GlowNights Returns: Interactive Glowing Sculptures Illuminate Jackson Hole Winters

Discover Festive Public Art Installations in Teton County This Season

The Cloud Swings: Playful Illumination at Teton Village Commons

Jackson Hole Public Art, in partnership with the Center for the Arts, Teton Village Association, and Jackson Hole Travel and Tourism Board, is presenting The Cloud Swings by Lindsay Glatz and William Mettioff as part of GlowNights. Five swings will be installed in Teton Village Commons from December 1st to January 30th, 2026. These interactive pieces feature swings suspended from glowing cloud structures that transform with vibrant colors as participants swing, evoking nostalgic joy and simple play. The swings have delighted audiences worldwide, including at festivals in Toronto, Abu Dhabi, Barcelona, and Vivid Sydney. Meghan Quinn, Executive Director of the Teton Village Association, highlighted how these artworks turn the commons into a space for connection and delight. Join the opening celebration on Friday, December 19th at 5:00 PM, tied to Jackson Hole Mountain Resort’s 60th anniversary with live music, a costume party, and special lift tickets.

Soloveiko Songbirds: Cultural Celebration at Center for the Arts Park

Also featured in GlowNights are the Soloveiko Songbirds by Amigo and Amigo, four large inflatable nightingales symbolizing Ukraine’s joyous spirit. These illuminated and interactive sculptures, each singing a unique song, will be on display in the Center for the Arts Park from December 18th to February 2nd, 2026. Created through a collaboration with Svitlana Reinish and Anton Dehtiarov, the installation celebrates culture, color, and community. Attendees are invited to walk among the songbirds for an immersive experience. The opening event is scheduled for Saturday, December 27th at 5:00 PM, preceding a screening of Elf in the Center for the Arts Theater at 6:30 PM. For more on local art initiatives, see Ten Local Artists Selected for Jackson Utility Box Art Project or the Mural graces pathway tunnel.

About Jackson Hole Public Art and Supporting Partners

Jackson Hole Public Art is a non-profit dedicated to integrating art into public spaces for cultural, educational, and economic benefits. They produce events like GlowNights and WildWalls, and install large artworks such as Mama Mimi, while collaborating with local organizations. Carrie Geraci, Executive Director, expressed excitement about bringing light to winter months through these fabricated sculptures, crediting partners and lodging tax funding. GlowNights partners include Teton Village Association, Center for the Arts, Jackson Hole Travel and Tourism, OriginPoint, Outpost, Two Ocean Builders, Fish Creek Excavation, Evans Construction, and Hub Insurance. Learn about other projects like the Bear art displayed or Arts for All gives 51000 in funding.

Artist Backgrounds and Contact Information

Lindsay Glatz focuses on visual storytelling to infuse wonder into public spaces, often drawing on childhood nostalgia for human connection. William Mettioff, founder of Curious Form, crafts innovative installations inspired by science, technology, and nature. Amigo and Amigo, a Sydney-based studio since 2012, specializes in transforming spaces into playful, interactive environments. For more information on GlowNights, contact Carrie Geraci at carrie@jhpublicart.org or 307-413-1474, or visit www.jhpublicart.org. Check out additional art news such as Jackson Hole Public Art Call for Artists: Stilson Transit Center.

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