What is the Banner Program?
As part of an ongoing effort to enhance downtown’s identity and visual appeal, the Cheyenne Downtown Development Authority (DDA) has partnered with Arts Cheyenne to launch a unified banner program that reflects the character and history of Cheyenne across the 205 banners displayed throughout the Downtown Historic Core.
To bring this vision to life, local artists were invited to submit original designs in alignment with the current year’s theme, ‘Rediscover Downtown’. 32 designs were submitted, and 12 designs were selected.
The banners will be installed on June 17th, 2026. Please stay tuned for more information.
Selected Artists:
Ali Womack (Bison Design)- Womack is a mixed media artist, working around themes of human impact on nature. They focus on beauty of Wyoming landscapes provides the perfect metaphor for resilience and hope.
Dakota Lovelis (Depot and Boot Design)- Lovelis is a 2D and 3D artist studying at LCCC who focuses on fan art but enjoys challenging theirself. Their design shows Cheyenne’s heritage while integrating current Downtown Cheyenne motifs.
DaMarr Raben (Hey Cowgirl Design)- Raben is a graphic artist and photographer, with beauty, balance and positive outlook driving their work, with a professional degree in Fine Art. They applied an oil technique to a historic photo, and hand colored the photo in painterly fashion.
Jamie Marvel (Stars & Indian Paintbrush Design)- Currently living in Casper, they own a Wyoming inspired clothing line and art business, Made in the West Co (Wyoming Love) and is a mother of three. Their piece captures the untamed spirit of Wyoming, and they hand painted the Indian Paintbrush and deep blue stars echoing patriotic colors that symbolize strength, freedome, and heritage.
Kaylah Morgan (Woman’s Suffrage Design)- Morgan is a young artist, gaining mentorship from Richard S Knox from the Cheyenne Art Center. They created this piece to pay tribute to Wyoming’s role in Woman’s suffrage. They used a historic photo and added a watermark style motif in the background.
Kellsi Daniels (Oil Painted Cowboy Design)- Daniels is an oil painter focusing on landscapes, livestock, wildlife, and western traditions of the American West. They recreated a historic photo depicting a cowboy at Cheyenne Frontier Days, because of their long-standing ties to the rodeo world.
Margaret Jensen (Indian Paintbrush Design)- Jensen, moving back home to Wheatland, Wyoming from Montana after her father had a heart attack, has had a prolific career in art. Today, her and her sister own Jensen Art’s. They strive to make art that gives their viewers hope, beauty and peace. Their piece represents strength and endurance, using Wyoming’s state flower.
Michael Magill (Rodeo Photograph Design)- Magill is a professional rodeo and western lifestyle photographer based in Cheyenne. He is a US Marine Corps veteran and owns the Cowboy Emporium. This photograph was captured in 2023 in Chugwater, WY and featured in a print publication.
Rachel Mantel (Capitol Building Design)- Mantel pursued an Art Degree at the University of Wyoming, and has deep roots in agriculture and passion for creating.
(Playing Cards Design, Wrangler Building Design, and Rodeo Dandy Design) Three pieces were selected from three Cheyenne high school students. To protect their privacy, they will not be named, but the DDA appreciates their artwork and are excited to feature them in Downtown Cheyenne.
