Different but SAME: Opening Reception

Overview

Distinct voices. Shared Humanity.

What makes us different, and what do we have in common?

Different but SAME brings together artists working across painting, drawing, sculpture, mixed media, dance, music, poetry, and spoken word. Through personal stories and creative expression, the exhibition explores identity, culture, and the experiences that shape how we see the world.

Featuring narratives of resilience, joy, and transformation, Different but SAME invites visitors to reflect on their own experiences, encounter new perspectives, and consider how art can bring people closer together.

Featured Artists and Mediums

Bruce Cook: Painting

Robert Martinez: Painting, drawing, mixed media, sculpture

Ben Pease: Painting, mixed media, sculpture

Chris Simms: Spoken word

Suzy Gonzalez: Painting, mixed media

Joel Garcia: Painting, drawing

Jaime Chavez: Painting

Sue Sommers: Mixed media, sculpture

Lena Newlin: Written word, spoken word, literary arts

Kevin Johnson: Painting

James Pakootas: Spoken word, music

Karli Bruner: Dance

Jason Shogren: Music

Louis Still Smoking: Painting, drawing, mixed media

Opening Reception Performance

Enjoy a performance by Scattered Roots as part of the opening celebration.

Join us at The NIC to experience the exhibition, meet fellow art lovers, and celebrate the artists and their work.

Explore additional exhibitions at The NIC, including On the Coast with Conrad Schwiering, featuring coastal seascapes by the well-known Wyoming artist; A Home for Steamboat, illustrated by Zachary Pullen; and Artists Are Scientists: Rachel Hawkinson.

Admission: Free for NIC members, $10 per person or $20 per family for nonmembers.

The Nicolaysen Art Museum

400 E. Collins Drive, Casper, Wyoming