Indiana Heritage Arts

Indiana Heritage Arts Annual Meeting
2025-02-24 18:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
Our annual meeting will be held on Monday, February 24 beginning at 6:00pm via Zoom.

All IHA Members are welcome to sign on and attend.

ZOOM Link:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81247174456

Meeting ID: 812 4717 4456

Passcode: [REDACTED]

A regular board of directors meeting will follow

IHA West Baden Paint-Out
2024-08-02 00:00 - 2024-08-03 23:59 | West Baden Springs Resort, 8538 W Baden Ave, West Baden Springs, Indiana, 47469, United States
Friday and Saturday, August 2nd and 3rd at the West Baden Springs Resort.

Attention Artists — the IHA West Baden Paint Out is back!

Artists can paint the beautiful West Baden Springs Hotel and gardens and then sell their art in the hotel lobby on Saturday afternoon.

No registration fees, just a spectacular place to paint and sell. Call the Brown County Art Gallery register — (812) 988-4609.

Discounted room reservations are available now, call the hotel to book.

IHA pick up artists/buyers
2024-07-14 12:00 - 17:00

IHA Exhibition Ends
2024-07-13 00:00 - 23:59

Painting Selma's Garden
2024-06-15 17:30 - 20:00 | T. C. State Historic Site, 4220 TC Steele Road, Nashville, IN, 47448, United States
Experience Selma Steele’s gardens through the eyes – and works – of Indiana artists from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.At 5:30 pm the “chance to buy” reception opens with food, wine, and tours of the home, studio, and gardens. There will be catering by Kevin Ault featuring food and wine.At 6:00 pm the staff from the Steele Site will present a history-based program in the Visitor Center and the paintings will go on display in the Steele Studio. A 30-percent commission from art sales is shared between the Steele Site, Indiana Heritage Arts, and the Brown County Art Gallery Foundation. After the reception, the Paint Out art will be moved to the Brown County Art Gallery to join the annual IHA exhibit.Reception reservations are Required.45.00 per person (buy your admission at the IHA opening and get a $5 discount)10.00 each per artist and one artist guest.

46th Annual Exhibition and Sale
2024-06-08 00:00 - 2024-07-13 23:59
46th Annual Exhibition & Sale of works by Indiana’s top artists.Exhibit open to the public during regular Gallery hours.

46th Annual Exhibition Reception and Opening
2024-06-07 18:00 - 20:00
SAVE THE DATE!

Join us at the Opening Reception of the 46th Annual IHA Exhibition and Sale for the first chance to view and purchase works from this year’s show. Details to come.

Final Artist Check-in Day
2024-05-19 12:00 - 16:00
Entered artists can deliver their paintings to the Stevens Art Studio in the Brown County Art Gallery from noon – 4 pm, no appointment needed.

Artist Check-in Day 2
2024-05-15 10:00 - 16:00
Entered artists can deliver their paintings to the Stevens Art Studio in the Brown County Art Gallery from 10 am – 4 pm, no appointment needed.

Special Screening of the Hoosier Masters
2024-05-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, Nashville, IN, 47448
Indiana Heritage Arts will be hosting a special screening of “Hoosier Masters,” the IHA Permanent Collection video at the Brown County Public Library on Tuesday, May 14 at 6 pm.Hear the inspirational stories of three IHA artists whose works are represented in the IHA Permanent Collection. Learn about the 46-year history of IHA, which has evolved into one of Indiana’s most prestigious art organizations. This will be a special evening for all art lovers!

Generous hors d’oeuvres and wine will be served.RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. Seating is limited.Register by calling the Brown County Art Gallery at 812.988.4609Thanks to the Brown County Community Foundation and the Indiana Arts Commission for their generous support.

Artist Check-in Day 1
2024-05-11 10:00 - 16:00

2024 Call for Entry Closes
2024-05-05 08:00 - 17:00
All artist Call for Entry, Donor / Sponsor, and Catalog Advertiser submissions for the 46th Annual Exhibition are due.

