09 Apr Design Elements: Agenda: Regional art and home shows

Whether you’re contemplating a remodel, considering a new build in the Rocky Mountain West, or searching for particular decor, art and home shows offer essential inspiration, advice, and products from some of the best regional artisans and designers, with wares specifically suited to the ethos of mountain living. Here are some events coming to the Northern Rockies this year.

April 17 – 19, August 28 – 30, October 2 – 4, & January 8 – 10
Cheyenne Home Show
Cheyenne Ice and Events Center & Event Center at Archer | Cheyenne, WY
cheyennehomeshow.com

Featuring the latest in home improvement trends, this show includes displays and live demonstrations highlighting new home technologies, interior and exterior designs, remodeling tips, and more.

July 10 – 12
Ketchum Arts Festival
Champions Meadow | Sun Valley, ID
ketchumartsfestival.com

This outdoor festival features the works of more than 100 Idaho-based artists and includes food vendors and activities for kids.

July 24 – 26 & August 14 – 16
Art Fair Jackson Hole
Art Association of Jackson Hole Campus | Jackson, WY
artassociation.org/art-fair

As the largest fundraiser for the Art Association of Jackson Hole, this annual juried show and sale celebrates more than six decades of the arts. The event showcases a range of local and national artists who will be on site presenting their ceramics, paintings, furniture, photography, and more.

August 6 – 9
Western Design Conference Exhibit + Sale
Brick Breeden Fieldhouse | Bozeman, MT
westerndesignconference.com

This premier exhibition and sale brings together artisans, artists, collectors, interior designers, architects, and others, with works on display in an open showroom, a fashion show, daily happy hours, and curated spaces by some of the best regional interior designers. After 18 years in Jackson, Wyoming, the event is relocating to Bozeman, where it will continue to provide an elevated experience dedicated to Western home, lifestyle, fashion, and design.

August 14 – 16
Sun Valley Arts & Crafts Festival
Atkinson Park | Ketchum, ID
sunvalleyartsandcraftsfestival.com

This annual outdoor juried event showcases fine arts and crafts from local and national artists, offering activities for kids, food vendors, and a picnic area with live music.

September 9 – 20
Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival
Various Venues | Jackson, WY
jacksonholechamber.com

Honoring art in the Tetons, this annual event showcases Western, wildlife, and landscape artists with a series of immersive events held over multiple days across various Jackson venues.

September 14 – 19
Rendezvous Royale
Various Venues | Cody, W Y
rendezvousroyale.org

A collaboration between the Buffalo Bill Art Show & Sale, By Western Hands, and the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, Rendezvous Royale is an annual weeklong arts invitational featuring workshops, lectures, classes, studio tours, and more.

Rendezvous Royale Patrons Ball | MARK DAVIS PHOTOGRAPHY

The Western Design Conference comes to Bozeman

After nearly 20 years in Jackson Hole, the Western Design Conference Exhibit + Sale (WDC) will begin a new chapter this year in Bozeman. This August 6 – 9 at Montana State University’s Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, the show will bring together local, regional, and national artists, designers, and craftspeople for the must-attend design event of the year.

“The WDC team is dedicated to delivering an elevated experience that celebrates the finest in Western-inspired design and craftsmanship at a variety of price points,” says WDC Executive Director Allison Merritt. “Join us in Bozeman for an unforgettable celebration of the best in Western design.”

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Merritt continues to lead a team that cultivates relationships between creatives and prospective clients, promoting face-to-face interactions that deeply support the artistic experience. With a no-commission marketplace, the event helps exhibitors and attendees get the most from their participation.

This year’s event will include a preview party, live auction, couture fashion show, designer showhouse, and works by more than 100 American artists from over 28 states. Jurors will recognize top talent, awarding $20,000 in design excellence ranging from contemporary to cowboy.

For those interested in a behind-the-scenes look at what’s new for 2026, check out the Western Design Conference on Instagram or look for their latest podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. For more information, visit westerndesignconference.com.

Jackson Hole’s vibrant arts community

Jackson, Wyoming has long been a place where art, nature, and heritage meet, but last year, the mountain getaway was hailed as the No. 1 Arts-Vibrant Community in the United States. So named by the Southern Methodist University Arts Vibrancy Index, the nation’s leading data-driven measure of arts and cultural vitality, this recognition comes from the evaluation of more than 900 communities.

COURTESY OF THE JACKSON HOLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Jackson Hole’s arts ecosystem is anchored by a dense network of galleries, museums, and performing arts organizations. More than 25 galleries and the National Museum of Wildlife Art —  home to over 5,000 works — define the valley’s cultural identity and are further supported by a lively performing arts and music scene featuring local, regional, and national touring acts year-round.

COURTESY OF THE JACKSON HOLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Among the area’s most popular events, the Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival is a cultural anchor. Now in its 42nd year, the 2026 Fall Arts Festival, slated for September 9 – 20, will bring more than 50 arts-related activities to the community over 12 days. Produced by the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce, the event draws artists, collectors, and cultural travelers for experiences that include gallery walks, live auctions, artist demonstrations, and exhibitions. The festival’s centerpiece, the Jackson Hole QuickDraw Auction, highlights the creative process while generating economic and philanthropic benefits.

COURTESY OF THE JACKSON HOLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

“The Fall Arts Festival isn’t just part of our cultural calendar; it places Jackson Hole on the national arts stage,” says John Morgan, vice president of the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce. “It reflects our community’s commitment to creativity, collaboration, and cultural excellence.”