striped_chair.pngAbout the Ferrer Gallery

Ferrer Gallery is a multi-faceted art destination located in downtown Nashville, Indiana, in the art colony of Brown County. It occupies a spacious, sunlit area on the second level of the historic Village Green Building, built in 1910. Ferrer Gallery currently represents over 30 local, regional and national artists working in a variety of art and craft mediums, traditional to contemporary. The gallery space is home to the art studios of Dixie and Dick Ferrer and textile artist Barb Brooke Davis. Showcasing original art and crafts, the Gallery provides a location where the public can purchase orginal art as well as meet and watch artists create. Learning opportunities are available to those interested in workshops and group or private classes led by Dick Ferrer, Dixie Ferrer and guest instructors.

Visit the Gallery, buy great art and relax in "Comfy Chair"

 

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Many Ferrer Gallery artists are members of Indiana Artisans, a  state-wide program promoting Indiana made art, crafts and food.

APRIL-Dick Ferrer will be exhibiting his latest paintings including many landscapes of Brown County and surrounding countryside. Retiring from his full time job in January he is now paining every day in his studio at Ferrer Gallery or on location. After commuting to Indianapolis, IN five days a week for the last 14 years, he is thrilled to spend his time and energy doing what brings him joy in his beloved Brown County. Join us in celebrating Dick's new art works as well as his retirement during the artist's reception.

APRIL- Dick's artist's reception will be held SATURDAY, April,  14th  from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Join us in celebrating Dick's new art works as well as his retirement. This will be held during the Nashville Art Walk.

APRIL 14th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Dixie Ferrer will be particpating in the Brown County Wellness Weekend at the Nashville YMCA. She will be showing students' work and discussing her "Reclaim Your Creative" classes held at Ferrer Gallery. You will learn-explore-discover and PLAY.

APRIL 14- Nashville Art Walk 5:00 pm-8:00 pm. Over 13 galleries and studios in downtown Nashville will be displaying special exhibits, music and refreshments.

 

MAY-12th-13th Brown County Spring Blossom Art Fair-Sat. 10:00 am-8:00 pm -Sun. 10:00 am-5:00 pm. Ferrer Gallery's artist Barb Brooke Davis will have a booth featuring her wonderful "wooly" spring blossom accessories.

MAY 12-Nashville Art Walk 5:00 pm-8:00 pm.

JUNE 22-23-24-Dixie and Dick Ferrer will be participating in the Brown County Studio Tour. They will be guest artists at Oak Grove Pottery.  

 

Dixie Ferrer
Mixed Media Artist

an artist exploring the combination of painting, mixed media and collage

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Dixie has been re-visiting her "Koi and Water Pond" series.
She has several new oil paintings (one is 2'x3')ready for exhibit and gicleé reproductions available in a variety of sizes. These can be seen at Ferrer Gallery and will be included in her showing at the Brown County Studio Tour in June.

April 14th Dixie will be participating in the Brown County Wellness Weekend held at the local YMCA. She will be displaying some of her students' works and be present to discuss the connection between creativity and good health. Dixie offers classes at Ferrer Gallery on "Reclaiming Your Cretivity" where students learn, explore, discover and play.

April 16- Dixie and Dick are volunteering to teach a painting workshop at the BETA Teen Center in Nashville. They are excited to share their skills with this enthusiatic group of young adults.

 


 

 

 

 

Dick Ferrer
Fine Art Paintings

This is what Dick has been up to

As of January Dick officially retired from his long running "paycheck" job. Dick is now able to spend his days painting in his studio in Ferrer Gallery and on location. He loves capturing his favorite scenes in Brown County and the surrounding countryside. He will be holding a special exhibit of his latest paintings in April at the gallery with a reception on April 14th from 5:00-8:00. Join us in celebrating Dick's new art works as well as his retirement during his reception.

This April Dick will be painting in the "First Brush of Spring" paint out in New Harmony Indiana. He loves the area and plans on painting all three days...total joy.

Barb Brooke Davis
Vintage Textile Artist

barb_working_in_studio.jpgBarb has a new collection of felted wool table runners and lots of gorgeous fall leaf and pumpkin pillows. She's also been working on more beautiful impressionistic felted landscapes, both as pillows and framed art. Zip on over and check them out!

Barb's Upcoming Shows & Events

Bloomington Spinners & Weavers Guild Fiber Arts Show

November 11 & 12, 2011
Friday 5-9 pm | Saturday 10 am-5 pm

Brown County Winter Art & Craft Fair

November 25 & 26, 2011
Friday 10 am-6 pm | Saturday 10 am-5 pm
Seasons Conference Center | Nashville, IN

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Open daily  from 10:00-5:00. Closed on Tues.