The Wyoming State Library will display the traveling photography exhibit, “Wild and Free: Mustangs of the McCullough Peaks,” in cooperation with the Friends of a Legacy (FOAL), beginning July 18. The display will be available for the public to view until Friday, August 16.
Wild horses roam 120,000 public land acres of the McCullough Peaks Herd Management Areas, created by Congress in 1971 with the “Wild and Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act. FOAL is committed to improving the Herd Management Areas, supporting its other wildlife, and preserving the legacy of wild horses as symbols of the American West. FOAL collaborates with the Wyoming Bureau of Land Management, assisting with number projects and initiatives that align with their commitments. The “Wild and Free” photography exhibit is part of FOAL’s commitment, educating the public about the mustangs, their behavior, and their habitat.
Thirteen photographers from around the United States (including six from Wyoming) captured the photos for the exhibit. Contributors range from experienced photographers to those publicly displaying their work for the first time.
Horse-loving patrons of all ages can enjoy the photographs. The exhibit will feature six photos each week, and a new selection will be on display every Friday. The Wyoming State Library, 2800 Central Avenue, will host the exhibit and will have information handouts available. Additionally, we will have coloring pages and a treasure hunt available for the kids.
The Wyoming State Library was first established in 1871 as the Wyoming Territorial Library. By statute, it is the official repository of state government documents and is responsible for the extension and development of library services statewide. The WSL manages the statewide WYLDcat library catalog, the GoWYLD research databases and electronic resources and the Digital Collection Suite of Wyoming historical documents and information. Learn more about the WSL at library.wyo.gov.