Art and Culture in

RIPLEY COUNTY, INDIANA

Ripley County is home to a wide variety of artists and craftsmen. Photographers, painters, musicians, actors, writers as well as those working in metal, glass, and wood, are all part of the Ripley County arts community.

Art and Culture in Ripley County Indiana
Art and Culture in Ripley County Indiana
Art and Culture in Ripley County Indiana
Anjali Fong Photography
Business Genre
Long Business Description

Anjali Fong is a commercial and portrait photographer based in Southeastern Indiana and Cincinnati.  To commission a project, do complete the form below or send an email to fong@anjalifong.com

 

Business Website Address
Business Phone Number
812-733-0328
Business Name
Business Genre
Long Business Description

Accidental Artist - Mixed media, using paint, print and found objects and designed to inspire and empower. Ask about classes.

Business Phone Number
(812) 623-2810
Location
Business Address
5814 E. St. Rd. 48
Sunman, IN
47041
Batesville Area Arts Council
Business Genre
Long Business Description

The Batesville Area Arts Council (Formerly Rural Alliance for the Arts) has enhanced the Batesville/Oldenburg communities with a rich arts culture since our founding in December 1988. We are a 501c3 not-for-profit, consisting of a volunteer 20-member board and a part-time administrator. With the support of the many volunteer and business organizations in the community that have given generously of their time and talent, BAAC has funded over $1,000,000 into Arts in Education programming into our 6 area schools (and counting!) along with a myriad of art and entertainment opportunities accessible to all. We at BAAC believe a strong arts presence is an integral part of maintaining a vibrant community, and we welcome you to join us in our mission!
Melissa Moenter, Executive Director

 

Business Website Address
Business Phone Number
812-933-0355
Location
Business Address
PO Box 307
Batesville, IN

47006
Bonnie Hertel
Business Name
Business Genre
Long Business Description

Art From The Heart - Hand woven accents and stained glass hangings.

Business Phone Number
(812) 934-2840
Location
Business Address
510 W. Pearl St.
Batesville IN
47006
Charlie Winburn
Business Name
Business Genre
Long Business Description

Pyroengraving of wildlife and native American themes onto gourds. Carved wildlife images on antlers and walking sticks.

Location
Business Address
13375 N. St. Road 229
Batesville, IN
47006
Chaz Kaiser
Business Name
Business Genre
Long Business Description

Aesthetic Metal Studio - Creating metal sculptures and fountains from copper, bronze, stainless steel and steel. Also, copper counter tops and copper repouss?. Art work may be seen at: Ertel Cellars Winery, 3794 E County Road 1100 N, Batesville, IN; and Schwestern Gallery of Art, Main St., Oldenburg, IN

Business Website Address
Business Phone Number
(812) 934-4468
Location
Business Address
16 Indiana Ave
Batesville, IN
Debi Black
Business Name
Business Genre
Long Business Description

Art 4 The Light Studio- Landscapes and flowers in water-miscible oils with a Christian theme. Also, classes in water-miscible oils, water color, acrylics, and tole painting.

Location
Business Address
3287 E. County Rd. 400 N.
Milan, IN
47031
Delores Marple
Business Name
Business Genre
Long Business Description

Troll Tracks

Handmade and each is one of a kind.

WELCOME TO HOB KNOBBY HOLLOW!

Happy, cute animals and fantasy characters live here.

I make them without molds and each is one of a kind.

Individually hand sculpted by me from a lump of clay.
 

I have been sculpting for over 20 years both in wood and in clay.

Location
Business Address
Versailles, IN
47042
Jennifer Ripley
Business Name
Business Genre
Long Business Description

Watercolor and acrylic paintings, as well as pencil/ink and mixed media art. Specializing in landscapes.

Location
Business Address
PO Box 457
Versailles, IN
47042
Jim Waldo
Business Name
Business Genre
Long Business Description

Jim Waldo is a self-taught photographer with over 25 years of photography experience.  Jim’s work has been widely published, and has won many photography awards. His photographs include nature, landscapes, and wildlife throughout the US, Canada, Mexico, and Cuba. He also has photos of historic landmarks of southern Indiana that hang in the office of Indiana Landmarks in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Katie Fleming
Business Name
Business Genre
Long Business Description

Emerging artist, Katie Fleming, graduated with a BFA degree in Fine Art from Ball State University in 2014. Her recent work is dedicated to the unique beauty of the Indiana landscape as well as its fascinating flora and fauna. With every painting, Katie strives to show the rest of the world that Indiana is an extraordinary place that should not be overlooked. The size of works vary, ranging from small works on paper to large works on canvas. Most of Katie’s work is made with pastel, acrylic, watercolor, or oil.

