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Weird & Wonderful: The Surreal Garden
From Spring Blooms presented by Wild Birds Unlimited through the summer, you’ll be delighted to find surreal displays inspired by THE LUME Indianapolis featuring Dalí Alive throughout The Garden at Newfields.
Now You See It, Now You Don't
Have you ever visited an exhibition and wondered how an object is displayed? I am a mount maker and preparator here at the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields and that is what I do.
Art in Bloom in Pictures
The fourth annual Art in Bloom presented by Barnes & Thornburg LLP and The Botanist Islay Dry Gin was the biggest and best yet. Here are a few of the highlights in pictures.
Take a Walk in Her Shoes
Practical, sharp, and on the move! Dr. Burnette’s signature footwear—sneakers—take her where she needs to be to keep Newfields moving forward.
Heart Work: Artists Among Us
Artists Among Us, the first-ever all staff exhibition at Newfields, was one of Dr. Colette Pierce Burnette’s first undertakings as the new leader at Newfields. The exhibition features diverse materials and approaches that reflect the breadth and depth of the exceptional minds at Newfields.
FITZ: Local Legend
Catch FITZ’s piece Keep it Cool in We. The Culture: Works by The Eighteen Art Collective on view in the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields through September 24, 2023. Learn more about his approach in this interview.
Amiah "Mimsy" Mims: Local Legend
Taylor Hurt and artist Amiah Mims talk art, entrepreneurship, and purpose in this Q&A interview.
ess mckee: Local Legend
ess mckee is a multimedia artist whose style and skill are as multifaceted as the mediums she uses to create. Natalya Herndon visited ess’ studio at the Harrison Center to discuss her journey and process.
VIP Tree-tment
The Garden at Newfields is home to 200 species of trees. Some of the most majestic trees are 125 years old and are the stars of the show this time of year.
The Spirit of Giving: Sharon Gamble
Sharon Gamble is one of the hundreds of volunteers who makes Newfields shine. Find inspiration in her story.
Making Winterlights Shine
Ever wonder how long it takes to put up the lights for Winterlights? How about how many people it takes? Who makes everything in Lilly House? Director of Exhibitions and Festival Administration Roseanne Winings is the woman behind it all and shares all she knows in this article.
Who’s Who!?
Opening night of We. The Culture: Works from The Eighteen Art Collective on September 21, 2022 at the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields was a hit! See who was there!