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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.
What’s in a Name?
A lot. Learn how Newfields is developing a model to address problematic common names in the horticulture world as well as how we can put the same strategies to work in other areas of study and our personal vocabulary too.
The Art of Orchid Care
For all of their magnificent beauty, you may think orchids are hard to care for, but with just a little bit of attention, phalaenopsis orchids (the kind you see in the grocery store) are relatively easy to keep happy and blooming for months.
Renaissance & Revival
Newfields welcomed Dr. Colette Pierce Burnette as President & Chief Executive Officer on August 1, 2022, at a turning point in history—a time of angst and fear, but also a time of beauty and innovation.
Meet Dr. Colette Pierce Burnette, President & CEO of Newfields
Dr. Colette Pierce Burnette has a rare combination of warmth, authenticity, and grit that situates her as a unique and exceptional leader. A people-person at her core, a community builder, and a vessel for change.
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.