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May 2019
Ascension Fine Arts Features “National Parks”: Photography by Dan Cook
Dan Cook is a photographer from Franklin, Indiana. Over the years he has traveled across the US photographing the natural beauty of the country. His newest show is a collection of images from National Parks, primarily in the west.
Find out more »June 2019
Art Guild Summer Exhibition and Sale
A brand-new selection of works for sale by the Guild's well-respected juried artists. Guests are invited to visit and explore the Guild's two floors of gallery space to view the artists' undeniable talent.
Find out more »Landscapes: Views & Vistas
A special exhibition and sale of the picturesque landscapes by the Guild's current member artists as well as an extraordinary and scenic display from the Guild's historic collection.
Find out more »Intarsia Wood Art by Jerry Clifton
Intarsia is an art technique that uses varied shapes, sizes, and species of wood to create a mosaic-like picture with the illusion of depth, using the natural color variations of wood. Finished pieces can include hundreds of different pieces and take 60 or more hours to complete. Head to Ascension Fine Arts to see Intarsia work by this talented artist who lives in Decatur, Indiana.
Find out more »Ascension Fine Arts Hosts Painter Bill Bickers
Ascension Fine Arts is hosting a special showing of paintings by Brownstown resident Bill Bickers. Bickers was raised in Columbus, Indiana and grew up with an appreciation of the design, color, and texture of the local architecture. His abstract impressionist paintings are inspired by southern Indiana landscapes and the shapes and shades of everyday life. He paints in acrylics, frequently using a palette knife.
Find out more »“Impressions for Imbibing” by Carl deGraaf
Indiana Artisan Carl deGraaf has been a potter for over 30 years. A special exhibit of deGraaf pottery will be on exhibit!
Find out more »July 2019
Proud to be an American Month at eXplore Brown County
Celebrate our independence with a special emphasis on our responsibility to environmentalism and the cost of our footprint at eXplore Brown County! Guides will share with you the habitat of our hardwood forest, but they will also alert you to the environmental challenges in Brown County and the Hoosier National Forest. eXplore Brown County understands the importance of education in preservation. 15 zip lines included in four tours give will educate you in the best environment...fun! Soar freely with the birds 90 feet in the air from tree top to tree top and visualize the millions of critters below you that need you to care for their habitat. Of course, the adrenaline rush is still included!
Find out more »Annual Used Stamp and Craft Sale
Wahoo! In only one month, Wishful Thinking will be hosting its annual Used Stamp and Craft Sale! Sort through your gently used and/or no longer wanted stamping and scrapbooking supplies and let the shop know if you'd like to sell your items. Drop them off in time for the sale to begin...then shop your heart out on others' used goods. Come in to find bargains, bargains, bargains! Please note that this is a cash only sale.
Find out more »TRIRI Rainstorm Bike Ride
TRIRI (Touring Ride in Rural Indiana) Rainstorm offers an intensive week of cycling for riders preferring longer distances. Each day's route is approximately 100 miles, and there are no layover days. Rainstorm travels over hard-surfaced back roads in southern Indiana. Terrain ranges from rolling to hilly and you can definitely expect to be challenged! Three nights lodging in Indiana State Park inns, Brown County included, and two nights in nice hotels is included in the tour fee. All accommodations offer comfortable beds, air conditioning, and free WiFi.
Find out more »A Look Back in Time – Historical Walking Tour
Learn the fascinating history of Brown County during this guided, walking tour through the Village! This tour begins and ends at the Visitors Center and includes the local natural history of the land, peoples, industry, and founding of the art colony. The stroll includes up to five rest stops and progresses from the oldest settlement to the new Visitors Center. Enjoy yarns of the humor and the hardships, as well as the contrast between the rural folks and the artists told by your tour guide. The tour itself is book-ended by two history films shown in the Visitors Center!
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