Summer Stroll
2023-06-30 - 2023-09-03
The season is upon us for connecting with the outdoors. The painters thought so too. They lived for summer and fall. Plein air painting at its best is now on display.

Guild Artist Collective II
2023-07-14 - 2023-12-23
The second grouping in this year’s special series of select Guild members. Paintings by Roger Ambrosier, Luke buck, Susie Byerley, Wayne Campbell, Zhen Zhong Duan, Gerrie Govert, Karen Graeser, Chris Griffin-Woods, Corrine Hull, Allen Hutton, Ron Mack, Chris Newlund, David Seward, Donna Shortt and Rick Wilson. The gallery walls are beautifully arranged with their incomparable artwork for sale.

Musical Time Concert
2023-07-23 16:00 - 17:00 UTC
July 23, 2023
4 – 5 pm
Open to the public
Donations accepted
The second concert of the year will feature pianists Hyeseon Jin and Mira Walker. They will play arrangements by five composers, representing a range of time periods and musical styles.
Listening to Marie Goth’s Steinway piano being expertly played in the Guild’s gallery is a worthy experience. The Guild is honored to offer these free concerts in partnership with the Nashville Arts and Entertainment Commission.

Icing On The Cake
2023-07-29 14:00 - 16:00
A Gallery Reception To Celebrate Our New Exhibitions
July 29, 2023
2-4 pm
Fabulous new art by our award-winning artists on display and for sale. Their ability to capture art in the representational style is widely recognized in juried shows across the country. Also on view are bucolic works of art from our historic collection.
Enjoy music by Japanese performer Ryo Kaneko, a rising star in the next generation of professional pianists and a doctoral candidate at IU’s Jabob School of Music. Delectable treats round out the experience. The event is a great way to see art, listen to music and socialize at the same time!

Artist is In – Allen Hutton, Oil
2023-08-05 13:00 - 15:00
Artist Is In

Guild Artist Demonstration Series

August 5, 2023 – Allen Hutton, Oil

Guild Gallery

Select Saturdays and Sundays in August a Guild artist will be featured in the gallery. Free of charge and open to the public, all ages welcome.

What better way to spend a hot summer afternoon than to watch an expert at his or her craft and surrounded by beautiful examples of their work.
August 5, 2023 – Allen Hutton, Oil
August 6, 2023 – Mary Ann Davis, Pastel (View on Calendar)
August 13, 2023 – Donna Shortt, Oil (View on Calendar)
August 19, 2023 – Rick Wilson, Oil (View on Calendar)
August 20, 2023 – Corrine Hull, Pastel (View on Calendar)

Artist Is In - Mary Ann Davis, Pastel
2023-08-06 13:00 - 15:00
Artist Is In – Guild Artist Demonstration Series
August 6, 2023 – Mary Ann Davis, Pastel
1-3pm
Guild Gallery
Select Saturdays and Sundays in August a Guild artist will be featured in the gallery. Free of charge and open to the public, all ages welcome. What better way to spend a hot summer afternoon than to watch an expert at his or her craft and surrounded by beautiful examples of their work.
Upcoming:
August 13, 2023 – Donna Shortt, Oil (View on Calendar)
August 19, 2023 – Rick Wilson, Oil (View on Calendar)
August 20, 2023 – Corrine Hull, Pastel (View on Calendar)

Tips and Techniques
2023-08-12 13:00 - 17:00
Tips and Techniques Guild Workshop Series
August 12, 2023
1-5 p.m.
Guild Gallery
$40 member; $45 non-member
Guild artists will share the inside scoop on tips and techniques they’ve learned over the years while creating fine art. Not only are these award winning painters in watercolor, oil and printmaking and pastel, Jeanne and Mark have owned and operated a frame shop for over 30 years! This is your chance to learn from the pros as they demonstrate and discuss best practices in working with the materials needed for creating and presenting your art. Bring your questions and get answers from artists with years of experience creating.
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Artist Is In - Donna Shortt, Oil
2023-08-13 13:00 - 15:00
Artist Is In Guild – Artist Demonstration Series
August 13, 2023 – Donna Shortt, Oil
1-3pm
Guild Gallery
Select Saturdays and Sundays in August a Guild artist will be featured in the gallery. Free of charge and open to the public, all ages welcome. What better way to spend a hot summer afternoon than to watch an expert at his or her craft and surrounded by beautiful examples of their work.
Upcoming:
August 19, 2023 – Rick Wilson, Oil (View on Calendar)
August 20, 2023 – Corrine Hull, Pastel (View on Calendar)

