The Bighorn Arts Collective will host the 2026 Collective Arts Festival from 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at Whitney Commons in downtown Sheridan. Bighorn Arts Collective Program and Strategy Coordinator Turner Bruce joined WYO Performing Arts and Education Center Executive Director and Bighorn Arts Collective co-founding member Erin Butler along with Ucross Foundation Executive Director and Bighorn Arts Collective Vice President Catlin Addlesperger on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse to discuss the family-friendly event. Designed to showcase the diversity of Sheridan County’s arts community, the festival encourages collaboration among artists, organizations and audiences. SAGE Community Arts will once again host the Creation Station, giving children and adults space and materials to create their own artwork. C. AddlespergerAlong with celebrating and showcasing the visual and literary arts, the performing arts will be on stage throughout the day and into the evening.