new harmony

Owen Building - New Harmony

The New Harmony Gallery, a branch of the Hoosier Art Salon, is a nonprofit entity whose mission is to promote Indiana artists and their art. The Gallery is devoted to the town of New Harmony and delights in its contribution to the artistic, cultural, and economic viability of the area.

Dr. George Rapp and his wife, Peggy, were the principal force behind this gallery. Success with this project has been greatly enhanced by volunteers from Beta Chapter of Kappa Kappa Kappa, the New Harmony Associates and the many other residents of this area who volunteer their time and talents.

The gallery specializes in promoting Indiana artists who work in all types of mediums and skills with several different exhibits throughout the year, including the First Brush of Spring Plein Air Paint Out competition, the Clowes Collaborative, and the Annual Exhibition. Workshops are open for all members to register. All exhibited artwork is for purchase in the gallery and in our online store.

We are a not-for-profit entity.

Gallery hours:
Thursday and Sunday: 1-4 PM
Friday and Saturday: 12-4 PM
Or by appointment:
Call (812) 483-8325

Hours are subject to change.

2025 UPcoming events at New Harmony

March 8 – April 13, 2025

Showcasing the creativity of local elementary kids and high school seniors. The senior art show will be judged. 2D & 3D pieces are encouraged, as well as mixed media and fine art.

Reception: Saturday, March 15th, 2:00-4:00 PM CST, Awards presented at 3:30 PM CST

April 23 – April 26, 2025

Each year 150 artists or more from near and far come to town to participate in the annual First Brush of Spring Plein Air Paint Out. Check out the First Brush of Spring on the Events page!

The several-day event showcases competitions, sales, art sales, and exhibitions.

April 23 – June 1, 2025  

Artists are asked to create a ‘Field Study’ (usually during the previous First Brush of Spring event) to be stamped at the Hoosier Art Salon. Artists then recreate the subject into a ‘Finished’ masterpiece in their studio to be exhibited at the Hoosier Art Salon New Harmony Gallery during the First Brush of Spring 2025.  All mediums are welcome. 

Reception: Wednesday, April 23, 2025, 5:00 – 7:00 PM CST

New info and entries for 2025!  Information coming soon!

Saturday, April 26, 20256 9:00 – 12:00 PM CST

Held at the Ribeyre Center, artists are invited to sell their inventory from their studios, as well as wet-paint pieces just created. Visitors have the opportunity to meet, discuss, and purchase a piece from their favorite artist they’ve had their eye on all week. 

Registration to be released soon!

3-Day Oil Workshop

May 13- 15, &2025   9:00am-4:00pm

The Loft at Capers, New Harmony, IN

The class will cover the basic principles of oil painting for painting a variety of floral arrangements. The focus of this two-day workshop will be dynamic compositions with arrangements that are elegant and sophisticated, casual and relaxed, and bold.  We will also be including a small cooking class hosted by Capers on the evening of May 13th, cocktail hour at the gallery, and a class dinner at the Red Geranium on May 14th for the participants. Box lunches will be available for ordering during the course. 

HAS Member and Non-member fees apply.

June 7 – July 20, 2024

Participating artists include Kyle Ragsdale (Indy, oils), Kevin J. Wilson (Indy, colored pencil), Cindy Zeigler (FL, oils),
Diane Wunderlich (Newburgh, watercolor), and Mark Waninger (Jamestown, wood). A vibrant variety of creative
expressions such as paintings, woodworking, drawings, abstracts, etc., to provoke community engagement and
tell a story.

Reception: Saturday, June 14, 2025, 3:00-5:00 PM CST

Tuesday & Wednesday, June 10 & 11, 2025   9:30 PM -12:00 PM

Ceramic Camp is designed to give your child a fun and educational day to get their hands dirty with clay!

Ages 7-9yo
9:30-12:00 PM

Ages 10-15yo
1:30 – 4:00 PM 

Instructor: Riley Penticuff
Location TBD

Reception: Sunday, July 13, 1:00-3:00 PM CST

July 26 – September 14, 2025

A Hoosier Art Salon artist members exhibit featuring scenes of summer experiences! Mixed Media, 2D & 3D are welcome.
Entry fees apply.

Reception: Saturday, August 9th, 3:00-5:00 PM CST, Awards at 4:30 PM CST

September 20 – November 9, 2025

Featuring all watercolor pieces that capture the seasons of summer and fall landscapes, nature, and experiences.

Limited to Hoosier Art Salon members only.

Reception: Saturday, October 11, 3:00-5:00 PM CST

Saturday, September 20, 2025 9:00-5:00 PM CST
Sunday, September 21, 2025 9:00-4:00 PM CST

Vendors line the streets, showcasing art, gifts, antiques, crafts, and more!

Child craft hosted by the Hoosier Art Salon in the gallery.

Thursday, November 20, 2025
5:00 – 7:00 PM CST

Get ready for the Holidays and learn to cut exquisite snowflake designs!

Instructed by Denise Rapp of New Harmony. Paper and scissors included $25/person. Appetizers and drinks provided. All ages are welcome! Classes are limited to 20.

November 15 – January 4, 2026

Formally known as the Shop Small, Shop Local Exhibit, features local and surrounding artists from Southern Indiana.

Reception: Saturday, November 29, 3:00-5:00 PM CST (Small Business Saturday)

November 15 – December 7th, 2025

Donated pieces from the surrounding artists. HAS to provide canvases for artists to create a piece. All media are welcome. The auction will be displayed in the New Harmony gallery and bidding will take place online.

December 5-7, 2025

A weekend filled with old-fashioned holiday celebrations with music, shopping, parades, food, vendors, tree lighting, Candyland for the kids, puppet shows, and Santa! This is a community-wide event. HAS will host letter-writing to Santa.