First Brush of Spring
April 23 - April 26
Field to Finish Exhibit
April 23 – June 1, 2025
Reception and Awards
April 23, 2025
5:00 – 7:00 pm
First Brush of Spring
April 23-26, 2025
The Paint Out begins on Wednesday, April 23. Hundreds of artists from around the country come to New Harmony, IN to participate. With the beautiful blooming peonies, historical landmarks, labyrinths, rolling hills, and Victorian homes that line the streets, there is always a subject to be painted! From early in the morning until late at night, easels pop up all over New Harmony. While the artists are creating their masterpieces, the rest of the community and visitors enjoy the spectator sport of cruising through the streets and river paths in golf carts, on foot, or on bicycles to see who is painting what. Spectators attempt to see through the eye of the artist, viewing what lies in front of them, then studying what they choose to put on canvas. Styles vary from realism to impressionism to “How are they seeing that?!?”
The Larry Rudolech Quick Draw Competition
April 24, 2025
Awards presentation at 5:30 pm
Redbud Park
Art Show and Sale
April 26, 2025
The Ribeyre Center
9 am to Noon
Plein Air Competition Awards Ceremony
April 26, 2025
2:00 pm
Holy Angels Community Center
All images are courtesy of Andy Batt!