JACKSON, Wyo. — Teton County and Jackson Hole Public Art have reissued the call for artists for the Teton County Justice Center art pieces. The County also announced how the Teton County Courthouse demolition has aided in its goal of diverting at least 60% of internal waste from landfills by 2030.
The new call for art includes updated goals, budget, guidelines and requirements from the previous announcement in September 2025. Any professional artist who is a U.S. resident is welcome to apply by 5 p.m. on April 20. The selected artist will be tasked with creating two pieces of public art: one that will be suspended inside the Justice Center in the stairwell, and one that should be a complementary outdoor sculpture related to the interior work. The commission budget is up to $175,000, plus stipends for finalists. Learn more here and apply here.
“The project will stand as a permanent symbol of justice, fairness, and community identity, pride, and stewardship in Jackson Hole,” reads JH Public Art’s press release. “The artwork should embody civic ideals such as access to justice, upholding the rule of law, humanity, inclusivity, mutual respect, and community safety, while connecting visually to Jackson’s alpine setting and the Justice Center’s modern mountain and sustainable architecture.”
Teton County released a press release on Friday highlighting its sustainability efforts through Justice Center waste diversion. Teton County Sustainability Coordinator Erik Kimball has been guiding the implementation of the County’s Sustainability Plan, according to the County. A week before demolition of the County Courthouse, Kimball hosted a public sale to rehome items no longer needed by Courthouse staff.
“His work on the Courthouse pre-demolition effort demonstrates how thoughtful planning can dramatically reduce waste, setting the tone for how major capital projects across the County can be designed, decommissioned, and built with sustainability at their core,” the County said in a statement.
In total, 574 items — appliances, electronics, furniture and more weighing approximately 12.5 tons — were reused or repurposed by being sent to local nonprofits, government agencies and residences. The building generator was recovered and will go to Teton County Search and Rescue; a heat-pump water heater will go to the Jackson Hole Fire/EMS Station 7; and an estimated 4,300 pounds of finished wood was salvaged for “local woodworking projects.” Items that were unable to be reused were recycled, which totaled about 7,000 pounds:
- 1,095 pounds of batteries
- 2,664 pounds of hardcover books
- 496 pounds of softcover books
- 1,553 pounds of electronic waste
- Mixed recyclables like cardboard, metal, paper, textiles and toner
