Final Village Art Walk this Saturday
Locals and visitors can meet local artists and see them work during this year’s final free, self-guided tour of 15 downtown Nashville galleries.
The Village Art Walk, from 4 to 8 p.m. Nov. 11, features local, original and regional fine arts and crafts, with demonstrations, music and refreshments available at many galleries.
Photographer to debut at gallery downtown
Sixteen-year-old Jordyn Fender of Bloomington will have her first photography show at B3 Gallery in Nashville Nov. 9 through Dec. 5.
Fender will be at the gallery, on the second floor at 61 W. Main St., during the Village Art Walk from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11.
[sc:text-divider text-divider-title=”Story continues below gallery” ]Fender has had an interest in photography since she was 5. She is currently studying with Kip May in Bloomington.
“For me, photography has become more than just a hobby; it has become my passion, my drive and my vision. I dream of becoming a professional photographer and traveling the world taking photos,” Fender writes. “I hope my photos can inspire the world, help create change, and capture beauty in every shot.”
Annual art show celebrates America Recycles Day
COLUMBUS — Déjà Vu Art and Fine Craft Show, featuring professional artists who repurpose materials to create their work, returns to The Commons in downtown Columbus on Saturday, Nov. 11. Hours for the show are 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Held in celebration of America Recycles Day, some of the art and fine crafts featured include jewelry, sculpture, weaving, wearable art, woodworking, leatherwork and mosaics, all created from scrap materials or items that have been repurposed.
Seventy artists from Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio are participating, including seven who live in Brown County: Lu Brunnemer, Monique Cagle, Brad Cox, Barb Davis, Bob and Chris Gustin and Rose Poe.
To see examples of work in the show, visit the Déjà Vu Facebook page at facebook.com/DejaVuArtAndFineCraftShow.
Introduction to macro-photography offered
Jessica Bussert will conduct a free macro-photography workshop from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11.
Macro-photography is taking pictures of small items at larger-than-life size. Those who attend the workshop at B3 Gallery, on the second floor at 61 W. Main St., will learn techniques that are affordable and accessible to most folks.
A portion of the scheduled time will be a regular Brown County Photography Club meeting.
For more information or to sign up, call the gallery at 812-988-6675.
Indiana Artists’ member exhibit up now at gallery
The Indiana Artists’ centennial members show and sale is featured through Friday, Dec. 15 at the Brown County Art Gallery, 1 Artist Drive.
The exhibition is open during regular gallery hours. A reception with the artists was Nov. 5 at the gallery.
Indiana Artists is an organization of more than 150 professional artists from Indiana engaged in all disciplines of art. Many Brown County artists were involved when the group was founded more than 100 years ago, and many local artists are in the group now.
For more information, visit indianaartists.org or call the gallery at 812-988-4609.
Weave-in, Spin-in planned monthly at library
Weavers and spinners of all skill levels can bring looms, spindles and wheels to the Brown County Public Library from 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays, Nov. 18 and Dec. 16.
Weaving and spinning experts and beginners are welcome to ask questions and to share projects and ideas at the free event.
For more information, call the library at 812-988-2850.
Register to create holiday crafts at the library
From 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, the Brown County Public Library will host a free program to make holiday items such as cards, gift bags, tags and decorations.
All materials will be provided. Nancy Goddard and Robin Rose will be available to help.
For more information or to register, visit browncountylibrary.info or call 812-988-2850.
Holiday art/craft show returns to The Seasons
The Seasons Holiday Art and Craft Show will take place Friday and Saturday, Nov. 24 and 25 at The Seasons Lodge and Conference Center, 560 State Road 46 East.
This is a juried show which has been going on for more than 40 years. Admission to visitors is free. Show hours will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
Goods include metal jewelry, handmade baskets, primitive paintings, soaps, mosaic and stained glass, knitted clothing, wood burning and scroll work, handmade candles, scherenschnitte (paper cutting), handmade quilts, comforters, rag rugs, wooden toys, ceramics, foot jewelry, decorative clothing, wooden hand-painted Christmas decorations as well as fresh pine wreaths and swags sold by the Brown County 4-H Club. The center is handicapped-accessible.
Guests can vote for their favorite exhibitor for the People’s Choice Award.The winning artist or crafter will receive a cash prize. Cash prizes also will be given for best 2D and 3D work.
Breakfast, brunch and lunch are available for purchase. For more information, visit seasonsartandcraftshow.com or call 812-350-9236.
Shared art studio space launching in town
B3 Gallery is creating a space for artists and the community to come together.
S3, the Nashville “shared studio and maker space,” will be be on the second floor of the gallery at 61 W. Main St. It is envisioned as a meeting area for artists, craftspeople, inventors, clubs, seminars, classes or individuals.
S3 will 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 are seeking “fun, energetic, enthusiastic and creative people to bring life to the space,” which is “in its infancy.”
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.
Studio, display space available in gallery
B3 Gallery, 61 W. Main St., is seeking additional Hoosier artwork to display.
All varieties of 3-D work are sought, as well as 2-D space for artists not currently affiliated with a local gallery.
Studio space also is available for artists who need a dedicated space to work, to give demonstrations or classes and to display their work.
For more information, stop by the gallery, call 812-988-6675 or visit [email protected].
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.
On the corner of Jefferson and Franklin, the gallery displays a variety of artwork.
For more information or to request an interview, call Sherry Barnett at 812-597-0039.
The inaugural Winter in the Uplands market will feature art, wine tasting and holiday shopping with all nine wineries of the Indiana Uplands Wine Trail.
The event is from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2 at Brown County Art Gallery, 1 Artist Drive on East Main Street.
Gallery exhibits will be open to explore and several members of the gallery will be on hand doing art demonstrations.
Each $10 ticket includes wine tasting, a small cheese plate and a souvenir Uplands Wine Trail glass. A portion of ticket sales will go to benefit The Brown County Art Gallery.
Wineries of the Indiana Uplands Wine Trail include: Best Vineyards, Brown County, Butler, French Lick, Huber, Oliver, Owen Valley, Turtle Run, and Winzerwald wineries.
For more information, visit browncountyartgallery.com or call 812-988-4609.
Light parade steps off in December
annual Holiday Light Parade Saturday evening, Dec. 2. visit browncounty.com/holidays
Winter ukulele festival set at local inn
Grand Ole Opry star Emi Sunshine and the Rain will perform during the Brown County Ukulele Festival at the Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, in January.
Hosted by Mainland Ukes, the three-day, family-friendly festival will run from 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 26 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018.
Events include ukulele workshops for beginners to advanced-level players, evening concerts, open mics, “strum-alongs” and jamming.
Tickets for the festival are $50 (hotel stay not included); tickets include access to all concerts, open mics and workshops.
For more festival information, visit browncountyukefest.com, email [email protected] or call 812-988-6760.