Artist Is In - Rick Wilson, Oil
2023-08-19 13:00 - 15:00
Artist Is In – Guild Artist Demonstration Series
August 19, 2023 – Rick Wilson, Oil
1-3pm
Guild Gallery
Select Saturdays and Sundays in August a Guild artist will be featured in the gallery. Free of charge and open to the public, all ages welcome. What better way to spend a hot summer afternoon than to watch an expert at his or her craft and surrounded by beautiful examples of their work.
Upcoming:
August 20, 2023 – Corrine Hull, Pastel (View on Calendar)

Artist Is In - Corrine Hull, Pastel
2023-08-20 13:00 - 15:00
Artist Is In – Guild Artist Demonstration Series

August 20, 2023 – Corrine Hull, Pastel

1-3pm

Guild Gallery

Select Saturdays and Sundays in August a Guild artist will be featured in the gallery. Free of charge and open to the public, all ages welcome.

What better way to spend a hot summer afternoon than to watch an expert at his or her craft and surrounded by beautiful examples of their work.

Art Colony Weekend
2023-09-08 - 2023-09-10

Hidden Gem - Genevieve Goth Graf - A Founders Exhibition
2023-09-08 - 2023-10-29
A teacher, a sister, a wife and a friend. Genevieve selflessly devoted her life to others, ensuring their success and happiness. Through encouragement from her family, she began to paint in her spare time and eventually gained confidence with the brush. Her representational still lifes reveal considerable artistic talent and the Guild is honored to highlight her and her work for this exhibition.

Art Colony Weekend Workshop
2023-09-08 10:00 - 16:00
The one-day workshop will demonstrate practical & simplified ways to breakdown the decision making in a painting. This includes a lesson in basic linear perspective within a landscape scene, an onsite painting demonstration & instruction on painting technique.
Location: A Beautiful Brown County Plein Air Site
Cost: Member $150, Non Member $175
Lunch is included
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Genevieve Inspired with Linda Gredy - Art Colony Weekend Event
2023-09-08 13:00 - 15:00
Stop in to watch Linda paint in the style of Genevieve Goth Graf, our featured artist for this year’s Founders Exhibition. Genevieve was known for her floral still-life compositions. Simple arrangements of delicate, colorful flowers against well curated backdrops. Linda is equally known for her soft yet striking florals in natural settings. Both masters at their craft.
Free of charge and open to the public, all ages welcome, donations accepted.

Founders Cocktail Party
2023-09-09 18:00 - 21:00
Tour the new Founders Exhibition, Genevieve Goth Graf – Hidden Gem, listen to tunes by Ross Martinie Eiler, and enjoy drinks and heavy hors d’oeuvres from Bonafide Bites. Treat yourself to a fun and festive evening.
$40 per person, advance purchase encouraged.
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Art Colony Auction
2023-09-10 13:00 - 15:00
Art Colony Auction Art Colony Weekend Event
Sunday, September 10 at 1pm
Brown County History Center

Preview / Saturday 12 – 4p / Sunday 11a – 1p
Auction / Sunday / 1p

Open to the public

www.jacksons-auction.com

www.browncountyartguild.org

Jackson’s Auctions and Real Estate, Inc. will oversee this annual event to benefit the Brown County Art Guild’s annual operations. Selected artwork from private collections as well as from Guild member artists will be for sale to the discerning buyer.

Guild Artist Exhibition & Sale
2023-10-01 - 2023-12-23
October 1 – December 23, 2023

Guild Artist Exhibition & Sale

A fresh new collection of fine art for display and sale. Stop in and take time to absorb the variety of subject matter and techniques by our award-winning member artists.