Katie lives in Milan, and is also an art instructor at Tri-State Artisans in Batesville.

Custom artwork and classes are available! Contact Katie at fineartbykatie@gmail.com for further details!

Business Phone Number
(765) 215-9306
Business Fax
fineartbykatie@gmail.com
Location
Business Address
141 Batesville Shopping Center
Batesville, IN
47006
North Atlantic Co
Business Name
Business Genre
Long Business Description

Here at The North Atlantic Company, we are all about building and creating furniture and lighting out of iron pipes.

Business Phone Number
812-363-5790
Location
Business Address
120 S Elm St
Batesville, IN
47006
Rich Fowler
Business Name
Business Genre
Long Business Description

Brush & Palette Frame Shop - Custom framed oil and photographic landscapes and art supplies.

Business Website Address
Location
Business Address
1356 St. Rd. 46, Suite B
Batesville, IN
47006
Robert Maple
Business Name
Business Genre
Long Business Description

Red Forge, Inc. is a full service fabrication shop, with creative ideas, in all types of metals including aluminum, cast iron, stainless steel and tool steel. Robert Maple also creates stone and metal sculptures.

Location
Business Address
4552 St. Road 46
Batesville, IN
47006
Robin Dyer
Business Name
Business Genre
Long Business Description

Carl Dyer's Original Moccasins - Each pair of handsewn leather moccasins is unique, made in one of several styles. A Certificate of Authenticity accompanies every pair sold. Photo-Roland Rein shows one step in the process.

Business Website Address
Business Phone Number
(812) 667-5442
Location
Business Address
PO Box 31
Friendship, IN
47021
Roland Rein
Business Name
Business Genre
Long Business Description

The Basket Man - Handmade, woven hardwood maple baskets, red and white oak furniture of the 1700 style. Available through Carl Dyer's Original Moccasins in Friendship, IN.

Business Website Address
Business Phone Number
(812) 667-5442
Location
Business Address
PO Box 31
Friendship, IN
47021
Sara Bettis
Business Name
Business Genre
Location
Sarah Hoffman
Business Name
Business Genre
Long Business Description

Fri 11-5, Sat 9-5, Sun 11-5 Romweber Marketplace - Sarah focuses on painted furniture and home furnishings, but also creates some wall art. Her unique, colorful style is often created on re-used items such as chairs, doors,and glassware. She is a self-taught artist who has been selling art throughout 12 states for over 25 years.

Business Phone Number
(812) 287-1921
Location
Business Address
386 Woodside Court
Batesville, IIN
47006
SEIWT Southeast Indiana Woodturners
Business Genre
Long Business Description

We meet at 9am on the 2nd Monday of each month in the Boy Scout room at the Ripley County Fairgrounds in Osgood (424 W Cravens St., Osgood, IN). All levels of woodturners are welcome!
Please email us at SEIWoodturners@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Business Website Address
Business Address
424 W Cravens St., Osgood, IN
47037
Business Name
Business Genre
Long Business Description

Woodturning Artistry. Products include a wide variety of one-of-a-kind items, such as platters, bowls, vases, bottle stoppers, pens, Christmas ornaments and peppermills. Primarily, locally acquired woods.

Business Phone Number
(812) 667-2110
Location
Business Address
2675 S. Co. Rd. 475 E.
Dillsboro, IN
47018
Weberdings Carving Shop
Business Genre
Long Business Description

Mon-Fri 7am-5pm, Sat 8am-noon

The family-owned woodworking shop is known all over the world for its creative, extraordinary work. Stop by and take a tour, visit the gift shop.

Business Website Address
Business Phone Number
(812) 934-3710
Location
Business Address
1230 St. Road 46 E
Batesville IN
47006
Weisenbach Wares
Business Name
Business Genre
Long Business Description

Featuring handmade items: goat milk soap, pure soy candles, hand quilted quilts, counted cross stitch, crocheted items, jams & jellies & much more!!

Business Phone Number
812-623-2696
Location
Business Address
7885 E County Rd 1575 N
Batesville, IN
47006
Anjali Fong Photography
Business Genre
Long Business Description

Anjali Fong is a commercial and portrait photographer based in Southeastern Indiana and Cincinnati.  To commission a project, do complete the form below or send an email to fong@anjalifong.com

 

Business Website Address
Business Phone Number
812-733-0328
Business Name
Business Genre
Long Business Description

Accidental Artist - Mixed media, using paint, print and found objects and designed to inspire and empower. Ask about classes.

