CASPER, Wyo. –– Spring has officially sprung in downtown Casper and the Downtown Casper Business Association wanted to commemorate the momentous occasion with the inaugural ‘Windows in Bloom’ community event.
Windows in Bloom saw countless downtown businesses transform their window facades into something…breathtaking. Each business painted their front window with a different theme, featuring a cavalcade of color and whimsy, all designed to “brighten up” downtown Casper.
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That’s exactly what happened and, now, the DCBA has announced the winners of the Windows in Bloom event.
“We are feeling all kinds of grateful as we wrap up our very first Windows in Bloom in downtown Casper,” the DCBA wrote in a Facebook post. “What started as a simple idea turned into something really special — and that’s because of this incredible community. Thank you to everyone who strolled, voted, shared, and showed love to our downtown businesses. And a big shoutout to all the participating shops for saying ‘yes’ to their windows become little works of art all month long.”
The DCBA especially thanked the artists who volunteered their time, creativity, and talent to transform these downtown facades into tiny pieces of art.
“We hope this is just the beginning — that each year grows bigger, brighter, and brings even more businesses and artists together to celebrate downtown Casper,” the DCBA wrote.
Winners of the Windows in Bloom competition are:
Most Creative: Racca’s Pizzeria Napoletana-Casper (25 votes) — Artist: Grizz & Kennedy
Most Colorful: The Shade Tree (28 votes) — Artist: Athena Schroeder
Community Favorite: Alma Home (18 votes) — Artist: Jamie Fitzsimmons
Best Spring Vibes: Mountain Hops Brewhouse (12 votes) — Artist: Michelle Webb
Best Business Theme: Oats and Goats (20 votes) — Artist: Teri Degopunk
According to the DCBA, each winner will receive a $50 gift certificate, available for pickup at the business they created their display for.
“From the bottom of our hearts — thank you, Casper,” the DCBA wrote. “You showed up, supported local, and made downtown bloom in the best way.”
Participating businesses and their featured artists include:
Elise Ramsey works on a window painting at Bookin’ It in downtown Casper recently. Ramsey is a Casper College art student who also works at the store. (Dan Cepeda, Oil City News)
Mountain Hops (Dan Cepeda, Oil City News)
Atrium Plaza (Dan Cepeda, Oil City News)
Studio Denaj (Dan Cepeda, Oil City News)
Dressed for Success (Dan Cepeda, Oil City News)
Oats & Goats (Dan Cepeda, Oil City News)
Branding Iron (Dan Cepeda, Oil City News)
Visit Casper (Dan Cepeda, Oil City News)
Wyomade (Dan Cepeda, Oil City News)
