An artist paints a scene at Pioneer Village and History Center in Nashville, which will host a Living Art Colony event on Nov. 29.
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Annual Studio Tour through Oct. 31
You have only days left to catch the 26th annual Brown County Studio Tour, which runs through Oct. 31. This is a self-guided tour of working artists’ studios throughout Brown County. Enjoy Brown County’s scenic backroads as you travel to different locations where you will have the unique opportunity to meet the artists, tour their studios and purchase directly from them.
All studios are open Wednesday through Saturday, with some also open on Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, including a list of featured artists and studios and a map that can be downloaded or printed, visit bcstudiotour.com.
‘Hoosier Salon Centennial’ at art gallery
“The Hoosier Salon Centennial,” celebrating 100 years of art history in Indiana, is featured at the Brown County Art Gallery through Nov. 10. The Hoosier Salon debuted in 1924 after a group of women from Indiana who were living in Chicago decided to create a life-changing venue, according to the Brown County Art Gallery Foundation, and this exhibit showcases 80 paintings, some of which have never been seen before in a public setting.
Some of the painting have never been publicly exhibited, gallery manager Jeanne Bennett said. “This has been a popular exhibit, people really love it,” she said. The exhibit is free to enter and nothing is for sale.
The gallery is located at 1 Artist Drive in Nashville and is open every day — Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. For more information, visit browncountyartgallery.org.
New exhibits at Brown County Art Guild
The Brown County Art Guild is celebrating a milestone birthday this year: Seventy years of continuous operation in the same location. This momentous occasion will be honored with exceptional artistic talent showcased throughout the year.
Through Nov. 8, the Guild Artist Exhibition and Sale offers a fresh new collection of fine art for display and sale. Stop in to tour the galleries and immerse yourself in the striking talent of our award-winning member artists.
Also through Nov. 8, the Jubilee Collection II: Special Exhibition & Sale features a talented grouping of guild artists. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to view and acquire exceptional works of art.
The guild is a not-for-profit organization located in the heart of downtown Nashville at 48 S. Van Buren St. On display throughout its galleries is a prized collection of historic paintings as well as current works for sale from regional award-winning member artists. Also offered throughout the year are artist demonstrations, workshops, and special exhibits.
Hours through December are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, noon-4 p.m. Sunday, or by appointment.
For more information, call the guild at (812) 988-6185 or visit browncountyartguild.org.
Living Art Colony event Nov. 29
The Nashville Arts and Entertainment Commission, Pioneer Women and Brown County History Center will present its final Living Art Colony of this year from 4 to 7 p.m. and Friday, Nov. 29, at the Pioneer Village and History Center, 90 E. Gould St.
Friday’s event will include textile crafts, blacksmithing, an apothecarist, storytellers, en plein air artists and traditional musicians. The event will lead into the Village Art Walk in Nashville, organizers said. It’s the third monthly event of its kind, following events in August and September, and the final event of the four-month series will take place
The last date in November is scheduled to focus on traditional holiday themes, organizers said. This is the first year for the series of events, which planners hope will become an annual tradition.
“Some people dress up as costumed characters from old Nashville, others dress in period costume from the pioneer era,” Nashville Arts and Entertainment Commission President Melanie Voland told The Democrat.
People interested in volunteering can show up in costume or contact the Nashville Arts and Entertainment Commission by contacting Town Hall and leaving a message for the commission at (812) 988-5526.
