Printmakers Get Their Due
2025-07-19 - 2025-08-23 | Brown County Art Gallery, One Artist Drive, Nashville, Indiana, 47448
This popular exhibit features work created by Indiana’s best printmakers. From modern to traditional, printmaking has a history in Brown County dating back to 1910.
Enjoy work by the early printmakers hanging with work by today’s top practitioners, whose dazzling prints are for sale! Part of any proceeds will benefit the Brown County Art Gallery Foundation.

“Snap” an exhibit of photography from past to present
2025-08-30 - 2025-09-27 | Indiana
The historic Brown County Art Gallery presents
“Snap” an exhibit of photography from past to present
Brown County has a rich history of photography from the early photographers who traveled from house to house, capturing images of the recently deceased and their families to the development of photography as fine art.
Frank Hohenberger created a career as an art photographer and writer, leaving a photographic and written history of early life in Brown County and the formation of the Brown County Art Colony.
The legacy of these early photographers continues as today’s cameras still focus on the natural beauty that is Brown County. New technology has expanded the possibilities for the modern practitioner, allowing creative bending and image enhancement for the professional and the amateur alike.
The Brown County Art Gallery invites area photographers to enter the “Snap” exhibit.
Professional Photographer Rodney Margison will serve as curator of the exhibition. Photographers, 18-years and older, both professional and amateur are eligible.
Those curated into the exhibit will be notified of drop off dates. All work may be offered for sale with a 25% commission to the Brown County Art Gallery Foundation.
Work must be matted.

Collector's Showcase 2025 – The House of the Singing Winds En Homage
2025-10-04 - 2025-11-16 | Brown County Art Gallery, One Artist Drive, Nashville, Indiana, 47448
Official Grand Opening
Saturday, October 4

Doors open 5:00 pm
Exhibit opens
Wine and Food all evening
Play sitting #1
6:00 pm
30 minutes
Play sitting #2
7:00 pm
30 minutes
Reservations required
$45.00 per person

Call Gallery to RSVP (812) 988-4609 or email brncagal@gmail.com.
Pay in advance or at the door.
Sunday, October 5

Doors open at Noon
Play 2:00 pm
Admission $10
Reservations requested
Light refreshments
Group rates available

Saturday, Oct 11

Doors open at Noon
$10 admission
Reservations requested
Light refreshments
Group rates available
2:00 pm
“Selma and the Painter”
One act play starring Jill Tasker. The love story that led to an Art Colony
2:45 pm
“Tour the Exhibit with the Artists.”
C.W. Mundy and Rita Spalding walk visitors through the “House of the Singing Winds en Homage” exhibit and share their 3 year journey painting the iconic art sanctuary.

Sunday, October 12

Doors open at Noon
$10 admission
Reservations requested
Light refreshments
Group rates available
2:00 pm
“Selma and the Painter”
A one act play starring Jill Tasker,. the love story that led to an Art Colony.
Includes the exhibit
“House of the Singing Winds: en Homage”

Sunday, October 19

Doors open at Noon, Free admission
2:00 pm
“The Gardener and the Artist” with Rita Spalding
A special program on painting Selma Steele’s Garden in the wilderness and the restoration that brought it back to life. Rita is not only a floral painter, but a floral expert with beautiful gardens of her own and a history of knowledge on rare varieties. Enjoy her work and ask your gardening questions.
Make your reservations by calling the Brown County Art Gallery (812) 988-4609 or reserve by email and pay at the door brncagal@gmail.com

Week day hours

October 13 through November 16
10-5pm
Free Admission

Native Sons Exhibition Opens at Gallery
2025-11-22 - 2025-12-15 | Brown County Art Gallery, One Artist Drive, Nashville, Indiana, 47448
Native Sons, an exhibition of the art of David Gore, John Wm. Sisson, and James Tracy will take place Nov. 22-Dec. 15 at the Brown County Art Gallery. There will be an opening reception on Nov. 22 from 3-5 p.m.
The three have deep roots in Brown County and have spent the majority of their lives there creating their highly original art.
Tracy was born in Brown County, his pioneer ancestors arriving there in the early 1830s. He began formal art training at eight years of age, won many regional and national art competitions while at Columbus North High School, and attended The University of New Mexico and Indiana University. His work is widely collected and has won awards in many regional and national art Exhibitions.
John Wm. Sisson has a life-long association with Brown County. He began visiting relatives there when he was a boy. Upon graduating from Purdue University with degrees in Fine Art and Anthropology he moved to the art colony in 1970. He is also an avid writer and collaborated with the artist Nancy Noel on the highly successful book, “Believe”.
David Gore’s family moved to Brown County when he was a boy. His interest in the arts was piqued by his exposure to the art of the early Brown County masters. He studied Fine Art at Indiana State University and Indiana University and has had a highly successful multi-faceted career as a visual artist, musician, singer and master carpenter. He describes his work as “a form of Abstract Expressionism using bits and pieces of ‘found objects'”.
The term “Assemblage” is sometimes used to describe this style and technique.
Paintings are offered for sale with part of the proceeds to benefit the Brown County Foundation.
Gallery is open daily with free admission and free parking.

