of , , , , , and . She has expanded her work to include instructional and demonstration sessions.

June 8 Kim Johnson, Artist's Demonstration and Gallery Reception

Clay Watercolor Workshop

Artist's Demonstration and
Gallery Reception

5:30 p.m. | June 8, 2023

Esther and John Clay Fine Arts Gallery
LCCC Campus | Cheyenne, WY

The Clay Watercolor Workshop brings top watercolor instructors to Cheyenne for a week of instruction, critique and celebrating the joy of watercolor painting. In 2023, we will welcome Watercolorist Kim Johnson to Cheyenne to share her expertise in painting animal and human portraits, glazes and washes, wet and dry techniques, and the use of positive and negative space.

As part of this annual event, an Artist's Demonstration and Gallery Reception showcasing the work of the artist and workshop students will be held on Thursday, June 8 from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm in the Esther and John Clay Fine Arts Gallery on the LCCC Campus. This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

Artist Kim Johnson will give a demonstration on basic watercolor technique.

Bio:

Kim is a signature member of , , , , , and . She has expanded her work to include instructional and demonstration sessions.

Aug. 14 - Sept. 8 Robert Martinez, Murray Art Series at LCCC

Ed and Caren Murray Art Series

Robert Martinez
Art Exhibition

Exhibition Dates: Aug. 14 - Sept. 8
Opening Reception: 5:30 p.m. | Aug. 24

Gallery hours are Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

The show and the reception are free and open to the public.

Bio:

Robert and his wife have a gallery in Riverton. He is currently showing an exhibit in Cheyenne at the Wyoming State Museum called 鈥淕rounded鈥�. Much of Robert鈥檚 current work uses the historical imagery, myth鈥檚 and stories of the West & Arapaho Culture combined with modern themes to create images that have a statement on the issues of today. Using intense vibrant color and contrasting shades of light and dark, he paints and draws striking forms that are confronting and engages the viewer.

His paintings and drawings have been shown across the Nation and have garnered noted acclaim. He鈥檚 been given Wyoming鈥檚 highest award for the arts, the Wyoming Governors Art Award. His work is included in the permanent collections of the Wyoming State Museum, The Brinton Museum, The Plains Indian Museum at the Cody Center of the West, and the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian.

A strong supporter of Education and of the Arts, Robert devotes time to helping and mentoring emerging artists on his reservation and throughout the Nation. He gives back to the community by speaking about art topics, giving workshops, and demonstrates his style to schools, agencies and art groups.

Sept. 8 For the Love of the Arts

The For The Love Of The Arts Auction & Gala is an online silent auction culminating in a live event that celebrates all of the creative and artistic things happening at 星空无限传媒app County Community College.

The online auction begins on Thursday, Sept. 3 with an online auction filled with art created by artists and writers with ties to 星空无限传媒app County Community College. LCCC and the Cheyenne community are filled with talented, creative individuals and we are thrilled to feature so many of them in our auction. The online auction will run through 8:00 pm on Friday, Sept. 8.

A live, ticketed event on Sept. 8, from 6-9 pm, and will welcome attendees to the incredible Surbrugg Prentice Auditorium on LCCC's campus for an evening of hors d'oeuvres, wine & beer bar, and live jazz from The Thistle Tones, who will perform romantic jazz standards so guests can dance the night away under the stars or simply sit back, relax and enjoy the music. A selection of the art from the online auction will be on display for attendees to see in person.

Registering and bidding in the online auction is free - tickets to the Sept. 8 event are $30 for individuals and $50 for couples. Each ticket includes an entry to the event, heavy hors d'oeuvres and dessert, wine & beer bar, and access to exclusive silent auction items.

All proceeds from this event will benefit the Communication & Creative Arts Pathway Endowment at the LCCC Foundation. This endowment creates opportunities for students to explore career opportunities in the arts by connecting them with professionals in their field of study, supporting internship opportunities, and funding other career and educational support for students. To learn more about this program, please visit Communications & Creative Arts Pathway at LCCC.

2024

June 3-7 Richard Sneary, Clay Watercolor Workshop

Clay Watercolor Workshop

Richard Sneary

June 3-7, 2024

星空无限传媒app County Community College
Cheyenne, WY

Registration will open February 12, 2024. You will be able to register online or by calling the LCCC Foundation. Check back here on 2/12/2024 for more details.

