Tribute Opportunities

Newfields is committed to expanding the public’s access to our campus while building lifelong connections to art through exhibitions, scholarship, and public programming. When you partner with the Newfields, you demonstrate your shared commitment to the cultural landscape of the city of Indianapolis and beyond.

Bench and Tree Dedications: A Lasting Tribute in The Garden

The Garden at Newfields offer beauty in every season—spaces for exploring, playing, and enjoying moments in nature. Now, you can enhance these experiences by sponsoring a dedicated bench or tree at Newfields.  

With a personalized engraving or a dedicated tree, you can honor a loved one, celebrate a special milestone, or create a lasting tribute. Whether through a bench or tree sponsorship, your dedication creates a lasting legacy, helping to maintain the surrounding area and ensuring it remains a welcoming place to rest and reflect. Over the years, thousands of visitors will enjoy your tribute and connect with nature in their own special way. 

“I wanted a bench in The Garden to honor my mother, Sue, who loved the IMA and the Horticultural Society. The bench is a fitting memorial to my mom that we get to visit from time to time.” - Dr. David B. Stuhldreher 

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Bench Details

  • One bench dedication can be sponsored for $10,000 for the lifetime of the bench. 
  • Each bench features a personal inscription, elegantly etched on the bench. 
  • These beautiful 6½-foot-long teak wood benches are installed on a limestone base and are available in select locations throughout The Garden. 

Tree-tails

  • A tree dedication can be sponsored for $10,000, providing a 10-year legacy. 
  • Each tree dedication includes a personalized plaque, elegantly engraved on a 6x8-inch bronze stake. 

Your generous gift will ensure the acquisition and maintenance of these benches and trees, surrounded by a wide variety of art and nature for years to come. 

Contact info

Please contact Charlitta Winston, Senior Philanthropy Officer, to find the best dedication option for you and your family.