2024 Call for Entry Opens
2024-03-05 08:00 - 17:00
All Indiana artists are invited to enter the 46th Annual IHA Exhibition & Sale.

Artwork Pick-up
2023-07-09 00:00 - 23:59 | Brown County Art Gallery, One Artist Drive, Nashville, IN, 47448, United States
Pick-up of any unsold artwork begins. Please call the Gallery to schedule a day and time — 812.988.4609.

Drawing Bootcamp: A Complete Introductory Course with Alan Larkin
2023-06-30 09:00 - 2023-07-02 16:00 | Brown County Art Gallery, One Artist Drive, Nashville, IN, 47448, United States
Taught by Alan Larkin, Professor Emeritus at Indiana University South Bend, this three-day drawing workshop is a condensed version of the observational drawing class that Dr. Larkin taught for more than thirty years. Learn the basic skills needed to draw anything you see, strategies to unify these skills, and acceleration techniques to help you become faster without sacrificing accuracy, along with exercises to strengthen your skills. Backup materials will be available to help you work on your own. A class for complete beginners, but an eye-opening experience for seasoned artists as well.

Class size is limited to 15 students, so reserve your spot by calling the Brown County Art Gallery at 812-988-4609 or sending an email to brncagal@gmail.com

Painting Selma's Garden
2023-06-17 17:30 - 20:00 | T. C. State Historic Site, 4220 TC Steele Road, Nashville, IN, 47448, United States
Painting Selma’s Garden returns with an expanded Paint-Out and a special Garden History program before the reception.

Experience Selma Steele’s gardens through the eyes – and works – of Indiana artists from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Beginning at 5:00 p.m., join a party in the garden, visit with artists who created artwork throughout the day, and purchase their works during a Wet Paint Sale. This joint project will feature a select list of some of your favorite IHA artists!Join us for an open house featuring live music by Zelton and John Kay and food and wine by Kevin Ault Catering and Bonified Bites in the beautiful Visitor’s Center. Tour the gardens, home, and studio. Docents will be on hand to present the history. The paintings created by the IHA artists during the day will be on display and for sale in Steele’s studio.The IHA Exhibit at the Brown County Art Gallery will be open from 10 am until 8:30 pm and Steele Site guests can take a shuttle to and from the Gallery from 5-8:30 pm.Call the Gallery at 812-988-4609 to make your reservation.$40 per person, $60 per couple.You can also register online at https://www.indianamuseum.org/pro…/painting-selmas-garden/

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Presented by TC Steele State Historic Site, Brown County Art Gallery, and Indiana Heritage Arts

45th Annual Exhibition & Sale
2023-06-10 00:00 - 2023-07-08 23:59 | Brown County Art Gallery, One Artist Drive, Nashville, IN, 47448, United States
45th Annual Exhibition & Sale of works by Indiana’s top artists.Exhibit open to the public during regular Gallery hours.

45th Annual Exhibition Opening Reception
2023-06-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Brown County Art Gallery, One Artist Drive, Nashville, IN, 47448, United States
SAVE THE DATE!

Join us at the Opening Reception of the 45th Annual IHA Exhibition and Sale for the first chance to view and purchase works from this year’s show. Details to come.

45th Annual Exhibition Judging Day
2023-05-22 10:00 - 17:00 | Brown County Art Gallery, One Artist Drive, Nashville, IN, 47448, United States
Judging for the 45th Annual Exhibition commences. Accepted entrants will be announced by Wednesday, May 24.

