Hourly lectures take place on Friday, September 6 out of 10 O `clock – 14 o’clockoffers AIA and ASID CEU Credits. A half-hour series of 12 lectures will take place on Saturday, September 7And Sunday, September 8out of 11am – 14 o’clock Lectures are already planned by speakers such as Vera Iconica Architecture, interior designers Tim Vanderwall And Agnes Bournethe founder of Native American-inspired furniture designer Amatoya, Cray Baumont-Flynn, and the executive director of the Jackson Hole History Museum. Discussion topics range from the future of interior design to “The Story of the BISON,” with photographer Audrey Hall and author Chase Reynolds Ewald; and a special creativity panel moderated by the President of WDC presenting sponsor Planning Alternatives Nathan Mersereauand with selected artisans Elyse Allen, Doug Nordberg, Chrissy Glenn And Jonathan Ward.
Several lectures will be accompanied by book signings, including new releases such as “Alpenglühen – Outdoor celebrations for every season” by Hillary Munro with photographs by Lisa Floodand the cookbook “Wild Sugar” by Lindsey Johnson And Chase Reynolds EwaldOther speakers signing books include Ellie Thompson for her new book “Designing American Jewelry: From City Rhythms to Western Dreams” and photographer Jules Fraziersigned copies of their recently published “Iconic Photographs of the American West”. Each day the series ends with a 14 o’clock Happy Hour in the WDC Designer Lounge, which offers guests and artists great opportunities to meet, exchange ideas and relax.
In addition to the new Design Lecture Series, the WDC continues to offer guests an unparalleled four-day shopping experience at the premier exhibition and celebration of what is happening in the world of Western furniture, fashion, home and lifestyle accessories. Guests can look forward to a lively opening party on Thursday, September 6out of 6pm-10pmwith a live auction presented by Planning Alternatives and a live fashion show sponsored by Wild Common Tequila.
Friday to Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Daily, guests can browse and purchase exceptional handcrafted works celebrating the spirit of the West, directly from select artists from 27 states across the country. Snacks from Spoons Bistro are available for purchase on-site. The full WDC events calendar can be found here.
Guests can purchase tickets online in advance for the Western Design Conference Exhibit + Sale, including the Preview Party + Fashion Show on Thursday, September 5out of 6pm – 10pm General admission tickets for the opening event are 100$ per person, including meet-and-greets with exhibitors, a fashion show, a live auction and local culinary creations paired with unique cocktails from an open bar; VIP tickets with reserved seating are available for 175$The exhibition + sale with the new lecture series continues until Sunday, September 8with day tickets for $30.
About the Western Design Conference exhibition and sale:
Celebrating its 32nd anniversary in 2024, the annual Western Design Conference Exhibit + Sale is a four-day, multi-million dollar event that brings together artisans, collectors, interior designers, architects and fashion designers with a love of the West. The Western Design Conference was founded in Cody, Wyomingto promote contemporary artists working with historic American craft methods. The Western Design Conference Exhibit + Sale moved to Jackson Hole in 2007, where the managing director Allison Merritt continues the strong commitment to Western arts in Wyoming while expanding the show’s reach. For more information, including schedules and tickets, visit westerndesignconference.com
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