Guild Speaker Series: Experiencing China’s Qingdao Watercolor Art Season
2023-10-21 13:00 - 15:00
Guild artist, Jerry Smith and his wife, Cindy will give a presentation about their recent experiences in China participating in the Qingdao Watercolor Art Season 2023, which is an annual event held to promote communication and cooperation between Chinese artists and artists from other countries. The international team for this year included watercolor artists from Australia, Moldova, Brazil, Russia, and the United States. The event included exhibitions, working with Chinese children and adult artists, demonstrations, plein air painting and ceremonies/dinners with Chinese officials and artists. Jerry and Cindy are happy to share their observations and experiences encountered during their four-week adventure.
Guild gallery
1 – 3 pm
Free to the public – Donations accepted

Guild Wellness Series: Restorative Yoga & Reiki Energy Healing
2023-10-29 17:00 - 18:30
The class will enjoy relaxing Restorative Yoga accompanied with a loving Reiki Energy Healing surrounded by the serene paintings of Brown County Art Guild artist members. Katie will walk through restful & restorative yoga poses while giving Reiki Healing to each person individually. The time together will leave one feeling rested & more in touch with his or her loving soul.
Katie will allow the breath to lead attendees into a more relaxed state while supported by Yoga props allowing the body to fully disengage & relax. These sessions are very helpful for many things including insomnia, restlessness, grief, extra stress in life, seeking meditative relief, healing, and many mental physical & emotional needs. This will be a deeply therapeutic & healing class. Essential oils & oracle cards will be used during this class. All skill levels welcome.
Please bring a mat, water, blanket or whatever is needed for a relaxing experience. The class is typically a floor activity, but chairs can be provided.
Guild gallery
October 29 – 5-6:30 pm (view on calendar)
November 12 – 5-6:30 pm (view on calendar)
December 10 -5-6:30 pm (view on calendar)

Suggested $20 donation per class
About Katie:
Katie Arnold is a native of Bloomington, Indiana, where she currently resides. She created Rise & Peace Healing to offer an empowered, compassionate & loving space for healing & well-being. The intention of Rise & Peace Healing is to help foster a heart centered & empowered loving awareness within.
Katie has taught yoga classes & events, hosted Reiki sessions & events, Intuitive Spiritual sessions & readings in Bloomington, Nashville, and surrounding southern Indiana. Katie is a Seer, Empath, Intuitive, & Healer. Using her abilities as a channel, medium, empath & seer, she seeks to hold space for others to assist individuals in their lives. She believes in creating safe spaces that uplift and encourage overall well-being and connection to one another & our divine selves.

Winterful - Historic Collection Exhibition
2023-11-03 - 2023-12-23
There is something magical about winter’s silent and reverent awe of nature. A beautiful color palette of pure whites and heartwarming browns. Stop in to see the Guild’s prized collection of winter studies by the Art Colony artists of yesteryear.

Guild Wellness Series: Restorative Yoga & Reiki Energy Healing
2023-11-12 17:00 - 18:30
The class will enjoy relaxing Restorative Yoga accompanied with a loving Reiki Energy Healing surrounded by the serene paintings of Brown County Art Guild artist members. Katie will walk through restful & restorative yoga poses while giving Reiki Healing to each person individually. The time together will leave one feeling rested & more in touch with his or her loving soul.
Katie will allow the breath to lead attendees into a more relaxed state while supported by Yoga props allowing the body to fully disengage & relax. These sessions are very helpful for many things including insomnia, restlessness, grief, extra stress in life, seeking meditative relief, healing, and many mental physical & emotional needs. This will be a deeply therapeutic & healing class. Essential oils & oracle cards will be used during this class. All skill levels welcome.
Please bring a mat, water, blanket or whatever is needed for a relaxing experience. The class is typically a floor activity, but chairs can be provided.
Guild gallery
November 12
5-6:30 pm
Suggested $20 donation per class
About Katie:
Katie Arnold is a native of Bloomington, Indiana, where she currently resides. She created Rise & Peace Healing to offer an empowered, compassionate & loving space for healing & well-being. The intention of Rise & Peace Healing is to help foster a heart centered & empowered loving awareness within.
Katie has taught yoga classes & events, hosted Reiki sessions & events, Intuitive Spiritual sessions & readings in Bloomington, Nashville, and surrounding southern Indiana. Katie is a Seer, Empath, Intuitive, & Healer. Using her abilities as a channel, medium, empath & seer, she seeks to hold space for others to assist individuals in their lives. She believes in creating safe spaces that uplift and encourage overall well-being and connection to one another & our divine selves.

