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38th Great Outdoor Art Contest

38th Great Outdoor Art Contest
  • Date

    Sep 12
  • Time

    7am – 4 pm
  • Ages

    All Ages
  • Admission

    Separate Ticket Required

Join us for this outdoor painting competition.

The oldest plein air painting competition in Indiana celebrates its 38th year! Come enjoy the outdoors and watch artists create. Or, be a part of this special day by registering yourself as a participating artist and share your artistic talents with others.

Gates open at 7 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12, for artists to bring their blank pages and canvases to be stamped on-site, then it’s off to work. Artwork is judged at 2 p.m. and awards will be announced beginning at 3:30 p.m.

The winning pieces will be displayed until Sept. 30th at the Brown County Art Guild in downtown Nashville, Indiana, following the contest

Registration can be done online or by mail. Fill out this form and you may either email it to cwhetzel@indianamuseum.org, or mail it to the address listed within. Day-of registration is also available.

The Great Outdoor Art Contest is part of Brown County Art Colony Weekend, Sept. 11-13.

Ticketing Info

AUG. REGISTRATION RATES:
$15 adults; $10 for youth/teens (ages 3-17)

SEPT. REGISTRATION RATES:
$20 adults; $15 for youth/teens (ages 3-17)

If you are a member, subtract 25% from your registration fee. Make your check or money order payable to T.C. Steele State Historic Site. To reserve your appointment, remit payment, or to pay via phone, call the site at 812.988.2785.

Day-of registration is available.

Regular site admission additional for historic building tours.

Member
25% Discount
Adult
$20
Youth
$15
Visitor
$5