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Education

Newfields invites students and educators of all ages and levels to use its exhibitions, collections, campus, and programs as extensions of classroom learning. No matter what the area of study, Newfields offers a wealth of opportunities to engage with art and nature and learn about our world and the people in it.

From an in-house pre-school to tours specifically tailored to college students there are many different educational opportunities at Newfields.

Let Newfields support all learning experiences and make the art world a stronger, more relevant part of your world.

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Wee Wonders

Join us for an adventure with art and nature. Participants and their grown-ups will sing songs, read a story, and make art while exploring the IMA Galleries or The Garden at Newfields.  
 

This fun-filled experience is specially designed for children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers; younger siblings are welcome. One adult is included per child. There will be activities and spaces to explore each week. Additional adults are welcome with a General Admission ticket. When the season and weather allows, Wee Wonders will be held outside. If the weather is crumby or cold, we will be inside the Indianapolis Museum of Art. 

Not ready for your art adventure to end? Tickets include General Admission so you can continue exploring after Wee Wonders. If you have questions, please email WeeWonders@discovernewfields.org

Themes

June | Clouds  

Slow down and watch the clouds. Get inspiration from The Garden, then use your imagination to write a story and build your own cloud.  

July | Shapes 

Look all around and see what shapes can be found. Explore shapes in The Garden through feeling objects, singing a song, reading a book, and making an artwork of your very own.  

August | Fruits and Veggies 

Did you know you can find both fruits and veggies in The Garden? They are tasty, beautiful to look at, and they can even be used in art. We’ll discover all the ways we can enjoy fruits and veggies through exploration, reading a story, and making art.  

September | Construction 

Learn how commotion and creation can come together to make something amazing. Participants will safely explore the art of construction in The Garden through art making, story time, exploration, and singing songs about what construction can look like. 

October | Harvest  

Explore fun traditions and creative activities themed around harvest. We’ll discover all things autumn through story time, art projects, hands on exploration, and songs. 

November | People 

Parents, grandparents, teachers, friends, and more. Share what makes the people in our lives so great. We’ll sing songs, read stories, make crafts, and explore artworks that highlight the greatness of the people in our lives. 

December | Night 

Nothing to fear here. Exploring the wonders of the night can make it less scary. Through artwork, crafts, songs, and books, you’ll see the beauty of the nocturnal world. 



Cecil Head Fine Art + Design Scholarship

Students who are eligible and plan to pursue art at a postsecondary school are invited to apply for this scholarship.

About Cecil Head

Cecil Head is recognized as one of Indiana’s finest painters. Head was listed in Who’s Who in American Art in 1992 and several of his works are in the permanent collection of the IMA. He established the Cecil Head Fine Arts Scholarship Awards to encourage high school art students to continue with their art education. He endowed the fund so that the annual awards would continue after his death.

Questions?
Please contact schooltours@discovernwefields.org.


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Indianapolis Museum of Art & The Garden

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday – 10 AM–5 PM

Thursday–Saturday – 10 AM–8 PM

The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park

Everyday – Dawn–Dusk

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Sunday–Monday – Closed

Tuesday–Saturday – 10 AM–4 PM

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