Past Art Exhibits

Nature Art Exhibit ~ April 19 – June 10, 2021

Jackson Hole Center for the Arts

Five Installments of Poetry and Photography on Wood

The Forest 10×8″

The Deeper Conversation 10×8″

Art is the Experience 10×8″

Cover Photo of the Show Monolith (program)

Sustainability Show “Anything’s Possible ~ September 14 – October 2020

Jackson Hole Center for the Arts

Three Installments of Poetry and Illustration/Multimedia

Ancient Wise Ones 11×17″ Print and Ink on Torn Paper SOLD

All Possibilities Are Ours 11 x14″ Pencil on Paper SOLD

Whispers From the Ocean 16×20″ Ink on Paper SOLD

Who Done It?

March 2020 ~ Jackson Hole Center for the Arts

The River 6×6″ Multi-media on Wood SOLD

Breathe Three Artist Exhibit

August 21 – September 2014

at Intencions Gallery ~ 160 W. Broadway, Jackson

Featuring the works of

Laura E. Garrard, Erin Ashlee Smith & David Bowers

Attend Sarah Kline’s Kundalini Yoga Course, September 13, 12:30-2:30 p.m.,

and visit Erin and Laura while they paint live, also this Saturday, beginning 2:30 p.m.

The opening evening also features: vibrational healing music by Nancy Alfs; crystal sound bowl experience by Daniela Botur; dance concert by Margaret Rose Breffeilh and Melissa Young of Independent Dance Makers; poetry readings by Laura E. Garrard; Dragon Lady Tea and wine bar, and more.

Laura E. Garrard‘s 22 piece series includes abstract and illustrative acrylic and mixed media works inspired by her creative writing, poetry, and composition. The pieces of writing themselves are also featured in collage or print. Themes include unconditional love, letting go of fear, the celebration of spring, following your heart, the adoration of dogs, and the ethical example set by elephants. In this series, Garrard explores emotional expressions that seamlessly intertwine spirituality, nature, animals, and humankind. Selections shown below.

Erin Ashlee Smith‘s work explores the use of sacred images with emotion-evoking colors. Her intention is to generate a positive energy through the use symbols and colors and soothe the viewer’s mind. A calm mind is receptive to the meditation process. In this series, she strives to break through to the deeper levels of our minds and to inspire, illuminate, and lift the human spirit.

Photographer David Bowers‘ work focuses on creative and dynamic moments of time, with emphasis in individual portraiture. In “Breathe” he will exhibit photographs taken of local yoga practitioners. His photography aims to draw out the underlying uniqueness, character, and beauty of people and their environments. In this series, he hopes to provoke thought, instill inspiration, emphasize appreciation, or simply spur a chuckle and a grin.

Breathe Opening Night Schedule:

5-6 p.m. ~ Crystal Sound Bowl Experience with Daniela Botur

6:30 p.m. ~ Musical Reading by Nancy Alfs & Laura E. Garrard

7:30 p.m. ~ Breathe Dance Performance by Independent Dance Makers

8:30 p.m. ~ Musical Reading by Nancy Alfs & Laura E. Garrard

Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival Breathe Events at Intencions:

Friday, September 5

5-8 p.m. ~ “Love Americana,” Palates & Palettes Gallery Walk, Music by Molly Moon Thorn, Sliders and Spirited Teas Served

Saturday, September 13

12:30-2:30 p.m. ~ Breath “Kundalini” Yoga Class by Sarah Kline ($22 per person; call Intencions to register 733-7525)

2:30-5:30 p.m. ~ Artists Painting Live, Laura E. Garrard & Erin Ashlee Smith

Capturing the Ghost Art Exhibit

Artistic Interpretations of the Winter Solstice 2012

By Local Artists. Curated by Lyndsay McCandless.

Stage One: Wednesday, Dec. 12, 21012, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. ~ Spirit Bookstore, 1230 N. Ida Lane, Wilson, 307-733-3382

Installment: “Heart” (shown) 11 x 14″ Acrylic on Canvas, by Laura Garrard

Stage Two: Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012, 6-9 p.m. ~ The Rose, Pink Garter Theater, 50 W. Broadway Ave., Jackson, call Lyndsay for information: 307-413-4331

Installment: “Love, Presence & Relationship: You Have a Choice” 30 x 30″ Multi-media on Canvas, by Laura Garrard

Shades Cafe Solo Show

Jackson, Wyoming ~ February 2011

Abstracts from The Lesson (play by Eugene Ionesco performed by The Riot Act, fall 2010)

Shown here are the original five pieces, all 24×36″ acrylic on canvas. They are difficult to capture on film/file. In person, the black is vibrant as are the colors that contrast.