The Clay Watercolor Workshop brings top watercolor instructors to Cheyenne, Wyoming for a week of instruction, critique and celebrating the joy of watercolor painting. In 2024, we will welcome Watercolorist Richard Sneary to Cheyenne to share his expertise in painting built environments, landscapes and how to capture a sense of place in your paintings.

Bio:

An architect and renowned architectural illustrator, Richard Sneary has over the last 3 years also begun painting en plein air in watercolor. His background as an architect / illustrator of architecture often compels him to include something of the built environment, whether it's a town square, back yards, an alley, old derelict structure, marina, trains, bridges, an industrial structure, or fence posts on a farm.

Like many artists, Richard is drawn to subjects by light and color, but also by the sense of place, its character, and the story he sees in it, and it is the juxtaposition of light, color, contrast, form, abstraction, and detail that make the stories work.

Richard is a signature member of the National Watercolor Society and Missouri Watercolor Society, a member of the American Watercolor Society, and a member of Missouri Valley Impressionist Society. Recent awards include 1st Place in Fast & Fresh at Plein Air Richmond 2013, 1st Place in Quick Paint at Easels in Frederick 2013, 1st & 3rd Place in watercolor at 2013 Stems Plein Air Paint, Honorable Mention at Wayne Plein Air 2013, Best of Show at the 2012 Missouri Valley Impressionist Society Inaugural Juried Exhibition, 3rd Place Award at 2012 Plein Air Vermont, Best Architectural Award for the 2012 Plein Air Easton competition, and Best of Show in the 2011 Stems Plein Air Paint. His work is represented by Strecker-Nelson Gallery in Manhattan, Kansas.

June 6 Richard Sneary, Artist's Demonstration and Gallery Reception

Clay Watercolor Workshop

Artist's Demonstration and
Gallery Reception

5:30 p.m. | June 6, 2024

Esther and John Clay Fine Arts Gallery
LCCC Campus | Cheyenne, WY

The Clay Watercolor Workshop brings top watercolor instructors to Cheyenne for a week of instruction, critique and celebrating the joy of watercolor painting. In 2024, we will welcome Watercolorist Richard Sneary to Cheyenne to share his expertise in painting built environments, landscapes and how to capture a sense of place in your paintings.

As part of this annual event, an Artist's Demonstration and Gallery Reception showcasing the work of the artist and workshop students will be held on Thursday, June 6 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm in the Esther and John Clay Fine Arts Gallery on the LCCC Campus. This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

Artist Richard Sneary will give a demonstration on basic watercolor technique.

Bio:

Richard Sneary's Official Website

Past Cultural and Community Enrichment Series

ANB Performing Art Series

Beast Women, 2011
Chanticleer, 2014
Red Riding Hood, 2016
Chanticleer, 2022

Bank of the West Music Series

King鈥檚ingers, Acapella Choir, 2002
John Corigliano, Composer, 2002
Gene Pekorney, Tuba Player, 2004
Vienna Boys Choir, 2004
PDQ Bach, 2005
Air Force Falconnaries, 2006
Canadian Brass, 2007
DBR & The Mission, 2007
Acoustic Eidolon, 2008
Mark Sloniker, 2010
Aakash Mittal, 2011
Dave Pietro, 2012
Dr. James Kosnik, 2013
Chanticleer, 2014
Aurora Borealis, 2015
Laura Pelon, The Living Roots of Music, 2015

Gerald and Jessie Chambers Speakers Series

Larry Agenbroad, Wooley Mammoth, 1999
Ray Suarez, NPR, 2000
Dr. Maeve Leakey, 2001
Joel Meyerowitz, 2002
Dr. Howard Gardner, 2005
Dr. Jane Mainschein, 2005
Dr. Douglas Owsley, 2006
Leonard Pitts, Jr., 2008
Alfred Lubrano, 2009
Greg Mortenson, 2010
Winona LaDuke, 2012
Sam Mihara: Memories of Heart Mountain, 2015
A Celebration of the 150th Anniversary of Women鈥檚 Suffrage in Wyoming, 2019
Sam Mihara: Memories of Heart Mountain, 2019
Rick Ewig: Bribery & Corruption in Cheyenne during WWII, 2021
Tayler LaSharr, Deer 139, 2022

