A New Kind of Theater in Jackson Hole
Local creativity, passion, and innovation keep this historic venue alive. The Pink Garter Theatre was originally constructed in 1969, and served as one of the area’s first performing arts venues. Throughout the years, the types of events hosted here varied greatly, from locally-written plays to concerts and dance parties. Tumbleweed Creative Arts, the theater’s stewards since 2023, hope to wrangle this identity into one focused around original, community-rooted programming that gives a home to local heritage and creativity.
What’s more, the Pink Garter Theatre is now Jackson Hole’s only alcohol-free venue. The focus is on the art and culture, and our community’s support of them. It’s a space for connection and creative shared experiences.
Jackson is the only place I’ve ever called home, and I’ve seen firsthand how easily our community can forget its own story. What we’re doing in the Pink Garter isn’t just presenting theatrical performances, but actually building those experiences from scratch. We’re creating a collaborative space for local individuals to engrain themselves into the community by learning new skills, sharing their creative perspectives and adding their own lasting chapter to our town’s narrative. – Andrew Munz
The Pink Garter Theatre is one of the last historic theatres in town. Since reopening the doors, Tumbleweed Creative Arts has worked hard to return it to its former glory as one of Jackson’s premiere theatre spaces. While honoring the past, they’re also looking ahead. For decades, the Pink Garter was an alcohol-free performing arts space, accessible to all ages, all incomes, and all walks of life, and Tumbleweed looks forward to establishing it as such once again.
About Tumbleweed Creative
Tumbleweed is reshaping what art can mean in the Mountain West. Through original productions, local talent development and bold, community-powered programming, we are building a cultural institution that Jackson can export with pride. From our historic theatre in Wyoming, we’re proving that high-quality art can and should grow from the ground up.