The conference room at the Hilton Garden Inn in Casper was packed to the brim on Saturday, July 16 as the Rocky Mountain Art Show brought together artist Chris Navarro and art enthusiasts from all over the state for a night of food, drinks, fellowship and, of course, art.
Chris' inspiration has led him to create some of the most amazing bronze statues throughout Wyoming, Colorado and the Southwest. His work is on display at the Tate Museum in Casper, with the Essence of Rex statue, the Lane Frost statue in Cheyenne, at the Old West Museum and the Columbian Mammoth statue in Worland.
Established in 1982, the Governor’s Arts Awards recognize artists, arts organizations and patrons who have displayed excellence in the arts and outstanding service to the arts in Wyoming. These awards were first made possible by an endowment from the Union Pacific Foundation in honor of Mrs...
Casper sculptor Chris Navarro has been working on a new sculpture for Casper College and the Tate Museum over the course of the last 2 years.
Titled the “Essence of Rex,” it is a Tyrannosaurus Rex measuring more than 13 1/2 foot-tall, 7 feet wide and 28-foot-long...