ART BRIEFS: Some studio tours still happening; Nashville resident wins second place in art contest

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Clenna Perkins of Nashville finished second in the 32nd annual Great Outdoor Art Contest, which took place in September. Her work is pictured above. Donna Shortt of Indianapolis was first and James Stahlhut of Franklin was third. Artists had seven hours to complete their works. Forty-five artists registered and 33 submitted their artwork for judging. Mediums included oils, acrylics, watercolors and mixed media. This year’s judge was Mark Ruschman, senior curator of art and culture at the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites. Submitted photo

Some local artists still opening studios for tour

The annual Back Roads of Brown County Studio Tour was canceled this year, but several artists are still opening their spaces for tours during October for the Remnant Studio Tour, featuring nine studios across the county:

  • Cox Creek Mill, 4705 Annie Smith Road, Brad and Stephanie Cox, recycled and repurposed metal work
  • Hoosier Barn and Table, 450 Salt Creek Road, Robb and Mary Besosa, handcrafted home furnishings and decor
  • Heres Home Studios, guest of Hoosier Barn and Table, Lory Winford, fine art pastelist
  • Mud Horse Art, 1515 Tanglewood Lane, DeMaris Gaunt, stained glass, mosaics, wood burning and jewelry
  • Anne Ryan Miller Studio, 425 N. Johnson St., glass designs
  • Brown County Iron, 4456 Helmsburg Road, Jason Nickel
  • Grandview Alpaca Fiber Studio, 6248 Grandview Road, Sandy Binder, fiber works (masks required)
  • Carmel Ridge Clay Works, 5765 Carmel Ridge Road, Mindy Weddle, pottery
  • Ferrer Studio, 1408 Yellowwood Road, Dixie Ferrer, oils, acrylics and mixed media
  • The Joy of Glass, guest of Dixie Ferrer, Joy Sims glass art
  • Light Spinner Studio, 4460 Helmsburg Road, Martha Sechler
These are examples of some of the artwork to be featured in the Remnant Studio Tour. Submitted photo
These are examples of some of the artwork to be featured in the Remnant Studio Tour. Submitted photo

Visitors are welcome to meet the artists, watch them work, explore their studios and buy a wide variety of handmade work directly from the creators. Maps are available at the Brown County Visitors Center, 211 S. Van Buren St.

Studio hours vary and are listed on the rack card available for pick-up.

Nashville resident finishes second in Great Outdoor Art Contest

Clenna Perkins of Nashville finished second in the 32nd annual Great Outdoor Art Contest, which took place in September. Her work is pictured above. Donna Shortt of Indianapolis was first and James Stahlhut of Franklin was third. Artists had seven hours to complete their works. Forty-five artists registered and 33 submitted their artwork for judging. Mediums included oils, acrylics, watercolors and mixed media. This year’s judge was Mark Ruschman, senior curator of art and culture at the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites. Submitted photo
Clenna Perkins of Nashville finished second in the 32nd annual Great Outdoor Art Contest, which took place in September. Her work is pictured above. Donna Shortt of Indianapolis was first and James Stahlhut of Franklin was third. Artists had seven hours to complete their works. Forty-five artists registered and 33 submitted their artwork for judging. Mediums included oils, acrylics, watercolors and mixed media. This year’s judge was Mark Ruschman, senior curator of art and culture at the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites. Submitted photo

Annual exhibition and sale starting this month

Indiana Heritage Arts Annual Exhibition and Sale opens to the public Saturday, Oct. 24 with more than 100 artworks on display at the Brown County Art Gallery, 1 Artist Drive. All pictures are for sale.

The IHA, celebrating its 42nd year, encourages Hoosier artists working in the tradition of the Brown County Art Colony founded by T.C. Steele, dubbed the “father” of the rich art heritage begun in the early 1900s in Brown County.

Some 300 works will be juried by a professional artist/judge. Finalists will be eligible for more than 24 awards amounting to $20,000.

The gallery is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays. The show ends Saturday, Nov. 14.

For more information visit indianaheritagearts.com or call 812-322-7914.

Registration open for annual art conference

The Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) opened registration for the fourth annual Indiana Arts Homecoming taking place online from Oct. 14 through 15.

The Indiana Arts Homecoming is a gathering of Indiana’s artists, arts providers and creative communities who are doing work every day to create opportunities. Traditionally, the conference attracts more than 300 attendees from all communities throughout the state.

“Gatherings are the heartbeat of community, and the arts nurture communities that are engaged and meaningful,” Rishard Allen said. Allen is the manager of Grant Services & Education Partnerships for the Arts Council of Indianapolis and steering committee co-chair. “That’s why it’s so important for us to pivot Homecoming to still give everyone the opportunity to gather, even if it’s virtually.”

This year’s conference will be free to attend and features a lineup of 18 breakout sessions, six “creative intermissions,” two keynote addresses and two peer discussions.

Visit eventbrite.com/e/indiana-arts-homecoming-tickets-119334347245 to register for the conference.

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