Laura Hunter is the Executive Director of ART321, a nonprofit visual arts organization in Casper, Wyoming, that has been serving artists and the community for over 100 years. A longtime Wyoming artist and a small creative business owner, Laura is passionate about expanding access to the arts and building inclusive creative spaces where people of all ages and abilities feel welcome.

Under her leadership, ART321 has experienced significant growth in programming, community partnerships, and public engagement – serving more than 14,000 visitors annually through exhibitions, classes, and free community events. Laura is especially committed to ensuring that adults and children with disabilities, youth, and underserved families have meaningful opportunities to learn, create, and connect through the arts, because art is for everyone.

She is also actively involved in downtown development and civic engagement in Casper, believing that vibrant arts and cultural experiences are essential to strong, connected communities.