Brown County Art Guild

Winter Tide – Historic Collection Exhibition
2024-11-01 - 2025-01-12
November 1, 2024 – January 12, 2025

Step into a world where the serene beauty of winter comes alive through the brushstrokes of our cherished Guild historic artists. This exhibition features a variety of pieces that showcase the quiet, reflective nature of the winter months, filled with snowy landscapes and peaceful scenes.

Guild Artist Exhibition & Sale
2024-11-15 - 2025-02-28
Guild member artists have brought in new award-winning artwork for display and sale. Stop in to tour the galleries and immerse yourself in their incomparable talent.

Jubilee Collection III – Special Exhibition & Sale
2024-11-15 - 2025-02-28
We continue our celebration of 70 years in operation with the Jubilee Collection III – Special Exhibition & Sale. This third exhibition features a talented grouping of Guild artists, as we honor this momentous occasion. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to view and acquire exceptional works of art.

Champagne Dreams Fine Art & Artisan Sale
2024-11-23 13:00 - 16:00 UTC
The Brown County Art Guild presents Champagne Dreams – Fine Art & Artisan Sale. This is a FREE EVENT.
Immerse yourself in a festive atmosphere filled with new exhibits, artisan creations, piano melodies played by Clara Stanley & treats provided by Tasty Plate. The Annual Raffle Drawing takes place at 3 PM, featuring the watercolor painting, “Two Umbrellas – Paris Autumn Rain” by Guild Artist Member Zhen-Zhong Duan. This is a unique opportunity to take home a breathtaking piece of art! Tickets can be purchased online or in person at the Guild.

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The Patron & Young Artist Exhibition
2026-01-23 - 2026-02-14
Annual Patron & Young Artist Exhibition 2026
An art contest & exhibit dedicated to fostering emerging talent in our community. This exhibition serves as a vital platform for artists to showcase their work, gain invaluable insight, and receive the recognition they deserve. The Art Guild believes in nurturing creativity and providing opportunities for budding artists to shine. Generously sponsored by the Bartels Family Arts and Cultural Fund.
Entry Drop-off: January 9-11 & 16-18, 2026
Exhibition Dates: January 23–February 14, 2026
Age Categories: Patron – 19 years of age and older – enter up to two submissions. $40 for the first submission. Discounted fee of $20 for optional second submission. Young Artist – 18 years of age and younger – free submission, up to 2 framed pieces.
Artist Reception: Saturday, February 14, 2026, from 2:00p – 4:00p, awards presented at 3:00pm. Prizes will be awarded in both divisions.

PATRON APPLICATION

YOUNG ARTIST APPLICATION

IPAPA - Indiana Plein Air Painters Association Paint In at the Brown County Art Guild
2025-02-15 11:00 - 16:00 UTC
The Brown County Art Guild is proud to host members of the Indiana Plein Air Association for a “Paint In”!
The painters will create beautiful scenes live in person in the Guild galleries. Open & free to the public.
Come for fun & inspiration!

Indiana Women Artists – A Creative Legacy
2025-02-28 - 2025-06-29
Experience the enduring impact of Indiana’s female artists across styles and eras. This exhibition highlights their groundbreaking work of vibrant floral scenes, moments of joy, friendly likenesses, slices of life and celebrates their contributions to our state’s thriving arts scene. View the artistry of pioneering women who defied conventions and shaped Indiana’s art landscape.

Special thanks to Shaun Dingwerth, contributors from private collections and our partner institutions which include the Richmond Art Museum, Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science, and the Tri Kappa Art Collection at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology. We believe our founding artists, Marie and Genevieve Goth would be extremely proud to have these other historic woman artists featured at the Brown County Art Guild.

Artist View Special Exhibition & Sale
2025-03-07 - 2025-07-13
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of “Artist View,” a special exhibition that invites you to explore the unique perspectives and artistic insights of our talented Brown County Art Guild members. This enchanting showcase highlights stunning scenes with beauty, vibrant colors, and exceptional techniques that will inspire and delight art enthusiasts & collectors of all kinds.

Guild Artist Exhibition & Sale
2025-03-07 - 2025-07-13
Step into a world of creativity and color at the Guild Artist Exhibition & Sale, where the spirit of spring is beautifully captured in the fresh and vibrant new artworks from our talented artist members. These unique pieces are perfect for enhancing your collection or finding that ideal gift. The showcase not only celebrates the rejuvenation of the season but also invites you to immerse yourself in the rich community spirit of the Brown County Art Guild.

New Exhibitions pARTy - Gallery Reception Celebrating 3 New Exhibitions!
2025-03-22 14:00 - 16:00 UTC
Step into a world of vibrant colors and rich textures as we invite you to the “New Exhibitions pARTy” at the Brown County Art Guild! This celebration showcases brand new artwork from our talented Guild Artist Members, all inspired by the refreshing beauty of spring & a new historic exhibition! With three captivating new exhibits, attendees will discover exceptional pieces perfect for art collectors and enthusiasts alike.
Wander through our curated galleries enjoying light refreshments & live music. As you mingle with fellow art lovers, celebrate the spirit of creativity within our community.
We are proud to offer this event free of charge, welcoming visitors to join us in honoring the incredible artistic talent that thrives at the Guild.