Champagne Dreams - Fine Art & Artisan Sale
2023-11-18
Champagne Dreams – Fine Art & Artisan Sale
Saturday, November 18, 2023
11a – 5p gallery open

1 -4p meet the artisans and raffle drawing at 3pm.
Free, donations accepted
Don’t miss a fun-filled day at the Brown County Art Guild. Meet award-winning artist Jeanne McLeish, whose painting, Awakening, will be raffled. Sip champagne and listen to local entertainer Amanda Webb. Be awed by the stunning new artisan pieces on display and take home a one-of-a-kind treasure to give as a gift or cherish forever.

Purchase a raffle ticket now!

Champagne Dreams Reception & Artisan Sale
2023-11-18 13:00 - 16:00
Details coming soon!

Guild Wellness Series: Restorative Yoga & Reiki Energy Healing
2023-12-10 17:00 - 18:00
The class will enjoy relaxing Restorative Yoga accompanied with a loving Reiki Energy Healing surrounded by the serene paintings of Brown County Art Guild artist members. Katie will walk through restful & restorative yoga poses while giving Reiki Healing to each person individually. The time together will leave one feeling rested & more in touch with his or her loving soul.
Katie will allow the breath to lead attendees into a more relaxed state while supported by Yoga props allowing the body to fully disengage & relax. These sessions are very helpful for many things including insomnia, restlessness, grief, extra stress in life, seeking meditative relief, healing, and many mental physical & emotional needs. This will be a deeply therapeutic & healing class. Essential oils & oracle cards will be used during this class. All skill levels welcome.
Please bring a mat, water, blanket or whatever is needed for a relaxing experience. The class is typically a floor activity, but chairs can be provided.
Guild gallery
December 10
5-6:30 pm
Suggested $20 donation per class
About Katie:
Katie Arnold is a native of Bloomington, Indiana, where she currently resides. She created Rise & Peace Healing to offer an empowered, compassionate & loving space for healing & well-being. The intention of Rise & Peace Healing is to help foster a heart centered & empowered loving awareness within.
Katie has taught yoga classes & events, hosted Reiki sessions & events, Intuitive Spiritual sessions & readings in Bloomington, Nashville, and surrounding southern Indiana. Katie is a Seer, Empath, Intuitive, & Healer. Using her abilities as a channel, medium, empath & seer, she seeks to hold space for others to assist individuals in their lives. She believes in creating safe spaces that uplift and encourage overall well-being and connection to one another & our divine selves.

Guild Concert Series: Under the Eaves featuring Guitarist Carlos Bedoya
2023-12-15 17:30 - 18:30
Carlos Bedoya, a Jacobs School of Music doctoral student, is an intuitive and imaginative artist who possesses both the technical and enlightened musicality to perform any composer’s music beautifully. He will play a combination of classical guitar standards, some Latin American music and two new works written specifically for him.

#CanYouPaint_Challenge
2024-01-01 - 2024-02-28
Exciting changes to the Guild’s galleries are coming this winter. While the building is closed for renovations, the #Can You Paint Challenge online exhibition returns. Artists of all skill levels are invited to participate. Cash prizes will be awarded. Seize the opportunity to find your artist within! Note: This will be in place of the Patron and Young Artist Exhibition.

The Guild Gallery: An Online Exhibition & Sale
2024-01-01 - 2024-03-17
Stay connected to our artists this winter through our online exhibition & sale. Take time to study their paintings while in the comfort of your own home. A variety of mediums and styles are available. The artists never fail to bring us their best work at any time of the year.

Guild Artist Exhibition & Sale
2024-04-15 - 2024-07-12
All new artwork and a refurbished gallery space. Stop in to enjoy our fresh new look. Beautiful paintings abound. The expert technique and talent of our Guild artists shines through.

Jubilee Collection I: Special Exhibition & Sale
2024-04-15 - 2024-07-12
The 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.

Annual Painting Raffle
2024-04-15 - 2024-11-23
A Chance to Own Two Umbrellas – Paris Autumn Rain
Generously donated by Guild artist, Zhen-Zhong Duan
30×30 Watercolor
$30 per ticket / $50 for 2 tickets / $100 for 5 tickets
Drawing date is November 23, 2024, and winner need not be present to win.
The proceeds benefit the Guild’s mission of preserving and promoting artistic excellence.

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