Docent led tour. John was not only knowledgable but enthusiastic to share the history of TC Steele. Felt we knew the history of the art, studio and house when we left. John brought the family to life. John described Steele's progression in his career and his influence on Indiana's art community. We highly recommend going to this site. the state has a treasure in this beautifully kept site.
T C Steele is arguably the finest and most widely recognized artist from the 19th Century Hoosier Salon. A plein air artist [from French "En plein air...an... expression which means 'in the open air' the act of painting outdoors, per Wikipedia], this is a total experience...an opportunity to see thelargest single collection of his work; his home; his studio; and the grounds. Look closely at the reviewers and you will note that most have penned only a select few reviews or a great many, suggesting the richness of an experience that would motivate such people to write. Yes, it is a bit out of the way but a rare total opportunity to not only take in excellent works but also get a real sense of the artist (and of his wife) and of his inspiration. Modest fee for tour.
This site is like a giant time capsule that you can walk through. The studio and home are filled with the artist's work and are much like he and his wife left in in the early part of the twentieth century. The guides are very knowledgeable and the grounds very rustic and inviting. Well worth the $5 entry.
Since I Am An Artist I Especially Enjoyed Our (Mostly Level) 1-Hour Walking Tour of The Artist's Studio, Home, Gardens, & Grounds Conducted By A Knowlegeable Guide. A Nominal Fee Is Charged.
A quiet place to see some real Hoosier art from the last century. It's a bit off the beaten path, but well worth the time you take to get there.
The tour guide was very knowledgeable about the site and information about Steele and his family. The grounds needs some work but worthwhile to visit.
Beautiful grounds and house. Learned a lot about early settlement of artists. Made me appreciate the long history of Brown County's aesthetic appeal.
Setting is very beautiful wooded ridge. Gallery was quite significant. Tour of home was one of the best I've been through, as mostly original furnishings. Staff here was most friendly, knowledgeable, courteous, and extremely helpful. Gardens were a bit dry and gone by when we visited. Highly recommended. About 2 miles S of Indiana46 Belmont Indiana.
I have been here several times but my husband hadn't. We stopped by on Monday and the buildings were closed but the grounds were open. It was a lovely day and we walked around for a while and chatted with an employee. I love it when the plein air artists are there painting. It is great to see them and to paint with them. They do it in May and September. I love the house and the furnishing. The studio is full of his paintings which are awesome! They even have his table and paint brushes. It is not well advertized, but well worth a visit.
Take the 1 hour, $5 tour. Well worth it. Because of cold weather, we were the only 2 on the tour so we got to ask lots of questions and see much of this esteemed artist's work.