First Thursday

Experience all that Newfields has to offer on the first Thursday of every month. Enjoy the Indianapolis Museum of Art and The Garden, live musical performances, and open studio hours and gallery conversations. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a longtime Member, First Thursdays are the perfect opportunity to discover something new and have an exceptional experience with art and nature. 

Inspired by Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys, celebrate artists who are making an impact and shaping culture. Meet members of the curatorial team for an Artful Conversation, then head to the studios for demonstrations from local artists, Shamira Wilson and Dana Powell Smith. Throughout the day, discover the artists, ideas, and creative practices that make Giants a powerful celebration of artistic voices.

October 1 Schedule

10 AM–2 PM | Pop-Up Nature Center | The Garden
11:30 AM–Noon | Artful Conversations with curatorial team members Anna Stein and Michael Vetter
Noon–4 PM | Open Studio & Artist Demonstrations with Dana Powell Smith and Shamira Wilson | The Studios | Floor 1
1–1:30 PM | Nature Story Time | Stout Reference Library | Floor 1
1–1:45 PM | Docent-led Tour | Meet at the top of the escalator in Efroymson Entrance Pavilion | Floor 2
1–4 PM | Open Print Study | Print Study Room | Floor 1
1–5 PM | Stout Reference Library open | Floor 1
2–4 PM | Garden Exploration Cart | The Garden
2–4 PM | Know Your Art with Newfields Conservation | Floor 3 Balcony
2:30–3:15 PM | Docent-led Tour | Meet at the top of the escalator in Efroymson Entrance Pavilion | Floor 2
2–3 PM | Heirloom Tree Tour in The Garden | Garden Entry Pavilion
4–5 PM | Fairbanks Park Tour | The Garden Entry Pavilion