All ages welcome, free and open to the public Saturday, April 11- Dianna Porter Sunday, April 12 - Corrine Hull 1 - 3 pm All ages welcome, free and open to the public A favorite every year, select Guild artists will demonstrate their techniques and creative process in the gallery, offering visitors a chance to watch art being made firsthand. Each artist will...
Experience the beauty of Art in the Garden – Countryside Blooms & Brushes! An unforgettable annual evening awaits in the heart of Brown County. Join the Guild Artist Members as they paint en plein air, capturing the beauty of the countryside & spring flowers in real time. Wander the Austin Historic Farm, savor delicious food...
The T.C. Steele Memorial Exhibition at the Brown County Art Guild commemorates the 100th anniversary of Steele’s passing and honors his enduring artistic legacy in Brown County from 1907 to 1926. This special exhibition features a remarkable collection of landscapes, floral still lifes, and portraiture from regional museums, public libraries, and private collections – celebrating...
September 11 – November 1, 2026 The Brown County Art Guild proudly presents the Founders Exhibition: Frederick W. Rigley, honoring one of the Guild’s founding artists and an important figure in the development of Brown County’s artistic legacy. Drawn from private collections, this exhibition brings together a rare selection of paintings that reflect Rigley’s deep...
Artist is In: Guild Artist Demonstration Series Saturday, August 15 – Luke Buck, Watercolor & Whiskey Sunday, August 16 – Pamela Newell, Pastel 1 - 3 pm All ages welcome, free and open to the public A favorite every year, select Guild artists will demonstrate their techniques and creative process in the gallery, offering visitors a...
Friday, September 11 5-7pm Begin the weekend celebration by touring participating galleries in the village of Nashville. The Art Guild will showcase a new Founders Exhibition along with striking artwork by its current artist members. Live painting by Art Guild Members in the Guild galleries, music & refreshments. The Brown County Craft Guild, Hoosier Artist...
7 am – 4 pm T.C. Steele State Historic Site Admission fee The oldest plein air painting competition in Indiana celebrates its 38th year! Gates open at 7 am for artists to have their canvases stamped and then off to work. The artwork will be judged at 2 pm with award announcements beginning at 3:30...
12 – 4 pm Village Green, Main & Jefferson Free and open to the public The Artist Associates of Brown County proudly presents the opportunity for everyone to take up a brush – young and old, novice and experienced. Families are welcome. The canvas will await those who want to make their mark on this...
Rick Kelley Brown County Art History/Q&A Saturday, September 12 1pm – 2:30pm Brown County Inn As part of the 2026 Art Colony Weekend and in conjunction with the Art Colony Auction Preview, join us for a fascinating journey into the history of one of America's most celebrated art colonies. Brown County historian and resident Rick...
11am-1pm Art Auction Preview 1pm-4:30pm Art Auction Sunday, September 13, 2026 Brown County Inn Looking for that special piece to finish an arrangement or round out your collection? Art auctions remind us that the value of art is not just in its price, but in the stories, history, and emotions it embodies. Join us for...