Ed and Caren Murray Art Series

Recall: Artist Remember 9/11, 2002
Chris Gustin, 2007
Jesus Moroles, 2008
Trine Bumiller, 2009
Zachary Pullen, 2010
Pravina Gondalia, 2011
Vanda Edington, 2012
John Frame, 2013
Kit White, 2014
Natalia Wr贸bel, 2015
Lea McComas, 2016
Rebecca Davis, 2017
星空无限传媒app County Artists Then and Now: Brandon Bailey, Guadalupe Barajas, Kim Castaneda, Steve Knox, and James Overstreet, 2022

Clay Watercolor Workshop

Areleta Petch, 1995
Judi Betts, 1996
Eric Wiegardt, 1997
Frank Webb, 1998
Ken Hosmer, 1999
Joseph Bohler, 2000
Frank Francese, 2001
Maggie McLellan, 2002
Terry Madden, 2003
Brenda Semanick-Locascio, 2004
Catherine Gill, 2005
Frank LaLumia, 2006
Stan Miller, 2007
Judi Betts, 2008
Jean Pederson, 2009
Gerald Fritzler, 2010
Mark Mehaffey, 2011
Ken Hosmer, 2012
Mike Bailey, 2013
John Hulsey, 2014
Rose Edin, 2015
Lian Quan Zhen, 2016
Tom Lynch, 2017
Karen Knutson, 2018
Gloria Miller Allen, 2019
Anne Abgott, 2021
Don Andrews, 2022

First Interstate Bank/Progress and Prosperity Community Conversation

Dr. Bruce Perry, 2002
Dr. Bruce Perry, 2003
Dr. Zoltan Acs, 2007
John Collar, 2009
Daniel Pink, 2010
Peterson Farm Brothers, 2016
Financial Wellness Symposium, 2021

Literary Connection

Annie Proulx, James Galvin, C.J. Box, Gus Lee & Alexandra Fuller, 2004
Kent Haruf, Honoree Jeffers, Jill McCorckle, Mark Spragg & Robert Pack, 2005
Connie Mae Fowler, Rita Golden Gelman, JR Moehringer, Robert Michael Pyle & Virgil Suarez, 2006
Jeffery Hawthorne Bullock, Myla Goldberg, Jill MCorkle, David Romtvedt, Bob Shacochis, 2007
Pam Houston, Laura Pritchett, Bill Roorbach, 2009
Rick Bass, Rob Caisley, Sasah Pimental-Chac贸n, 2010
Margaret Coel, Ben Mikaelsen, LeeAnn Roripaugh, 2011
John Calderazzo, Tim O'Brien, Car Valente, 2012
Poe Ballantine, Dave Jannetta and Lisa Zimmerman, 2013
Kurt Caswell, Ernie Cline and Danielle Pafunda, 2014
Allen Kurzwell and George Bilgere, 2015
Craig Childs and Alexandra Fuller, 2016
Craig Johnson and Sharman Apt Russell, 2017
Carrie LaSeur and Karen Abbott, 2018
Annette McGivney and Carine McCandless, 2019
Felicia Zamora and Ausma Zehanat Khan, 2021
Christine Carbo and Ron Franscell, 2022

UP Business & Industry Series

Richard K. Davidson, UP CEO, 2001
Jerry McMorris, Chairman, President & CEO Colorado Rockies Baseball Club, 2002
Larry Hiers, The Story of Cabelas, 2003
Victor Dover, New Urbanism, 2003
Jack Pelo, CEO Swire Coca-Cola, 2004
Paul Perkins, President Amatrol, 2005
Dr. William Carroll, American Chemical Society, 2007
Eric Chester, Generation 鈥淲hy鈥� or Getting Them to Give a Damn, 2008
James Young, Union Pacific Railroad Chairman, President and CEO, 2010
Doug Nath, Anadarko Petroleum Corp. Oil and Gas in Wyoming, a two-part series, 2011
Jeff Ashby, U.S. astronaut, 2012
Career and Industry Growth in Cheyenne, 2015
Jason Brubaker, DreamWorks Animation & Coffee Table Comics, 2022