10/11/2026
UW Giving Day is Oct 21-22 noon to noon.
https://give.uwyo.edu/giving-day-2026
Support the Next Generation of Makers!
Support our Visual Arts students as they develop important vocational, professional, and entrepreneurial skills as Modern Atelier: Master Craftsman Apprentices!
Modern Atelier: Master Craftsman is a faculty-led professional apprenticeship initiative that provides University of Wyoming students and recent graduates with paid, mentored experience completing real-world projects in fabrication, restoration, design, and public art. Apprentices participate in every aspect of the business of making, from project planning, estimating, budgeting, and client communication to design development, fabrication, problem-solving, installation, and final delivery.
The program bridges an important gap between learning technical skills as a student and becoming a working professional responsible for real clients, budgets, deadlines, and outcomes. Apprentices gain not only hands-on making skills, but also the confidence, experience, and professional responsibility needed to build sustainable careers after graduation.
Your contribution directly supports these emerging artisans and craftspeople by helping provide meaningful, paid apprenticeship opportunities. Thank you for investing in hands-on learning and helping the next generation of makers turn their skills into professional practice. University of Wyoming College of Arts & Sciences Wyoming Arts Alliance Wyoming Arts Council Wyoming Art Education Association University of Wyoming UW Student Art League Ashley Hope Carlisle
