Lt. governor launches grant programs for arts
The Indiana Destination Development Corporation and the Indiana Arts Commission will provide economic support to arts and cultural organizations whose normal operations have been disrupted due to COVID-19 through a $10 million grant.
For guidelines on eligibility, visit in.gov/arts/2567.htm.
All applications must be received by 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8. Only applications submitted via the IAC’s online system will be accepted, except in the case of ADA accessibility accommodations. Visit in.gov/arts/apply.
Arts in the Parks events happening this weekend
Two local artists received Arts in the Parks grants to bring art activities to local parks and historic sites this year.
Patricia Rhoden Bartels will host the following events:
- Brown County State Park, Saturday, Aug. 22, draw-along with painting demonstration “Drawing the Dusk,” 6 to 8 p.m. at Nature Center lookout. Site will have 10 to 15 chairs, pre-registration is required. Bartels will provide a sketch book and drawing pencil to sketch and take notes for the first 15 visitors.
- TC Steele Historic Site, Sunday, Aug. 23, draw-along with painting demonstration, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Site will have 10 to 15 chairs, pre-registration is required. Bartels will provide a sketch book and drawing pencil to sketch and take notes for the first 15 visitors.
For more information, call 812-988-7750.
Anabel Hopkins will conduct art activities at T.C. Steele Historic Site each Wednesday and Friday from 1 to 3 p.m. beginning Aug. 5. The final outing will be Wednesday, Aug. 26.
Hopkins will work out of the Little Studio and offer free “make and takes” of fluid acrylic painting on ceramic tiles. She will also perform demonstrations of the technique. Workshops for acrylic pouring on canvas will be scheduled on Saturday, Aug. 22, each limited to five people, at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Reservations are required by calling T.C. Steele Site at 812-988-2785. Face masks will be required in the small studio.
Art Walk happening downtown next weekend
The Nashville Fourth Friday Art Walk will take place Aug. 28 from 4 to 7 p.m. Local galleries will remain open late, featuring new work, demonstrations, refreshments and live busker music on the streets.
The event is free and all galleries and studios featured are within a short walking distance of each other in the downtown area.
All are welcome to come support local art and artists whose venues practice safety procedures while displaying a festive atmosphere.
For more information, call 812-340-8781. Brochures with maps are available at galleries and the Brown County Visitors Center.
BC Art Gallery reopens with new exhibits
The works of C. Curry Bohm are on display at the Brown County Art Gallery, 1 Artist Drive. The show ends Oct. 16. Bohm was born in Nashville, Tennessee, in 1894 and made his first visit to Brown County in 1920.
The Indiana Heritage Arts annual exhibition and sale will be Oct. 24 through Nov. 14 at the Brown County Art Gallery. The call for entry opened July 27 and will close Friday, Sept. 25. All entries and payments must be submitted online. For more information, visit browncountyartgallery.org.
Visitors to the gallery are required to wear masks, use hand sanitizer and practice social distancing. The number of guests in the gallery at one time will be limited.
Art demonstrations to take place at guild
The Brown County Art Guild, 48 S. Van Buren St., began a series called “The Artist is In” on July 18. Visitors to the guild can see artists showcase their talents in demonstrations that highlight different techniques and mediums.
- Saturday, Aug. 29 — Mark Burkett, woodblock printmaking
- Sunday, Aug. 30 — Donna Shortt and Pam Newell, pastel and oil demonstrations
For more information, call the guild at 812-988-6185.
Various artists featured at local gallery
Mosaic and felted wool artist Sally Kinsey and woodworker Don Wood are featured during August at Hoosier Artist Gallery.
Kinsey creates colorful mosaic mirrors, sculptures and jewelry and needle-felts wool into whimsical animals, wall hangings and lampshades.
Wood uses both new and reclaimed woods in the building of his unique tables, rockers and wine racks. He accepts commissioned work.
The gallery is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily at 45 S. Jefferson St.
IHA postpones annual show, has new requirements
In order to work within the COVID-19 protocols of the Brown County Art Gallery, the Indiana Heritage Arts Board has made adjustments to this year’s annual exhibition.
The new show dates are Oct. 24 to Nov. 14 at the Brown County Art Gallery, 1 Artist Drive. Changes include early drop-off days and online opening with no reception.
For more information, visit indianaheritagearts.org/annual-exhibition/2020-exhibition.
