Arts & Culture Board of Trustees

The City of Douglas is excited to announce the creation of the Arts & Culture Board of Trustees!  This group of creatively inspired individuals is comprised of seven members.  Board members are a diverse group of individuals with experience in visual arts, performing arts, arts education, curation, architecture, design, and landscape.  Membership includes at least one working artist, arts administrator, or cultural historian, and at least one member with direct experience or knowledge of public art installation and maintenance.

The Arts & Culture Board of Trustees (ACBT) acts on behalf of the entire community to support arts and culture activities, events, facilities, and programs through the development of a long-term, sustainable public art program within the City of Douglas.  Mayor Kim Pexton is "excited to welcome ideas to enhance and improve our community and city through the Arts & Culture Board."  This Board will lead the community through a collaborative effort of inclusion.

Current Board Members

• Jenna Rose (Chairperson)
• Shae Burke (Vice Chair)
• Baylea Senger (Board Member)
• Betsy Varland (Board Member)
• Sharon Tuckey (Board Member)
• Vacant (Board Member)
• Vacant (Board Member)
• Clara Chaffin (City Staff Support/Secretary)

Joining the Arts & Culture Board of Trustees

Interested community members are encouraged to complete an Application & Questionnaire.  To read more about the by-laws and formation of the ACBT, please review Resolution No. 2022-28 passed by the City Council outlining the details of the Board.  Applications can also be picked up at City Hall.

Arts & Culture Application & Questionnaire

Resolution No. 2022-28: Authorizing the Establishment of an Arts & Culture Board of Trustees; Including By-Laws

Douglas Arts & Culture Project Support Grant

The Douglas Arts and Culture Support Grant provides support in arts and culture projects to organizations or individuals that enrich the community through arts and culture. Funding supports accessible, high-quality programming across Douglas. As we approach the United States' semiquincentennial, the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence (July 4, 2026), we are looking forward to seeing what art you are creating around the theme of America 250 Years in the Making.

Guidelines: Final funding amounts are determined based on panel scores and available funds.

• Application deadline: April 16, 2026
• Open to Douglas-based nonprofit organizations, individuals, and businesses up to $200.
• Request stipulations:
  • Any requests over $200 will be returned for revision.
  • No overhead and indirect administrative costs allowed (wages, utilities, etc). Facility fees for performing arts will be accepted.
  • Supplies needed for the project and facility fees for performing arts will be accepted.
  • Projects must be completed by Jackalope Days, June 12-14, 2026.
• Applications will be reviewed by the City of Douglas Arts & Culture Board on April 22.

Examples of Projects: Window murals, community art projects, children’s art projects and performing arts.    

Questions can be directed to arts@cityofdouglas.org.

Complete the application online.

Wind Phone Project

The Wind Phone will be located at the Veterans Memorial Walkway at Yellowstone and West Center Street (old entrance to the Wyoming State Fair Grounds).  

A Wind Phone is a quiet place to reflect and communicate with your loved ones.  They are typically an old-fashioned style phone located in a natural setting.  The telephone is not physically connected to service; rather, the communication comes from your heart.

Wind Phone Details

Art is due March 23 by 5:00pm.

Deliver art to the Community Development Department at City Hall or email art to arts@cityofdouglas.org.