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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
School’s Out for Summer Celebration at eXplore Brown County
Watch out! Your teachers are waiting for you at eXplore Brown County. But, fun and adventure, is what they have to teach you! Let the teaching guides also share with you an education of the Hoosier National Hardwood Forest. Perhaps you will see a white tail deer and her new fawn! The woods are full of baby critters just waiting to say hi. It's important to also discuss how we can all preserve this beautiful place and the animals that are threatened and endangered. Your teaching guides also will share some fun stories about Brown County’s colorful past and the characters that made it a famous art colony. All this education while you soar 80 feet in the air over 15 different zip lines included on four different tours. Education is awesome at eXplore Brown County!
Find out more »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 »41st Annual Indiana Heritage Arts Exhibit
Indiana Heritage Arts makes its home at the historic Brown County Art Gallery in Nashville! What started as a local competition, the annual exhibition and sale has grown statewide and is open to any artist with ties to Indiana. The annual June exhibition and sale is one of the largest art competitions in the Midwest, with well over 100 artists participating for the crown. All paintings are for sale!
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 »Hard Truth Hills Concert Series
Enjoy the great outdoors with a side of entertainment at Hard Truth Hills! With 325-acres of land, the Brown County forest will surround you as you listen to live music on the terrace amphitheater! Kick back and relax outside. Dig in to grilled food, a full bar with tasty drinks, and have some fun! All ages are welcome!
Find out more »Summer Adult Beginners Art Class
Check out these summer art classes for adults with little or no experience! M.K. Watkins, Brown County artist/muralist, will offer the class every Wednesday from June 12 - July 10 at the BETA Teen Center. She specializes in oil, acrylic, and watercolor paintings.
Find out more »Open Mic Night at the Brown County Inn
Join Brown County's local musicians for Open Mic Night every Wednesday at the Brown County Inn! Enjoy tasty food, craft beer, wine, and specialty cocktails, along with great music. Bring your own instrument and sign up to play...or simply sit back and relax!
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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