Studio tour applications available now
The application for the October 2020 Back Roads of Brown County Studio Tour is available now. Artists whose studios are in Brown County — but not within Nashville town limits — are eligible to apply to have their studios on the tour.
Artists who reside outside the county, but whose work is available for sale at a venue in Brown County, are eligible to apply to be guest artists in a participating artist’s studio. Applications can be found at browncountystudiotour.com. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, Jan. 15.
A capella group to perform at Playhouse
Indiana University’s a capella group Another Round will perform at the Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., on Saturday, Jan. 18 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults, $24 for seniors, military and students.
For more information, visit browncountyplayhouse.org.
State commission offering artist services programs
The Indiana Arts Commission is accepting applications for the On-Ramp Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator and the Individual Advancement artist programs.
The On-Ramp program gives artists ways to enhance business skills, like professional coaching in developing business plans or career goals.
The application deadline for this program is Thursday, Jan. 16 at 4:30 p.m. Applications can be submitted using the IAC’s application portal on its website.
The individual advancement program is designed to “support projects that have a positive impact on any phase of an artist’s career” while also directly benefiting the Indiana public or engages a local community, according to the release. Artists who specialize in visual arts, like crafts or photography, and artists who have disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Artists can request up to $2,000 to support their projects. The deadline for this grant is Thursday, Feb. 6 at 4:30 p.m. and the application can also be submitted through the IAC’s application portal.
Music center to host many shows this spring
The Brown County Music Center, 200 Maple Leaf Blvd., has a busy spring schedule ahead:
- Feb. 1 — Aaron Lewis
- Feb. 5 — JJ Grey & Mofro
- Feb. 8 and 9 — Brett Young, “The Chapters Tour”
- Feb. 12 — Richard Marx
- Feb. 29 — The Beach Boys, two shows
- March 7 — America
- March 14 — Warrant
- March 19 — Carrot Top
- March 22 — “The Price is Right” live
- March 26 — Gordon Lightfoot
- March 27 — Melissa Etheridge
- March 28 — Kenny G
- April 26 — Michael Bolton
- May 22 — 38 Special
For more information and tickets, visit ticketmaster.com/brown-county-music-center-tickets-nashville/venue/42187.
Submit work for Hoosier Women Artists contest
Women artists from Indiana are welcome to enter the 2020 Hoosier Women Artists contest, sponsored by the Indiana Arts Commission.
The theme of the 2020 competition will be a celebration of women and commemoration of the women’s suffrage centennial anniversary. Artists are encouraged to submit pieces related to this theme.
Visual arts including drawing, painting and photography are welcome to enter. The artwork is judged by a panel that includes Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, Treasurer Kelly Mitchell and peer artists coordinated by the Indiana Art Commission.
Winners will have their artwork displayed in Mitchell’s and Crouch’s offices at the Statehouse for one year. Additionally, pieces of art will be selected by First Lady Janet Holcomb, Secretary of State Connie Lawson, Auditor Tera Klutz, Chief Justice Loretta Rush and Superintendent of Public Instruction Jennifer McCormick to display in their respective offices and the governor’s residence.
Submissions may be made on the Indiana Art Commission’s online application system through Friday, Jan. 31. Requirements include:
- Framed wall art only
- Maximum dimensions (including frame): 42” x 60”
- Maximum weight: 60 lbs.
- Must be installation ready, including frame and hanging wires
- One entry per artist to be considered
A reception will take place March 4 at the Statehouse to honor the selected artists.
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.
Gallery seeking artwork to display
B3 Gallery 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.
