Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites

En Plein Air Painting
10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Indiana’s top artists are gathering at T.C. Steele State Historic Site for the annual Painting Selma’s Garden, held in partnership with Indiana Heritage Arts and the Brown County Art Gallery, with support from the Brown County Community Foundation.

Come watch several painters in action as they work “en plein air” (outdoors) to create art inspired by the natural beauty of the site and, in particular, the formal gardens that were once nurtured by Selma Steele, T.C.’s second wife. The daytime event is included as part of the free admission offer for all Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites locations that day in recognition of Juneteenth.

Are you an artist interested in creating artworks during Painting Selma’s Garden? Contact Indiana Heritage Arts at 812-988-4609 for information on how to apply.

Evening Reception
5:30-8 p.m.

In the evening, artists and art lovers alike will come together for a reception and wet paint art sale in the large studio. Come enjoy food, wine and music while you browse the variety of artworks available for sale. The House of the Singing Winds and formal gardens will also be open for self-guided tours during the reception. This fundraising event is open to adults ages 18 and older and reservations are required.

Participating artists can purchase discounted tickets for the reception by calling the Brown County Art Gallery at 812-988-4609.

Price: $45/person; $10 participating artists and their guests