Business Phone Number
(812) 623-2810
Location
Business Address
5814 E. St. Rd. 48
Sunman, IN
47041
Batesville Area Arts Council
Business Genre
Long Business Description

The Batesville Area Arts Council (Formerly Rural Alliance for the Arts) has enhanced the Batesville/Oldenburg communities with a rich arts culture since our founding in December 1988. We are a 501c3 not-for-profit, consisting of a volunteer 20-member board and a part-time administrator. With the support of the many volunteer and business organizations in the community that have given generously of their time and talent, BAAC has funded over $1,000,000 into Arts in Education programming into our 6 area schools (and counting!) along with a myriad of art and entertainment opportunities accessible to all. We at BAAC believe a strong arts presence is an integral part of maintaining a vibrant community, and we welcome you to join us in our mission!
Melissa Moenter, Executive Director

 

Business Website Address
Business Phone Number
812-933-0355
Location
Business Address
PO Box 307
Batesville, IN

47006
Bonnie Hertel
Business Name
Business Genre
Long Business Description

Art From The Heart - Hand woven accents and stained glass hangings.

Business Phone Number
(812) 934-2840
Location
Business Address
510 W. Pearl St.
Batesville IN
47006
Charlie Winburn
Business Name
Business Genre
Long Business Description

Pyroengraving of wildlife and native American themes onto gourds. Carved wildlife images on antlers and walking sticks.

Location
Business Address
13375 N. St. Road 229
Batesville, IN
47006
Chaz Kaiser
Business Name
Business Genre
Long Business Description

Aesthetic Metal Studio - Creating metal sculptures and fountains from copper, bronze, stainless steel and steel. Also, copper counter tops and copper repouss?. Art work may be seen at: Ertel Cellars Winery, 3794 E County Road 1100 N, Batesville, IN; and Schwestern Gallery of Art, Main St., Oldenburg, IN

Business Website Address
Business Phone Number
(812) 934-4468
Location
Business Address
16 Indiana Ave
Batesville, IN
Debi Black
Business Name
Business Genre
Long Business Description

Art 4 The Light Studio- Landscapes and flowers in water-miscible oils with a Christian theme. Also, classes in water-miscible oils, water color, acrylics, and tole painting.

Location
Business Address
3287 E. County Rd. 400 N.
Milan, IN
47031
Delores Marple
Business Name
Business Genre
Long Business Description

Troll Tracks

Handmade and each is one of a kind.

WELCOME TO HOB KNOBBY HOLLOW!

Happy, cute animals and fantasy characters live here.

I make them without molds and each is one of a kind.

Individually hand sculpted by me from a lump of clay.
 

I have been sculpting for over 20 years both in wood and in clay.

Location
Business Address
Versailles, IN
47042
Jennifer Ripley
Business Name
Business Genre
Long Business Description

Watercolor and acrylic paintings, as well as pencil/ink and mixed media art. Specializing in landscapes.

Location
Business Address
PO Box 457
Versailles, IN
47042
Jim Waldo
Business Name
Business Genre
Long Business Description

Jim Waldo is a self-taught photographer with over 25 years of photography experience.  Jim’s work has been widely published, and has won many photography awards. His photographs include nature, landscapes, and wildlife throughout the US, Canada, Mexico, and Cuba. He also has photos of historic landmarks of southern Indiana that hang in the office of Indiana Landmarks in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Katie Fleming
Business Name
Business Genre
Long Business Description

Emerging artist, Katie Fleming, graduated with a BFA degree in Fine Art from Ball State University in 2014. Her recent work is dedicated to the unique beauty of the Indiana landscape as well as its fascinating flora and fauna. With every painting, Katie strives to show the rest of the world that Indiana is an extraordinary place that should not be overlooked. The size of works vary, ranging from small works on paper to large works on canvas. Most of Katie’s work is made with pastel, acrylic, watercolor, or oil.

Katie lives in Milan, and is also an art instructor at Tri-State Artisans in Batesville.

Custom artwork and classes are available! Contact Katie at fineartbykatie@gmail.com for further details!

Business Phone Number
(765) 215-9306
Business Fax
fineartbykatie@gmail.com
Location
Business Address
141 Batesville Shopping Center
Batesville, IN
47006
North Atlantic Co
Business Name
Business Genre
Long Business Description

Here at The North Atlantic Company, we are all about building and creating furniture and lighting out of iron pipes.

