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Giving Gourds

November 25, 2024, 08:53 pm

One of the most frequently asked questions this time of year is, what do you do with all of the pumpkins after Harvest Nights presented by Everwise Credit Union?

Now You See It, Now You Don't

March 27, 2024, 02:40 pm

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.


‘Stamp’ of Approval: The Study and Analysis of Sassoferrato’s Madonna and Child

September 11, 2024, 01:27 pm

The conservation of Madonna and Child by the Workshop of Sassoferrato (38.7) for the 2024 USPS Postal Service Christmas Stamp.


Pick Your Flicks

May 30, 2024, 1:50 PM

A favorite summer tradition is back at The Amphitheater at Newfields. 15 films will play outside on the big screen on Friday nights in June, July, and August for The National Bank of Indianapolis Summer Nights Film Series. Pack a picnic, pick up some popcorn, and prepare for a Shrek-tacularly good time. Members get first pick on tickets beginning April 30.


What fills your bucket?

May 30, 2024, 1:01 PM

Giana LaPorte, Volunteer and Butler University Class of 2027 shares a reflection on her experience getting her hands dirty as a volunteer in The Garden at Newfields.


Total Eclipse of the Art

May 17, 2024, 3:34 PM

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.


The Beer Garden at Garden Terrace is Back

May 15, 2024, 4:20 PM

The Beer Garden is officially open for the season. The Since its first season nestled near the Madeline F. Elder Greenhouse in 2017 it has grown and expanded, both in its physical space and menu offerings.


Art in Bloom in Pictures

Mar 27, 2024, 2:48 PM

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.


Weird & Wonderful: The Surreal Garden

Mar 27, 2024, 2:47 PM

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.


Femme Forward: Women in Design

Mar 27, 2024, 2:43 PM

The latest in the design galleries, Femme Forward: Women in Design, examines how women have navigated around the restrictive boundaries of design.


Now You See It, Now You Don't

Mar 27, 2024, 2:40 PM

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.


Taking Art Off its Pedestal

Feb 29, 2024, 7:51 PM

Your favorite pair of hiking pants just ripped on a recent excursion. What do you do? Scrap them? Try your hand at sewing an invisible mend? Or proudly place a patch over the rip?

Newfields will be closed from January 20-26 for Rest & Refresh and will reopen with regular hours on Tuesday, January 28. The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park is always open from dawn to dusk. Rest & Refresh is a moment to reset after a busy holiday season and prepare to welcome guests back to Newfields for a transformational spring.