10/04/2026
Distinct voices. Shared Humanity.
What makes us different, and what do we have in common?
Different but SAME brings together artists working across painting, drawing, sculpture, mixed media, dance, music, poetry, and spoken word. Through personal stories and creative expression, the exhibition explores identity, culture, and the experiences that shape how we see the world.
Featuring narratives of resilience, joy, and transformation, Different but SAME invites visitors to reflect on their own experiences, encounter new perspectives, and consider how art can bring people closer together.
Featured Artists and Mediums
Bruce Cook: Painting
Robert Martinez: Painting, drawing, mixed media, sculpture
Ben Pease: Painting, mixed media, sculpture
Chris Simms: Spoken word
Suzy Gonzalez: Painting, mixed media
Joel Garcia: Painting, drawing
Jaime Chavez: Painting
Sue Sommers: Mixed media, sculpture
Lena Newlin: Written word, spoken word, literary arts
Kevin Johnson: Painting
James Pakootas: Spoken word, music
Karli Bruner: Dance
Jason Shogren: Music
Louis Still Smoking: Painting, drawing, mixed media
Opening Reception Performance
Enjoy a performance by Scattered Roots as part of the opening celebration.
Join us at The NIC to experience the exhibition, meet fellow art lovers, and celebrate the artists and their work.
Explore additional exhibitions at The NIC, including On the Coast with Conrad Schwiering, featuring coastal seascapes by the well-known Wyoming artist; A Home for Steamboat, illustrated by Zachary Pullen; and Artists Are Scientists: Rachel Hawkinson.
Admission: Free for NIC members, $10 per person or $20 per family for nonmembers.
The Nicolaysen Art Museum
400 E. Collins Drive, Casper, Wyoming..