2025 Annual IPAPA Member Exhibition & Sale
2025-12-06 - 2025-12-31 | Brown County Art Gallery, One Artist Drive, Nashville, Indiana, 47448
December 6 – December 31, 2025
$5,000 in Awards
Reception and Awards Presentation
Saturday, December 13 – 2-4pm Awards at 3pm

Uplands Winter Wine Market
2025-12-06 12:00 - 17:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Brown County Art Gallery, One Artist Drive, Nashville, Indiana, 47448
The Indiana Uplands Wine Trail presents
Uplands Winter Wine Market
Sip and shop at our annual Winter Market featuring art, wine tasting, and holiday goodies, with all nine wineries of the IUWT and the best in local artisans.
Event Tickets: $30 (all taxes and fees included)
includes all wine tasting, souvenir wine trail glass and tote bag.

28th Annual Mabel B. Annis Student Art Competition
2026-03-07 - 2026-04-14 | Brown County Art Gallery, One Artist Drive, Nashville, Indiana, 47448
The Annual Mabel B. Annis student art competition features works by 7th – 12th-grade art students from Bartholomew, Brown, Greene, Jackson, Johnson, Morgan, and Monroe County schools. Home school students may participate if they are under the guidance of a licensed Art Teacher.
The Competition is judged and includes six categories:
Painting | Drawing | 3-D | Print | Photography | Video
Over $14,000 cash was awarded to participants last year. A $250.00 IHA “Teacher of the Year” award will be given in both the Junior High and Senior High Divisions.
All teachers will receive a stipend for their participation.
Artist Israel Solomon returns as this year’s judge. Israel Solomon who will not only act as a judge but will speak to the students and bring examples of his work. Professional artist and teacher Israel Solomon will educate young art students about the ways they can turn their love of art into a career.
He is a member of the 18 Art Collective which gives exhibition space and support to artists of color in Indianapolis. His studios are at the Harrison Art Center.
Reception and awards will be on Sunday, March 8th at 2:00pm

A Centennial Victorian Tea
2026-04-19 14:00 - 17:00 | Brown County Art Gallery, One Artist Drive, Nashville, Indiana, 47448
After 25 continuous years of hosting our beloved annual Victorian Tea, paused during the pandemic, the Brown County Art Gallery is proud to bring this tradition back one last time with a very special Centennial Tea, celebrating 100 years of the Gallery (founded in 1926).
Guests will enjoy an elegant tea service featuring an assortment of delicious tea fare, a special favor, door prizes, and a raffle, including a beautiful painting by Gallery artist Jodie Friend.
The afternoon will also include a one-act play, “Selma and the Painter,” performed by Broadway actress Jill Tasker, telling the beautiful love story of renowned artist T.C. Steele and the woman behind his legendary career.
✨ This promises to be a memorable and meaningful celebration of art, history, and tradition.
Reservations are required.
💲 $50 per person
For more information or to reserve your spot, visit
👉 https://browncountyartgallery.org/ or call (812) 988-4609.

Painting Selma's Garden
2026-06-13 10:00 - 17:00 | T.C. Steele State Historic Site, 4220 TC Steele Road, Nashvill, Indiana, 47448
Join us at the T.C. Steele State Historic Site for a day of art, inspiration, and celebration!
🗓 Date & Time:
June 13th, 2026
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM – Artists at work, paintings available for purchase all day
5:00 PM – Centennial Celebration Reception featuring the play “Selma and the Painter” in the Steele Studio
📍 Location:
T.C. Steele State Historic Site, Unionville, Indiana
🎟 Reception Tickets:
$40 per person – reservations required.
Event Highlights:

Watch Indiana’s top artists bring Selma’s garden to life on canvas.
Enjoy a celebratory reception with live performances of the play, refreshments, and a chance to purchase artwork.
Explore the historic House of the Singing Winds and gardens.

This is a perfect day to celebrate art, history, and community. Don’t miss it!
