The first Member Art show was held in the Large Studio at the T.C. Steele State Historic Site from November 2 – 30 in 2012 with the assistance of the Brown County Art Alliance. The inaugural show hosted 29 artists and 53 works. Artists must be members of Friends of T.C. Steele, and can submit two works for each show, and this remains the standard today. Over 50 people attended. 2020 marks the 8th year, a large number of impressive member paintings were submitted and cash awards announced at the show in February. A total of 43 member paintings were submitted. The paintings were judged, and awards were given to 1st place and three honorable mentions. Held at the Brown Country Art Gallery in 2020 for the first time. The event was located in the Bob & Barbara Stevens Art Education Studio, which proved to be a great area to display paintings, host artists and show visitors with plenty of light, hanging space and a kitchen for serving refreshments. We plan to partner with the Brown County Art Gallery in 2021.

The "Annual Spring Wildflower Foray" is a cooperative event now in its 35th years (2020). The primary focus is the natural history and environmental concerns relating to Brown County, especially as they relate to wildflower and bird populations. Included during this 3-day event are wildflower and bird walks, wetlands hikes, nature photography, and other programs related to the theme of the event. This is a nature filled event spread over 3-days, with between 15-20 different hikes and programs. Hikes and program are held on the T.C. Steele State Historic Site grounds on established trails and on other nearby natural areas including DNR properties, Hoosier National Forest, Indiana University, Sycamore Land Trust and Nature Conservancy lands. Over 500 nature lovers from around the Midwest gather each year at the T.C. Steele State Historic Site for a census of wildflowers. It is Indiana’s longest running count of spring blooming wildflowers. Wildflower author and taxonomy expert Kay Yatskievych, recently retired from Missouri Botanical Gardens, helped organize the first wildflower count in Brown County 36 years ago. Three years later, the event expanded beyond wildflowers to include birdwatching, nature photography, and other nature-oriented activities, becoming the “Annual Spring Wildflower Foray.” Andrea deTarnowsky, retired Manager of the T.C. Steele State historic Site, has served as chairperson for over 25 years. The Friends of T.C. Steele State Historic Site, Inc.. became the fiduciary agent of the event in the early 1990’s and have assisted in many ways, including funding, as one of the sponsors.