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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.
Total Eclipse of the Art
On Monday, April 8, 2024, Newfields hosted nearly 5,000 guests for a once-in-a-lifetime celestial spectacle that combined what Newfields does best, art and nature.
A Letter from the President & CEO
Dr. Colette Pierce Burnette has been at the helm of Newfields for ten months. Hear directly from her about all of the exciting happenings at Newfields in her almost one year as President & CEO.
No Time Like the Present
So many exciting exhibitions were announced at the 140th Annual Members’ Meeting. Check out this article to learn more about each one of them.
1883 to 2023
In May 1883, a group of Indianapolis citizens, led by educator and activist May Wright Sewall, formed the Art Association of Indianapolis with the goal “to cultivate and advance Art in all its branches.” Over the past 140 years the organization has experienced many changes—from moving locations to increasing programming and expanding art and horticultural collections. This timeline will lay it all out for you.
Kyng Rhodes: Local Legend
Kyng Rhodes is a name you are probably familiar with if you’ve visited Newfields over the last couple of months. He is a member of The Eighteen Art Collective as well as the newly formed Looking Glass Alliance put together by Newfields to bring a fresh perspective to the American galleries.
Gary Gee: Local Legend
Gary Gee is one of the more established members of The Eighteen, and he has a long career and education in the Indianapolis art scene. Learn more about him in this quick read.
Rebecca Robinson: Local Legend
Rebecca Robinson’s presence is light and bright like her ever-present laughter; which might make it hard to match the art with the artist.
Larger than Life: Newfields Summer Nights Film Series
This year’s Summer Nights Film Series recognizes the myriad of ways movies play into our day-to-day lives. We go to the movies for so many reasons: to see the stories that resonate with us, to see the spectacle, to see our favorite stars undergo trials and tribulations, to glean insight into our own stories, to escape, and so much more.
Behind the Seams:Conserving the Sprouse Collection Long Term
Stephen Sprouse: Rock | Art | Fashion, is closed, but it is not forgotten—in fact numerous departments are coming together as you read this newsletter to deinstall the exhibition and prepare each artwork for long term.
Sustainable by Nature
At Newfields, one of our core values is stewardship. We aim to leave the world better than we found it. What are we doing around campus that might spark an idea for your own sustainability goals?