Ucross to Host Farewell Happy Hour for Bim Eriksson

On May, 15, 2026, Ucross Foundation, the acclaimed artist residency program in northern Wyoming, announced that they will host a farewell happy hour honoring Bim Eriksson of Stockholm, Sweden, an artist-in-residence at Ucross through the European Union Delegation to the United States, on Wednesday, May 27, from 4 to 6 pm., at The Warehouse Gastropub in Sheridan.

A visual artist and storyteller from Stockholm, Eriksson has spent her residency connecting with the local community while developing new creative projects as part of the EU’s Transatlantic Rising Stars initiative, which fosters artistic exchange and collaboration between European and American artists.

Working across comics, drawing and multidisciplinary storytelling, Eriksson’s practice explores emotional complexity, identity, power structures and soft resistance, often balancing the playful with the unsettling. During her residency, she collaborated with Sheridan artist Polly Burge and Buffalo poet David Romtvedt , a Ucross alumnus.

Bim Eriksson and David Romtvedt

Eriksson also presented a community artist talk at Sheridan College on April 30.

Eriksson will have an open studio during Ucross Founder’s Day on May 30. She will then travel to Washington, D.C. following her residency at Ucross, where she, Burge and Romtvedt will present their collaborative works at a special event hosted at the Hirshhorn Museum, in Washington, D.C. presented by the European Union Delegation to the United States, in June.

“It has been a joy to see how Bim has connected with our neighboring communities in Sheridan and Buffalo, as well as her fellow artists-in-residence, over her eight -week residency,” said Caitlin Addlesperger , President and Executive Director of Ucross. “We invite you to come say hello to Bim, discover her artwork and enjoy a taste of Sweden.”

Bim Eriksson and Polly Burge

During the farewell happy hour, guests are invited to gather on The Warehouse Gastropub patio for a preview of Eriksson’s projects with Burge and Romtvedt, as well as her solo work. The Warehouse Gastropub will provide a smorgasbord of Swedish-inspired bites curated by Head Chef Jeff Armstrong and Owner Christer Johansson , originally of Trollhättan, Sweden. The evening will feature an artist talk by Eriksson, as she concludes her time in Wyoming.

“As someone who grew up in Sweden, it is meaningful to help welcome a Swedish artist to Sheridan and share a small taste of Swedish culture with our community,” said Christer Johansson. “We are honored to partner with Ucross for this event and to help create a warm, memorable farewell for Bim.”

The event is free and open to the public, with required reservation at ucross.org. Guests who make suggested donations will enjoy a wristband guaranteeing access to the food and a traditional Swedish drink (alcoholic and nonalcoholic options are available). Reserved VIP seating options are also available.

To learn more and reserve your spot, visit ucross.org RESERVE YOUR SPOT

Photos courtesy of Emi Whiting, Communications Associate Ucross Foundation, with thanks.