Business Phone Number
812-363-5790
Location
Business Address
120 S Elm St
Batesville, IN
47006
Rich Fowler
Business Name
Business Genre
Long Business Description

Brush & Palette Frame Shop - Custom framed oil and photographic landscapes and art supplies.

Business Website Address
Location
Business Address
1356 St. Rd. 46, Suite B
Batesville, IN
47006
Robert Maple
Business Name
Business Genre
Long Business Description

Red Forge, Inc. is a full service fabrication shop, with creative ideas, in all types of metals including aluminum, cast iron, stainless steel and tool steel. Robert Maple also creates stone and metal sculptures.

Location
Business Address
4552 St. Road 46
Batesville, IN
47006
Robin Dyer
Business Name
Business Genre
Long Business Description

Carl Dyer's Original Moccasins - Each pair of handsewn leather moccasins is unique, made in one of several styles. A Certificate of Authenticity accompanies every pair sold. Photo-Roland Rein shows one step in the process.

Business Website Address
Business Phone Number
(812) 667-5442
Location
Business Address
PO Box 31
Friendship, IN
47021
Roland Rein
Business Name
Business Genre
Long Business Description

The Basket Man - Handmade, woven hardwood maple baskets, red and white oak furniture of the 1700 style. Available through Carl Dyer's Original Moccasins in Friendship, IN.

Business Website Address
Business Phone Number
(812) 667-5442
Location
Business Address
PO Box 31
Friendship, IN
47021
Sara Bettis
Business Name
Business Genre
Location
Sarah Hoffman
Business Name
Business Genre
Long Business Description

Fri 11-5, Sat 9-5, Sun 11-5 Romweber Marketplace - Sarah focuses on painted furniture and home furnishings, but also creates some wall art. Her unique, colorful style is often created on re-used items such as chairs, doors,and glassware. She is a self-taught artist who has been selling art throughout 12 states for over 25 years.

Business Phone Number
(812) 287-1921
Location
Business Address
386 Woodside Court
Batesville, IIN
47006
SEIWT Southeast Indiana Woodturners
Business Genre
Long Business Description

We meet at 9am on the 2nd Monday of each month in the Boy Scout room at the Ripley County Fairgrounds in Osgood (424 W Cravens St., Osgood, IN). All levels of woodturners are welcome!
Please email us at SEIWoodturners@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Business Website Address
Business Address
424 W Cravens St., Osgood, IN
47037
Business Name
Business Genre
Long Business Description

Woodturning Artistry. Products include a wide variety of one-of-a-kind items, such as platters, bowls, vases, bottle stoppers, pens, Christmas ornaments and peppermills. Primarily, locally acquired woods.

Business Phone Number
(812) 667-2110
Location
Business Address
2675 S. Co. Rd. 475 E.
Dillsboro, IN
47018
Weberdings Carving Shop
Business Genre
Long Business Description

Mon-Fri 7am-5pm, Sat 8am-noon

The family-owned woodworking shop is known all over the world for its creative, extraordinary work. Stop by and take a tour, visit the gift shop.

Business Website Address
Business Phone Number
(812) 934-3710
Location
Business Address
1230 St. Road 46 E
Batesville IN
47006
Weisenbach Wares
Business Name
Business Genre
Long Business Description

Featuring handmade items: goat milk soap, pure soy candles, hand quilted quilts, counted cross stitch, crocheted items, jams & jellies & much more!!

Business Phone Number
812-623-2696
Location
Business Address
7885 E County Rd 1575 N
Batesville, IN
47006
Delores Marple
Business Name
Business Genre
Long Business Description

Troll Tracks

Handmade and each is one of a kind.

WELCOME TO HOB KNOBBY HOLLOW!

Happy, cute animals and fantasy characters live here.

I make them without molds and each is one of a kind.

Individually hand sculpted by me from a lump of clay.
 

I have been sculpting for over 20 years both in wood and in clay.

Location
Business Address
Versailles, IN
47042
North Atlantic Co
Business Name
Business Genre
Long Business Description

Here at The North Atlantic Company, we are all about building and creating furniture and lighting out of iron pipes.

Business Phone Number
812-363-5790
Location
Business Address
120 S Elm St
Batesville, IN
47006
Weisenbach Wares
Business Name
Business Genre
Long Business Description

Featuring handmade items: goat milk soap, pure soy candles, hand quilted quilts, counted cross stitch, crocheted items, jams & jellies & much more!!

Business Phone Number
812-623-2696
Location
Business Address
7885 E County Rd 1575 N
Batesville, IN
47006
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