Young Artist Show winners announced

The winners of the Brown County Art Guild 2018 annual Young Artist Show have been chosen:

• Best of Show — “Self Portrait,” chalk drawing by Pegah Smiley of Bloomington
• First place — “Held,” acrylic painting by Hannah Walls of Bloomfield
• Second place — “Teawaffleon,” mixed media painting by Madalyn Spires of Bedford
• Third place — “Blue Whale,” watercolor by Grace Shultz of Nashville
• Honorable Mention — “Self Portrait,” graphite drawing by Jack Donnelly of Bloomington.

Nineteen entries were submitted by artists younger than 18.

Wayne Campbell served as judge. He offers this advice to young artists: “It takes a lot to put yourself out there, to have your work judged. Have faith in yourself and remember it’s not about one competition.”

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Work will remain on display at the art guild, 48 S. Van Buren St., through March 4. No admission fee is charged.

Visitors can vote for their favorite tor receive a People’s Choice Award. A reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 3 will include awards presented at 3 p.m.

All pieces are for sale.

During February, the guild is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and from noon to 4 p.m. Sundays, or by appointment other days.

Tri Kappa provided a donation so the art guild could recognize students at Brown County Intermediate School who entered the contest. Wahkan Pace, Skyla Lipscomb, Harper Mitchell and Ava Padgett received a gift bag for their entries.

For more information, visit browncountyartguild.org or call 812-988-6185.

Expanding gallery seeks artwork to display

B3 Gallery, in downtown Nashville at 61 W. Main St., is expanding. The owners are seeking artists to display 2-D and 3-D work.

Artists would have a co-op type arrangement, but with no work requirements.

For more information, email [email protected] or call 812-988-6675

Artisans host painting in the park event

Tri-State Artisans will host a painting in the park event from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, March 3 at the Abe Martin Lodge.

It includes a social hour from 5 to 6 p.m. and painting from 6 to 8 p.m.

For $45 per person, the price includes a drink ticket and hors d’oeuvres. A cash bar will be available.

For more information, visit in.gov/dnr/parklake/inns/specials.html#abe. For reservations, call 877-265-6343.

Explore sound meditation, acoustics at guild

Reiki Master practitioner Janiece Jaffe will lead an exploration of singing bowls and voice for sound healing at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 18. The event will be at the Brown County Art Guild, 48 S. Van Buren St.

Participants are encouraged to dress comfortably and bring a yoga mat, blanket or pillow. A $10 to $15 offering is suggested.

To learn more about Jaffe, visit janiecejaffe.com.

Workshop aims to unlock creativity

Artists of all levels can join Rena Brouwer and artist/composer Cheryl Kaldahl for a workshop designed to explore and unlock creativity Saturday, March 17.

The “realm of expression” workshop take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Brown County Art Guild, 48 S. Van Buren St. Using three keys — color, music and word — Brouwer and Kaldahl will guide the program including a demonstration in the morning. A light, seasonal lunch will be served at noon, followed by a guided work session from 1 to 3 p.m.

The workshop costs $75. Participants will receive a materials list. Register in person at the guild or online at bcartguildshop.com/education.

Learn tips from seasoned plein air painters

Jeanne McLeish and Jerry Smith will share best practices, tips and advice on painting in plein air from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday March 31 at the Brown County Art Guild. The free event at 48 S. Van Buren St. is open to the public. No registration is needed.

Topics will include supplies and equipment, as well as how to use plein air studies to create studio paintings.

Those attending will be requested to make a donation.

Area students, paint a plow for INDOT

The Indiana Department of Transportation’s Southeast District is accepting applications from area schools wishing to participate in Paint the Plow for 2018.

High school, junior high and middle school art students can develop designs that promote school spirit, community pride, INDOT snow operations or highway safety. The students then paint the plow that has been delivered pre-primed by a nearby INDOT unit.

The INDOT Southeast District includes schools in Brown County. Only students currently enrolled in the applicant school may participate.

For more information, email Harry Maginity at [email protected] or [email protected], or call INDOT Southeast customer service at 812-524-3766.

Apply for grants through state commission

Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) Arts Project Support and Arts Operating Support I grant applications for 2018-19 are now available.

Guidelines for these grants and the link to establish an IAC online account can be found at browncountygives.org. The deadline for grant applications is March 1.

With questions, contact the Brown County Community Foundation, the Region 8 Arts Partner, at 812-988-4882.

Dinner theater performances slated at inn

Beginning Saturday, March 24, performances of “Tumbleweed; A Town of the Old West” will be presented as dinner theater at Artists Colony Inn.

Shows start at 6 p.m. at the inn, 105 S. Van Buren St. Tickets, $50 per person, include dinner.

Performance dates are Saturdays, March 24, April 14 and 21, May 12 and 19, June 16 and 30, July 28, Aug. 11 and 18, Sept. 1 and 8, Oct. 13, 20 and 27, and Nov. 17.

For required reservations, call 812-988-0600.

Reserve spot for annual tea at gallery

Stephanie Homan, a professional storyteller, will present, “The Search for a Place and Time to Paint” during the 24th annual Victorian tea, Sunday April 8 at the Brown County Art Gallery. The piece focuses on artists Ada Shulz, Alberta Shulz and Marie Goth.

Doors open at 12:30 for shopping with vendors, and tea is served at 2 p.m., followed by the program.

For advance reservations (required), email [email protected] or call 812-988-4609.

Drum, guitar lessons for teens offered Tuesdays

Free music lessons are available for area youths ages 12 to 18 at the Brown County Enrichment for Teens Association Inc. (BETA) Center, upstairs at 45 S. Jefferson St.

Free drum lessons by Guy Knaus are offered from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Free guitar lessons by Nathan Dillon continue from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

The BETA Center is open from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays when school is in session.

With questions, call Clara Stanley at 312-310-3617 or Knaus at 812-671-5233.

Shared art studio space available in town

B3 Gallery has created a space for artists and the community to come together.

S3, the Nashville “shared studio and maker space” is on the second floor of the gallery at 61 W. Main St. It is a meeting area for artists, craftspeople, inventors, clubs, seminars, classes or individuals.

S3 can provide painting and drawing easels, an alternative process darkroom, macro photography equipment, a digital projector, a glass annealing kiln and burnout kiln, PCB etching equipment and tanks, leaded glass tools, metal forming and casting tools, electronics and robotics fabrication tools, various computer numerical control tools, a scroll saw, band saw, drill press, centrifuge, bench grinder/polisher, laser cutter/engraver, air compressor, vacuum pumps and chemistry vent hood.

The organizers seek “fun, energetic, enthusiastic and creative people to bring life to the space.”

Donations of under-utilized equipment or specialty tools also are being accepted.

For more information, call S3 at 812-369-6969, email [email protected], or visit meetup.com/preview/S3-the-Nashville-Shared-Studio-Maker-Space.

Artists sought to display work in local gallery

The Paint Box art gallery, 92 W. Franklin in Antique Alley, is seeking artists to display their work as panels become available.

The gallery, on the corner of Jefferson and Franklin,  displays a variety of artwork.

For more information or to request an interview, call Sherry Barnett at 812-597-0039.