Local artists featured at gallery
The pottery of Dylan Quackenbush and the woodturnings of Max Monts will be featured at Hoosier Artist Gallery, 45 S. Jefferson St., during the month of April.
Quackenbush uses local clay he digs himself as well as some commercially purchased clay in his pottery, which he fires in a catenary arch cross draft kiln he built himself. His studio is just north of Nashville.
Monts began woodturning in an eighth grade woodshop class. He shapes his wooden bowls and other artful wood objects with a lathe. In his retirement, Monts teaches classes at the Marc Adams School of Fine Woodturning in Franklin, Indiana.
Quackenbush will be giving a pottery demonstration at the rear of the gallery during the Fourth Friday Art Walk from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, April 22. The gallery is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Healing Hearts to host activities
Healing Hearts & Memory Making, 173 S. Van Buren St., will host several activities and events in the upcoming weeks.
A machine making experiments class will happen on April 25 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Children can explore three different experiments: a telescopic slingshot, mini trebuchet and changing gears. Admission is $15.
A creative sign language workshop will take place on April 28 from 6 to 7 p.m. Participants can use sign language and acting to express the meaning of a song. Admission is free.
A “Knocking Down the Wall of Negativity” workshop will occur on April 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. Participants can explore words and phrases to lead them into a positive perspective by creating a wall with words and phrases using wood pieces. Admission is $25.
Parent’s Night Out will take place on April 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. Kids ages 5 to 12 can enjoy arts, crafts and experiments with STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) activities while their parents take a break. Admission is $25.
For more information and to register, stop by the shop, email [email protected] or call 812-988-6923.
Applications open for holiday craft show
Applications for the Seasons Holiday Art and Craft Show 2022 are now being accepted.
The show dates are Friday, Nov. 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Seasons Lodge Event Center, 560 State Road 46 East. The show has been a Thanksgiving weekend tradition for nearly 40 years.
Artists and crafters are invited to apply to the juried show through the show’s website, seasonsartandcraftshow.com. Applications are also available in the Seasons Lodge business office.
Guild raffle tickets on sale
Tickets are currently on sale for the Brown County Art Guild Annual Raffle, which will be held on Nov. 19. The winner of the raffle will receive the oil painting, ‘On a Clear Day’ by Ronald P. Mack.
Tickets are 1 for $30, 2 for $50, or 5 for $100. Tickets can be purchased at the Art Guild, 48 S. Van Buren Street, or at bcartguildshop.com/raffle.
The gallery is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m., or by appointment.
Coming soon to the music center
The Brown County Music Center, 200 Maple Leaf Blvd., has announced a new performance for 2022.
Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo will perform on June 22. The pair have released two multi-platinum, five platinum and three gold albums, as well as 19 Top 40 hits.
Ann Wilson of Heart will perform on June 28. Wilson is considered one of the premier rock vocalists of all time. Heart has gone platinum eight times, sold over 35 million albums, and are members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Joe Satriani will perform on Oct. 23. The guitarist has released 19 studio albums and is the founder of the all-star “G3” extravaganza. Satriani will release his new album, “The Elephants of Mars” on April 8.
Buy tickets to this show and others on the venue’s 2022 schedule at browncountymusiccenter.com.
The music center recently announced it was rolling back its health check policies at the venue. Each artist will now determine if a health check is required or not for entry to their show at the music center.
Fans will continue to be notified of any changes as directed by the artist for each show. This information will also be available under the “Safety” tab on the website.
Upcoming performances at the Playhouse
The Brown County Playhouse, 75 S. Van Buren St., has announced new performances for 2022.
Leo Kottke will perform on April 29 at 7:30 p.m.
Kottke is a New Age instrumentalist and is considered part of the American Primitivism movement.
Admission is $58. Check out other upcoming shows and purchase tickets at browncountyplayhouse.org.
Spring exhibits on display at Art Guild
Three new exhibits are now on display at the Brown County Art Guild, 48 S. Van Buren St., until July 9.
The Guild Member Spring Exhibition and Sale showcases award-winning artists’ work. Many works are available for sale.
“Canvas to Wall” Special Exhibition and Sale explores the history and the story behind each work in the exhibit.
“Bring to Light: Uncovering Guild Classics” Historic Collection Exhibit celebrates the Guild’s historic collection of works and the mastery of former Guild artists.
The Gallery is open Monday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday noon to 4 p.m. or by appointment.
Indiana Heritage Arts exhibition and sale
The 44th Annual Indiana Heritage Arts Exhibition and Sale is scheduled for June 11 through July 19 at the Brown County Art Gallery, 1 Artist Drive.
An opening reception will occur on June 10 and the exhibit opens to the public on June 11.
Guests can enjoy wine, soft drinks and appetizers at the reception. Reservations are required and tickets are $20 per person. Artists, sponsors and donors, plus a guest, may attend for free.
As part of the annual exhibition and sale, IHA will host an event in conjunction with the T.C. Steele State Historic Site on June 18. “Painting Selma’s Garden” will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. where artists from across the state will be invited to paint Selma Steele’s garden.
Onlookers will also have the opportunity to see the artists at work. The historic site will open at 5:30 p.m. for an open house featuring food, wine and self-guided tours of the gardens and House of the Singing Winds.
An art sale will take place in the Large Studio.
Reservations are required and tickets are $45. Call 812-988-4609 to reserve.
Transportation will be available from the Brown County Art Gallery to T.C. Steele State Historic Site, 4220 T.C. Steele Road, from 5 to 8:30 p.m.
An event package, paired with the annual IHA exhibition and sale, can be purchased for $60. The package also includes one IHA non-artist membership and two free 2022 passes to T.C. Steele State Historic Site.
Upcoming events at art gallery
The Brown County Art Gallery, 1 Artist Drive, will host several events and exhibits this year.
The 24th Annual Mabel B. Annis Student Art Competition artwork will be displayed in the gallery between April 9 and May 8, with a reception and award ceremony happening on April 10 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. The competition will showcase student artwork from over 14 Indiana schools in seven surrounding counties.
A new major exhibit as part of the gallery’s partnership with the family of Nancy Noel is currently on display at the gallery.
The 2022 gallery event calendar is as follows:
March 5-28: Friends of T.C. Steele Exhibit with a reception on March 5.
April 9-May 8: Mabel B. Annis Student Art Competition with a reception on April 10.
June 10-July 9: Indiana Heritage Arts Exhibition and Sale with a reception on June 10.
June 18: “Painting Selma’s Garden” presented by Indiana Heritage Arts and the T.C. Steele State Historic Site
July 23-Aug. 21: “Printmakers Get Their Due” with a reception on July 23.
Aug. 27-Sept. 25: Nancy Noel exhibition and sale
Oct. 1-Nov. 13: Collector’s Showcase “Snowfall” with a reception on Oct. 1.
The gallery is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. Parking and admission are free.
