Florals ‘in bloom’ at art guild during June
Special events and a workshop are planned in June in conjunction with the free exhibit, “Blooms,” at the Brown County Art Guild, 48 S. Van Buren St.
“Present Blooms” features guild artist member works in florals, from still life to landscape. “Past Blooms” features hand-picked selections from the permanent collection plus recently discovered gardening notes written by artist V.J. Cariani.
For more information, visit browncountyartguild.org/upcoming_events.html or call 812-988-6185.
Ukuele players to visit gallery June 1
Hoosier Artist Gallery, 45 S. Van Buren St., will feature ukulele players from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, June 1 on the back porch of the gallery.
The strummers and pickers will be in the area for the annual World Ukulele Congress, hosted by Nashville’s own Mainland Ukes, 90 E. Washington St. For more information, visit mainlandukes.com.
Two-day workshop painting flowers at guild
“The Art of Painting Flowers,” a two-day workshop with Brown County Art Guild member Pam Newell, is planned from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 2 and 3 at the guild.
The workshop costs $250 per person or $240 per guild patron member. Get more information or register in person at the guild, 48 S. Van Buren St., or by visiting bcartguildshop.com/education.
Free demonstration by master wood carver
Bob Taylor, Hoosier wood carver, will bring examples of his work and give a carving demonstration at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 9 in the lower level of the Brown County Public Library.
Taylor creates “memory carvings” and landscape reliefs. His work has recently been on display at the Mathers Museum. Taylor is a member of the National Wood Carvers Association and Hoosier Carvers Club. His presentation will be sponsored by Traditional Arts Indiana, supported by the Indiana Arts Commission and Indiana University.
The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call the library at 812-988-2850.
Indiana Heritage Arts annual exhibit opens in June
Indiana Heritage Arts’ 40th annual exhibition and sale opens to the public Saturday, June 9 and runs for 22 days at the Brown County Art Gallery, 1 Artist Drive. Admission is free.
The IHA, a nonprofit, encourages artists with Hoosier connections to paint Brown County scenery and its people in the spirit of the traditional early Indiana artists who founded the art colony in the early 1900s.
This year’s judge, Stapleton Kearns, is a New England plein air and studio painter of more than 30 years.
For more information, visit IndianaHeritageArts.org or call 812-988-4609.
Artists sought for America Recycles Day
COLUMBUS — In celebration of America Recycles Day, Nov. 14, the annual Déjà Vu Art and Fine Craft Show will take place from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10 at The Commons, a civic space downtown.
Event organizers are seeking professional artists and craftspeople who reuse and/or recycle materials to apply by the Friday, June 15 deadline.
A featured artist to be selected will receive mention in all publicity, a photo of his or her work featured on posters and post cards, free booth space and a complimentary stay Friday, Nov. 9 at the Hotel Indigo downtown.
For more information and to download an application, visit kid-at-art.com/htdoc/dejavuentry2018.html. To see photos taken at past events, visit facebook.com/DejaVuArtAndFineCraftShow.
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.
Downtown Art Walk moved to fourth Fridays
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. June 22.
The 12 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.
Friday art walks include food, music, wine tasting, demonstrations, paint-alongs and other special art events.
Plein air paint out, luncheon set June 23
HAMBLEN TWP. — An opportunity to paint anywhere on the grounds of the Flower and Herb Barn, Farmhouse Cafe & Tea Room will be offered from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 23.
The event will be led by Brown County Art Guild member Chris Newlund. It includes a seasonal garden lunch at the cafe, 5167 Bean Blossom Road. The rain-or-shine event costs $75 per person or $65 per art guild patron member.
For more information or to register, visit bcartguildshop.com/education or call the art guild at 812-988-6185.
Explore sound meditation, acoustics at guild
Reiki master practitioner Janiece Jaffe will lead an exploration of singing bowls and voice for sound healing at 4 p.m. Sunday, June 24. The exploration will be at the Brown County Art Guild, 48 S. Van Buren St.
Participants are encouraged to dress comfortably and bring a yoga mat, blanket or pillow. A $10 to $15 offering is suggested.
To learn more about Jaffe, visit janiecejaffe.com.
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.
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.
