nashville arts & entertainment commission
~ by Amy Huffman Oliver
In 1907, American impressionist painter T. C. Steele first captured Brown County’ s unique landscapes and color on a canvas.
One hundred years and generations of artists later, the State of Indiana recognized Brown County as“ The Art Colony of the Midwest.”
In 2012, the state designated Nashville as an Indiana Cultural District called“ Arts Village Brown County,” increasing its access to state arts funding. To support and coordinate these activities, the town council created the Nashville Arts and Entertainment Commission( NAEC).
The commission’ s nine members, each appointed by the town council for a threeyear term, provide the leadership and funding necessary to coordinate public murals, art displays, and performing arts projects. The commission allocates resources from state grants, endowments, and local tax dollars to a wide variety of art-related activities. courtesy photo
Sidney Bolam, stone carver, participating in the Living Art Colony project.
22 Our Brown County • Jan./ Feb. 2025