We often hear the question: "What are you raising money for?" when putting on events. 

 

In accordance with our mission statement, the BHCAG seeks to broaden and deepen the creative art experience of the people of Greybull, Wyoming, Big Horn County and the residents of Wyoming, the Guild has several goals.

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So, how does raising money for the Guild accomplish those goals? What are we doing with what we've raised? 

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One of the Guild's main pillars of our mission statement is to keep the artistic culture of the towns, county and state alive. By holding events throughout the year, we keep art alive and relevant to our residents, and draw the attention of tourists who visit. This additional revenue is important to small communities,  who see economical growth when art is present. Because we want to contribute the the growth of our local economy, the Guild uses funds raised to rent events centers in our towns to host events, and shops at local stores to acquire food and decor for such events. This allows not only the Guild to make money off events, but other local businesses as well. As the Guild continues to grow, we hope to host more events, and larger events, in order to bring even more money to our local economy. 

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In support of our artists, we aim to help them gain recognition for their work, both locally and throughout the state of Wyoming and beyond. We do this by featuring them in our shows, on our website (click here to meet them) and social media pages, and doing our best to point them in the direction of other opportunities to show their work. The Guild also uses funds to purchase display items and decor for artists to use at shows. 

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Another way to keep art alive in our communities, and to give back to the people to support us, is through our mural projects. The Greybull mural, completed by members on the side of CC's Pizza in 2022, was just the beginning. The eventual goal is to provide towns throughout Big Horn County with some type of mural. Fundraising allows us to do that at a lesser cost to the communities who will receive murals. The Guild is still in the planning phase for future murals, so stay tuned for more details!

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Members of the Guild would also like to eventually offer creative sector scholarships or other opportunities to our high school graduates. What that will exactly look like, we do not yet know, but as we grow as a group, we hope to be able to give back to the next generation of creatives in our communities. In the meantime, the Guild used its Days of '49 Arts Festival to raise $300 for the Greybull High School Arts Program, and hopes to do more in the future.

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Lastly, the BHCAG, like any organization or business, has expenses in order for us to operate. Our fundraisers allow us to pay for things such as advertising, office supplies, website fees, and other expenses. 

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All members of the BHCAG would like to thank the residents of Greybull and the surrounding areas for their support. As we begin a new year, we hope to continue to grow and give back!