Wyoming mountain town buzzes with energy during four-day event showcasing art, fashion and décor
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Jackson Hole, Wyoming – Aug. 11 2023 – As the summer crowds dwindle and the foliage starts its shift into a kaleidoscope of colors, September could not be a better time to visit Jackson Hole for the annual Western Design Conference Exhibit + Sale (WDC). In addition to cooler temperatures and heightened movement of wildlife around the area, autumn visitors can experience the West at its most resplendent as they hunt for rare and exceptional pieces for home, wardrobe and beyond September 7-10, 2023, at the Snow King Center.
The shopping is world-class year-round in this charismatic town surrounded by stunning natural beauty, but during the annual four-day event, the popular destination fairly hums with the thrill of discovery as those in the know explore the bounty of one-of-a-kind treasures to be found at this best-of-the-West showcase. Like the pioneers of the Old West itself, the nearly 100 highly skilled artists at the event are famous for exploring uncharted territory in their designs, as well as for promoting cultural exchange through their original and exclusive works.
The event also provides unparalleled access to the artists, who are available to discuss their work, answer questions and reveal the inspirations for their pieces, which include fashion, jewelry, home décor and more, all handmade using leather, metal, mixed-media, woodworking and other aesthetically engaging materials.
Visitors can experience the Western world as interpreted by these artists, along with the extraordinary allure of Jackson Hole in September, at this year’s Western Design Conference starting with the Preview Party + Fashion Show on Thursday, September 7, from 6 to 10 p.m. VIP reserved seating and general admission tickets start at $100 per person, which includes meet-and-greets with the exhibitors, a runway show, a live auction and local culinary creations paired with signature cocktails from open bars. The event continues through Sunday (day pass tickets start at $30 per day) and features a daily happy hour in the WDC Designer Lounge, sponsored by Build magazine and Elevated Living Interior Design and Showroom, hosting book signings by Western-themed authors.
About the Western Design Conference Exhibit + Sale:
Celebrating 31 years in 2023, the annual Western Design Conference Exhibit + Sale is a four-day, multimillion-dollar event that brings together craftspeople, collectors, interior designers, architects, and fashion designers with a love of the West. The Western Design Conference was founded in Cody, Wyoming, to promote contemporary artists working in historical American craft methods. The Western Design Conference Exhibit + Sale moved to Jackson Hole in 2007, where Executive Director Allison Merritt continues the strong commitment to Western arts in Wyoming while expanding the reach of the show. Additional information, including schedules and tickets, is available at westerndesignconference.com and on Facebook and Instagram.
Media Contacts: Allison Merritt, [email protected], 307.690.9719; Amy Stark, Word PR + Marketing, [email protected].