Final Artist Check-in Day
2023-05-21 12:00 - 16:00 | Brown County Art Gallery, One Artist Drive, Nashville, IN, 47448, United States

Artist Check-in Day 2
2023-05-17 12:00 - 16:00 | Brown County Art Gallery, One Artist Drive, Nashville, IN, 47448, United States

Artist Check-in Day 1
2023-05-13 12:00 - 16:00 | Brown County Art Gallery, One Artist Drive, Nashville, IN, 47448, United States

2023 Call For Entry Closes
2023-05-05 00:00 - 23:59
All artist Call for Entry, Donor / Sponsor and Catalog Advertiser submissions for the 45th Annual Exhibition are due.

2023 Call for Entry Opens
2023-03-05 00:00 - 2023-05-05 23:59
All Indiana artists are invited to enter the 44th Annual IHA Exhibition & Sale.

2023 Annual Meeting
2023-01-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Brown County Art Gallery, One Artist Drive, Nashville, IN, 47448, United States
Voting for the 2023 Board of Directors will be held in person and on Zoom. Zoom link and slate of officers to be announced.

James Whitcomb Riley Museum Centennial Celebration
2022-10-08 10:00 - 17:00 | James Whitcomb Riley Museum, 528 Lockerbie St 528 Lockerbie Street, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202
Come celebrate our centennial at the JWR Museum Home’s block party featuring music, art and antique vendors, food trucks, and much more! Artists from Indiana Heritage Arts will spend the weeks leading up to celebration painting in the Home and neighborhood, then display their creations at their own special booth.

The History of Brown County Hills Pottery and Library Art Collection Tour
2022-09-09 18:00 - 19:30 | Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, Nashville, IN, 47448
Celebrate Art Colony Weekend with a tour of the Brown County Public Library Art Collection with art historian Rachel Berenson Perry, followed by a presentation on the history of the Brown County Hills Pottery by collector Rick Kelley.

Participants will gather in the lower lobby of the Brown County Public Library for a tour of the art throughout the building. Visitors must enter through the lower level for this program. Parking is available in the Library’s lower lot at the end of east Gould Street. Elevator access is available. Doors open at 5:30 pm.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library and Indiana Heritage Arts.

Registration requested · Walk-ups welcome as space allows

Register Today

IHA West Baden Paint Out
2022-08-12 - 2022-08-13 | West Baden Springs Hotel, 8538 W Baden Avenue, West Baden Springs, IN, 47469, United States
Attention Artists — the IHA West Baden Paint Out is back!
Artists can paint the beautiful West Baden Springs Hotel and gardens then sell your art in the hotel lobby on Saturday afternoon.
No registration fees, just a spectacular place to paint and sell. Call the Brown County Art Gallery register — 812.988.4609.

Discounted room reservations are available now, call the hotel to book.

Artwork Pick-up
2022-07-10 10:00 - 16:00 | Brown County Art Gallery, One Artist Drive, Nashville, IN, 47448, United States
Pick-up of any unsold artwork. Please call the Gallery to schedule a day and time

Painting Selma's Garden
2022-06-18 10:00 - 17:00 | T. C. State Historic Site, 4220 TC Steele Road, Nashville, IN, 47448, United States
presented by IHA and T.C. Steele State Historic Site
Follow the Artists to Brown County… the Place Where it All Began
Indiana’s top artists are heading to T.C. Steele State Historic Site, the place where it happened over 100 years ago. Watch the artists at work as they paint Selma’s Garden from 10 am–5 pm. At 5:30 pm the Site opens for an event filled Open House featuring food, wine and self-guided tours of the gardens and House of the Singing Winds, as well as a Wet Paint Art Sale in the Large Studio.
Reservations required · $45 per person (Participating artists are free)Call 812.988.4609 to reserveTransportation will be available from the Brown County Art Gallery to T.C. Steele State Historic Site, 5-8:30 pm. The Gallery will be open until 8:30 pm this evening.
This is a partner event with the 44th Annual IHA Exhibition and Sale. Book an event package for just $60. Package includes admission to IHA Exhibition Opening Reception, Painting Selma’s Garden, one IHA non-artist membership and two free 2022 passes to T.C. Steele State Historic Site.