Brown County Art Guild Annual Raffle
2025-04-01 - 2025-11-22
Brown County Art Guild Annual Raffle
April 1 – November 22, 2025
Take a chance to win ‘Twilight Flow’, a beautiful original oil painting generously donated by artist, Curt Stanfield. Curt is a Guild artist member who has achieved numerous awards & his paintings are collected by art enthusiasts, both regionally & nationally.
Tickets: 1 for $30, 2 for $50, or 5 for $100
Your generosity helps the Guild to preserve its historic collection, to promote its award-winning artist members and to offer workshops and programs all throughout the year!
The drawing of the winning raffle ticket will be held at 3pm on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the Guild.
The winner need not be present for the drawing.
Purchase options:
In person at the Guild, call 812-988-6185 or purchase raffle tickets by clicking the link below.
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Artist Is In - Guild Artist Demonstration Series
2025-04-05 - 2025-04-06
The Brown County Art Guild is delighted to host two of our exceptionally talented Guild artist members for a captivating demonstration series this April! Witness the magic as they bring their mediums to life, offering a unique glimpse into their creative process.
This event is free and open to the public. People of all ages will be amazed to watch art being created in person.
Carol Strock Wasson – Pastel
Saturday – April 5, 2025
1-3pm.
Allen Hutton – Watercolor
Sunday – April 6, 2025
1-3pm

Easels & Vistas - The Art of the Landscape Workshop
2025-05-09 - 2025-05-10
Learn the process for creating dynamic light filled landscape paintings from your own photo references. Then apply what you have learned with a plein air painting experience at a beautiful Nashville country estate! A good painting is more than just a rendering of a photo. You will learn about choosing and simplifying a composition, values, color, edges, creating a sense of light, brushwork, palette knife and more. The workshop will begin indoors with a presentation, demonstration and painting time. Day two will allow students to continue their painting indoors, or outdoors en plein air! (weather permitting)
Bring your most inspiring color landscape photos, or, better yet, an iPad or laptop with photo references. Choose places you’ve experienced. We will also discuss technical topics such as: painting surfaces, varnishing, mediums, etc. There will be demonstrations, time for questions, a critique and lots of one on one attention in a fun relaxed environment.
This workshop is open to all skill levels and styles. Some drawing or painting experience is recommended. The main emphasis is on oil or pastel painting, however all media are welcome. Students provide all workshop materials. Please bring a portable easel. (A plein air easel is best).
Min/Max 6/15 participants
Presented By: The Brown County Art Guild
Location: A Nashville Country Estate
One day indoors, one day plein air (weather permitting)
Please register early to allow for ordering lunch

Friday May 9th
10am – 5pm

Saturday May 10th, 2025

9am – 4pm
Contact: The Brown County Art Guild

812-988-6185 or register here
Price: Member: $325 Non-Member: $350

Art in the Garden - Countryside Colors
2025-05-31 17:00 - 20:00 UTC
Jenny and Bill Austin welcome you to their countryside retreat near Nashville for a celebration of art, music, and nature. Witness a multitude of artists capturing the essence of the countryside, from serene streams to lively portraits. Enjoy live local music, delectable food, and the chance to immerse yourself in the creative process of the Guild’s talented artists. This is an annual event benefitting the Brown County Art Guild. It’s going to be a lively and colorful celebration that you won’t want to miss!
Please consider a Sponsorship offering various levels & benefits for Art in the Garden – Countryside Colors!
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Saturday, May 31st
Cost: $100 per person
Time: 5 – 8 pm
Live music, heavy hors d’oeuvres by Nashville House Catering, cash bar, Guild artist demonstrations, paintings, pottery, and art for sale. Rain or shine.
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Journey Through the Seasons - Historic Collection Exhibition
2025-07-04 - 2025-09-07
As a reminder of the passage of time and life’s cyclical nature, the four seasons are a favorite subject for painters. Art Guild artists have long been masterful at showcasing spring’s freshness, summer’s liveliness, fall’s colorfulness, and winter’s quietude. We invite you to experience this rhythmic journey through our historic collection of artists and their works.

Guild Artist Exhibition & Sale
2025-07-18 - 2025-11-09
Through a diverse collection of paintings, the newest art exhibition features many pieces, some created specifically for this show, exploring a variety of themes. We encourage visitors to immerse themselves in a myriad of subjects and landscapes, balancing the new and the familiar.

Changing Seasons Special Exhibition & Sale
2025-07-18 - 2025-11-09
Experience the magic of colors, light, and moods within a new collection of artwork that celebrates each year’s cyclical nature. Through a blend of abstract and representational approaches, discover how our artists symbolize life’s seasonal journey, from rebirth and renewal to periods of rest and contemplation.

New Exhibitions pARTy
2025-07-26 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
Guests can anticipate a vibrant atmosphere to enjoy refreshments, listen to music, and experience artwork. It’s a chance to meet the artists, other art enthusiasts, and potentially acquire pieces. Whether you collect art or simply appreciate it, you are welcome to join us for this special evening. This event is free to the public.

