Flower arranging contest, exhibition this weekend
Members of the Brown County Art Gallery Artist Association are painting special works featuring flowers, in the tradition of early artists who grew flowers and painted them.
The exhibit will open at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 7 with awards presented at 2 p.m. Admission will cost $5 per person Saturday and Sunday. All gallery exhibits will be open and refreshments served. The paintings will be offered in a special sale.
Flower arrangers also will compete in the “Paint and Petals” exhibition at the gallery Friday and Saturday, July 7 and 8.
For details, visit browncountyartgallery.org or call 812-988-4609.
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Brown County plein air oil painter Charlene Marsh will demonstrate her palette knife painting techniques and guide a public painting opportunity at two state properties this month.
Saturday, July 14, Marsh will be at Starve Hollow State Recreation Area, 4345 S. 275 W. in Vallonia. On Saturday, July 21, she will be at Paynetown SRA, 4850 State Road 446 South in Bloomington.
Marsh will paint from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the swimming beach areas. She will supply materials and instruction for visitors to complete their own plein air painting from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Events are rain or shine.
For more information, visit CharleneMarsh.com or call Marsh at 812-988-4497.
Blues society will celebrate third anniversary at Redbarn
The South Central Indiana Blues Society will have its third anniversary party Saturday, July 21 at the Indiana Redbarn Jamboree.
Gates will open at noon, with music from 3 to 11 p.m. on indoor and outdoor stages. The address is 71 Parkview Road. The all-ages event will feature music by J.C. Clements, O2R, Benson-Wills, Dicky James Band, Will Scott, Rebekah Meldrum Band, King Bee & the Stingers and friends. Raffle prizes will be awarded and food will be sold.
Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 the day of show. Children 10 and younger will be admitted free with adult supervision. SCI Blues Society members get in free. Tent camping is $5 per person.
For more information, visit facebook.com/events/1232468786885324. For tickets, visit redbarn-jamboree.ticketleap.com/sci-blues-3rd-anniversary-party-at-indiana-red-barn or call the redbarn at 317-374-0342.
Sea-themed art on display through August
An exhibit featuring maritime scenes will hang through August at the Brown County Art Guild, 48 S. Van Buren St. From tugs to tankers and seabirds to seashores, the display will include historic works from the permanent collection as well as new work from guild artist members, all related to the sea.
Guild artist Larry Rudolech will present a painting demonstration from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 21.
Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays.
For more information, visit browncountyartguild.org or call 812-988-6185.
Themed artwork sought for display at Playhouse
The Nashville Arts and Entertainment Commission will sponsor an art show at the Brown County Playhouse. It will begin during the Indiana Fingerstyle Guitar Competition, Friday to Sunday, July 27 to 29, and remain on display at The Playhouse through Sunday, Sept. 30.
While artwork in all mediums is eligible, musical- or theatrical-themed art is requested. There is no fee to enter work, but work must be available for sale.
For more information and entry forms, email Anabel Hopkins at [email protected]. Forms are also available at the Brown County Art Guild and Nashville Town Hall.
Downtown Art Walk coming fourth Friday in July
The Village Art Walk in downtown Nashville has moved to fourth Fridays of each month through October. The next event will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. July 27.
The free walking tour provides the opportunity to enjoy a wide variety of art media and meet artists. Many Friday Art Walk venues include food, music, wine tasting, demonstrations, paint-alongs and other special art events.
Participating galleries include Hoosier Artist, Hereshome, The Emerald Pencil, B3 Gallery, Ascension Fine Arts, Brown County Art Guild, 4th Sister Vintage, Chateau Thomas Winery, Spears Gallery, Brown County Craft Gallery, Trilogy Gallery and the Brown County Art Gallery. The craft gallery, formerly on East Main Street, has moved to East Washington Street across from the Visitors Center.
For more information, visit villageartwalk.com or browncounty.com.
Enter state park photo contest for prizes
Entrants in a state park photo contest can be in the running to win a seven-day RV rental or gift cards.
The RV rental is the overall national grand prize. Winners in five categories will receive a $500 REI gift card.
The photography categories are activities, friends and family, camping, wildlife, and scenic and seasons. Entries will be accepted through Tuesday, July 31. Winners will be announced Sunday, Sept. 30. For contest rules and additional details, visit bit.ly/2JJXsVP.
Stamping, stenciling classes offered in August
Ken Oliver will teach classes in card making and other creative techniques at the Brown County History Center Aug. 10 and 11.
Galaxy cards will be taught from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Aug. 10. Participants will create create six cards using Color Burst powders and liquid metals. The cost for this class is $57.
Big Book of Color Burst Techniques will be taught from 2 to 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10. Participants will create a Color Burst watercolor journal. Instruction will focus on color theory, layering colors, stenciling, stamping, coloring and wet-on-wet painting. Techniques can be applied to card making, scrapbooking, mixed media projects, watercolor painting and home decor projects. The cost is $79.
It’s Hip to be a Square will be taught from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Aug. 11. Students will learn stenciling techniques with brushes and Color Burst Ink Pads to create six extra-large European-style cards. The cost is $57.
Watercolor Hibiscus Painting will be taught from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11. Students will create one 12-by-12 framed hibiscus painting using Color Burst powders. Students will learn about value, shading to create three-dimensional art, composition and color. This class is suitable for all ages and skill levels. The cost is $65.
Until July 15, students who sign up for both Friday classes can register for $126 ($10 off); those who sign up for both Saturday classes will pay $112 ($10 off). The first six people who sign up for all four classes will receive a free gift from Wishful Thinking.
For more information, visit wishfulthinking-in.com or call 812-988-7009.
Brown County Art Guild accepting new members
The Brown County Art Guild will be accepting applications from new artist members between Aug. 13 and 19.
Members will vote on the applicants at the annual meeting Aug. 26. Notifications of acceptance will be issued no later than Aug. 31.
Applicants must be qualified professional artists working for exhibit and sale of artwork on a serious, dedicated basis. The Professional Artist Membership Application is posted at browncountyartguild.org/volunteering.html or can be picked up at the Brown County Art Guild, 48 S. Van Buren St. Gallery hours are Mondays to Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m.
Handmade market in October accepting vendors
The Brown County Handmade Market, Parkview Church of the Nazarene’s craft show extravaganza, will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13.
The market will feature a variety of artisans selling one-of-a-kind handmade and upcycled creations, including accessories, home decor, apparel, holiday items, gifts and more. It will include vendors and food, seating areas, a photo booth and a children’s activity area.
Vendor applications for handcrafted items are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis by application date. Booth rent proceeds will benefit the ministries of Parkview Church of the Nazarene. For applications and event details, visit BCHandmadeMarket.com.
Gallery seeks local art to display
The Paint Box art gallery, 92 W. Franklin in Antique Alley, is celebrating its 45th year in Nashville.
The gallery, on the corner of Jefferson and Franklin, displays a variety of artwork.
Artists interested in displaying their work can contact Manager Sherry Barnett at 812-597-0039.
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.
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.
