Will Vawter

John William Vawter (13 Apr 1871–11 Feb 1941), from Greenfield, Indiana, was an American landscape artist and illustrator known for his broad strokes and loose Impressionist style.

His work was widely celebrated and he exhibited at the Hoosier Salon and the Brown County Art Gallery Association where he won prizes in 1925, 1926, 1928, 1930, 1932 and 1935.

Vawter moved to Nashville, Indiana, to join the Brown County Art Colony permanently in 1908.

He had two residences in the area, one a studio in town, the other a 57 acres (23 hectares) estate about a half mile outside of Nashville.

The event was held in early to coincide with Vawter's birth, but since 2021, the exhibit has grown and has been moved to June.

Will Vawter at work in his studio.
An excellent example of Will Vawter's impressionistic style.  This work is titled A Sunny Day In Springville.  It depicts the artist's studio in Brown County, Indiana.
Indiana Artist Will Vawter's grave site in Greenfield, Indiana