Artist is In - Guild Artist Demonstration Series
2025-08-09 - 2025-08-10
August 9, 1 – 3 pm – Jeff Hagen, Watercolor Fusion
August 10, 1 – 3 pm – Rick Wilson, Oil
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 present a different medium, providing a unique glimpse into the range of possibilities using various artistic methods and materials.
All ages welcome, free and open to the public

Art Colony Weekend
2025-09-12 - 2025-09-14
Art Colony Weekend is a perfect opportunity to experience the fall splendor of Brown County. Learn more about the Midwest Art Colony artists, enjoy cocktails while viewing a beautifully curated historic collection, and attend an auction filled with award winning art to purchase. Mark your calendars now for this annual celebration!
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A Founders Exhibition - Painting Partners
2025-09-12 - 2026-01-18
Marie Goth and V.J. Cariani, along with Genevieve Goth Graf and Carl Graf, were immeasurably connected as they journeyed through life. All four encouraged one another in their painting pursuits, particularly en plein air. Each couple was aligned in their commitment to the growing arts movement in Brown County, and their individual successes were undoubtedly attributed to the flourishing art colony as a whole.

Art Colony Weekend - A Founders Exhibition - Exhibition Opening
2025-09-12 11:00 - 19:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
Friday / September 12
11 am – 7 pm
Brown County Art Guild
Free and open to the public
Marie Goth and V.J. Cariani, along with Genevieve Goth Graf and Carl Graf, were immeasurably connected as they journeyed through life. All four encouraged one another in their painting pursuits, particularly en plein air. Each couple was aligned in their commitment to the growing arts movement in Brown County, and their individual successes were undoubtedly attributed to the flourishing art colony as a whole.

Art Colony Weekend - Gallery Hop
2025-09-12 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
Free and open to the public.
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. The Brown County Craft Guild, Hoosier Artist Gallery, Spears Gallery, and Second Story Gallery will also offer unique and exquisite items for sale.

Art Colony Weekend - Brown County Art Colony Auction
2025-09-13 - 2025-09-14
Saturday / September 13
12 – 4 pm Art auction preview
Sunday / September 14
12 – 1 pm Art auction preview
1 – 5 pm Art auction
Location: Brown County History Center
70 Gould St, Nashville, IN 47448
Free and open to the public
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 a dynamic afternoon and watch buyers compete for pieces. The works of Midwest Art Colony artists will be featured along with award-winning artists of today. Their endurability remains, regardless of the era in which they were painted.

Art Colony Weekend - Community Paint Together
2025-09-13 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
12 – 4 pm
Village Green, Main & Jefferson
Free and open to the public
The Art Alliance of Brown County proudly presents the opportunity for everyone to take up a brush – young and old, novice and experienced. Families are welcome. The large canvas will await those who want to make their mark on this year’s masterpiece. A creation like no other, the project aims to encourage the imaginative spirit and hidden talent within all of us.

Art Colony Weekend - Guild Speaker Series - Bryan P. Jackson
2025-09-13 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
Bryan P. Jackson, CAI/CES
Auction Tips and Painting Care – Q & A Session
Saturday / September 13
1 – 2:30 pm
Brown County History Center
Free and open to the public
Join Bryan for a casual conversation about the current climate of fine art auctions and the best approach to purchasing artwork. Learn about protecting and preserving the acquired pieces. It can take a lifetime to amass a collection of treasured works. Caring for them to maintain their condition and value is just as important. The auction is also available for preview, 12 – 4 pm.

Art Colony Weekend - Founders Party
2025-09-13 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
Saturday / September 13
6 – 9 pm
Brown County Art Guild
$40 per person
Fall is in the air! Celebrate the lasting presence of the Art Guild at our annual autumnal bash. Mix and mingle while touring the art-filled galleries and artisan shoppe. Discover the beauty of artistic expression in key artwork by Guild members, including Painting Partners – A Founders Exhibition. Enjoy drinks and hors d’oeuvres while listening Amanda Webb’s band, Sustayn. Awaken your passion for art!
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Unlocking Gouache: A Beginner's Guide to Opaque Painting
2025-11-01 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
Spend a day with Guild member artist and instructor, Donna Shortt. An award-winning painter, Donna will deftly lead the group through methods of painting with gouache. How to use the paint to design compositions for larger works in any medium. How to use it in a Plein Air setting and in a studio setting. She will talk about all the different supports one can paint on. How to frame and varnish will be discussed as well.
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Guild Artist Exhibition
2025-11-14 - 2026-03-14
A new exhibition showcasing works from our award-winning artist members who demonstrate a life-long devotion to their craft. On view will be a diverse collection of fine art, with a focus on fresh perspectives and techniques.

Flowers in Winter
2025-11-14 - 2026-03-14
Guild Artist Special Exhibition & Sale
This exhibition invites you to discover a world of silent resistance and vivid life. Our artists capture the resilience of flowers against the cold…transforming a season of dormancy into a time of quiet persistence, fragility, and beauty.
