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Brown County Art Colony Weekend
September 9, 2022 - September 11, 2022
Brown County Art Guild Presents – Brown County Art Colony Weekend
September 9 – 11, 2022
Now in its 8th year, the Brown County Art Guild, along with local community partners, offers a variety of activities over three days to celebrate the rich history and continuing presence of artistic life in Indiana’s picturesque Brown County.
FRIDAY
Opening the Path to Creativity Allison Distler and Dixie Ferrer
Enjoy an inspiring day of discovering your own artistic talents.
Friday / workshop / 10a – 4p
$165 member, $195 non-member
Private Brown County location
Brown County Art Guild
https://browncountyartguild.org/product/opening-the-path-to-creativity/
Brown County Library Art Collection Tour & History of Brown County Hills Pottery Program
An inclusive opportunity to learn about these rare and treasured collections from historian, Rachel Perry.
Friday / tour 6p / program immediately following
Free to the public
Brown County Public Library
Friends of the Library and Indiana Heritage Arts
https://browncountylibrary.info
https://indianaheritagearts.org
SATURDAY
34th Great Outdoor Art Contest
Indiana’s oldest plein air painting competition.
Saturday / pre-registration available and day-of-registration 7-10a / judging 2p / awards 3:30-4p
Entry fee / $20 adult, $15 youth, 25% off for Indiana State Museum members
T.C. Steele State Historic Site
www.indianamuseum.org/programs/34th-great-outdoor-art-contest-2
Friends of Marie – A Founders Exhibition
Marie was cherished by many and left a lasting legacy.
Saturday / exhibit opening / 11a-5p
Free to public
Brown County Art Guild
https://browncountyartguild.org/event/friends-of-marie-a-founders-exhibition/
175th Birthday Party for T.C. Steele
A celebration for an iconic Hoosier Group painter and “dean” of the Brown County Art Colony.
Saturday / Steele’s 1925 lecture “The Art of Seeing Beautifully” 2p / birthday cake and ice cream 4p
Free – registered artists / $5 general public
T.C. Steele State Historic Site
www.indianamuseum.org/programs/t-c-steeles-175th-birthday-party
Celebration of T.C. Steele Era & Watermelon Festival
Learn more about this notable artist while enjoying a slice of Selma’s favorite summer fare.
Saturday / exhibit 11a-4p / watermelon offering 1-3p
Free to the public
Brown County History Center
www.browncountyhistorycenter.org
Village Green Entertainment
A variety of artistic activities and events for all ages.
Saturday / 12-4p
Artist Associates of Brown County – Community Paint Together
Indiana Slavic Choir
IU Jacobs School of Music Brass Quintet
Free to public
Intersection of Main and Jefferson Streets
https://www.facebook.com/artistassociatesofBrownCounty/
Founders Cocktail Party
Enjoy of evening of art, music, refreshments and fun.
Saturday / 6-9p
$40 per person, advance purchase encouraged
Brown County Art Guild
https://browncountyartguild.org/event/founders-cocktail-party/
SATURDAY & SUNDAY
Art Colony Auction
Beautiful and striking works by notable Indiana artists for sale.
Hosted by Jackson’s Auction and Real Estate Company
Preview / Saturday 12 – 4p / Sunday 11a – 1p
Auction / Sunday / 1p
Open to the public
Auction paintings online September 1st at www.jacksons-auction.com.
Nancy Noel – Indiana Artist, Pioneer, Superstar
Exhibition & sale – 20 original works and a selection of museum grade reproductions.
Saturday 10a-5p / Sunday 12-5p
Free to public
Brown County Art Gallery
https://www.browncountyartgallery.org/
Singing Winds: The Life & Works of T.C. Steele
Showing of the 2021 WTIU documentary about the Hoosier Group painter and American Impressionist.
Sunday / 2p
Free with standard site admission
T.C. Steele State Historic Site
www.indianamuseum.org/programs/singing-winds-the-life-and-works-of-t-c-steele