Register for flower arranging contest by June 30
Flower arrangers can compete in the “Paint and Petals” exhibition at the Brown County Art Gallery Friday and Saturday, July 7 and 8.
Anyone age 18 and older can enter to win cash prizes in the amateur or professional categories. Flowers used must be seasonal.
All contestants must register by Saturday, June 30 by calling or emailing the gallery. Entry is free.
Members of the Gallery Artist Association will paint special paintings 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.
The event is sponsored by Backyard Greenhouse, Designscape, H.F.I., Kathy Anderson and Paula Sexton. For details, visit browncountyartgallery.org or call 812-988-4609.
Southern Gospel Jubilee slated July 5 to 8
BEAN BLOSSOM — The ninth annual Bean Blossom Southern Gospel Jubilee will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 5 at the Bill Monroe Music Park and Campground
The Thursday lineup includes the Booth Brothers, Gold City, the Perrys and Randy Perry.
Starting at 7 p.m., Friday, July 6, the lineup includes Greater Vision, Triumphant Quartet, the McKameys and the Perrys.
Starting at 6 p.m. Saturday, July 7, the lineup includes the Hoppers, Kingsmen, Karen Peck & New River, Joseph Habedank and the Perrys.
Daily ticket prices are $18 in advance or $20 at the gate. A three-day pass is $50 in advance or $55 at the gate. For tickets, visit billbaileyconcerts.com or call the music park at 800-414-4677.
Local artist will demonstrate, offer workshop
BLOOMINGTON — Brown County plein air oil painter Charlene Marsh will host a demonstration and public painting opportunity Saturday, July 21, at Paynetown State Recreation Area, 4850 State Road 446 South.
Marsh will paint from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the swimming beach area. She will supply materials and instruction for visitors to complete their own plein air painting from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
To complement the afternoon demo and workshop, a naturalist will offer gyotaku fish printing at the campground playground from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. the same day. Gyotaku is a traditional art form used by Japanese anglers to create a record of their catch. Instead of using real fish, participants will create painted prints from realistic fish models. People can bring their own cotton clothing items to print on or use a provided fabric square.
With questions, call the Paynetown activity center at 812-837-9967 or email [email protected].
The Paynetown SRA entrance fee is $7 per vehicle with Indiana license plates or $9 per vehicle with out-of-state plates.
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, provided by Mighway, 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.
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. Featured events include
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 Brown County 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.
