Home to an eclectic group of artisans that run the gamut of artistic mediums. Blending practice and passion across a diverse canvas, Johnson County offers a vibrant and dedicated art community.
Bronze statues and murals, contributed by local and visiting artists, dot the downtown landscape paying tribute to our western heritage, while art galleries and pitter centers offer a wide ranch of admirable art one can see, wear or learn how to craft.
Take a Stroll
Stroll downtown Buffalo to visit artisans and galleries.
1. Potters Depot – Pottery classes & handmade creations
2. Crazy Woman Square – Murals and the bronze work of Hugh Jennings
3. The Hitching Post – Bronzes, art, Longmire books, fine cigars and more
4. First Northern Bank Parking Lot – Features the bronze work of D. Michael Thomas
5. Wyoming In Color – Jewelry, art, pottery, leather work, books
6. Bucking Buffalo Supply Co. – Longmire headquarters with books, merchandise and Western wear.
7. The Historic Occidental Hotel – Thursday Night Bluegrass Jam
8. Margo’s Pottery & Fine Crafts – Ceramics, stoneware, blown glass, metal art
9. Prosinski Custom Framing & Fine Art – Custom framing, matting and original fine art.
THE MURALS
Crazy Woman Square, the Margo’s Pottery building and other downtown buildings are home to hand-painted murals. The murals reflect the artistic expression of our history and culture by local painters Marchel Kelley, Jenny Wuerker, Aaron Wuerker, and visiting painters from Colorado.
THE WRITERS
Home to authors, the likes of Gene Gagliano, Steve Rzasa, and Craig Johnson, the area boasts a variety of genres. From the famed Longmire Series, to Sci-Fi and children’s books, we’ve got a little something for everyone.
