Newfields puts historic Westerley property on market for $2.2M
The museum has used the the four-bedroom, eight-bathroom Tudor-style home built in 1922 to house its leader. It’s the first time the property has been on the market since the 1930s.
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After president’s resignation, Newfields plots steps to become more diverse, inclusive
The initiatives include creating a $20 million endowment for the acquisition of works by marginalized and underrepresented artists, and diversifying the board of trustees so it can be more representative of the city.
Newfields president resigns amid staff, community pushback
Charles Venable, who came to Newfields in 2012, stepped down Wednesday amid controversy over a job posting.
Dozens of Newfields employees sign letter calling for ouster of Venable
The letter said staff members spent four hours Monday “listening to members of senior leadership attempt to explain themselves, their actions and their plans,” but were left feeling “more distrustful and confused” about their future after the meeting.
Letter calling for removal of Newfields leader draws 1,200 signatures
The letter comes in the wake of a controversial job listing in which the Indianapolis art museum and nature center described a need to diversify its patrons while “maintaining the museum’s traditional, core, white art audience.”
Guest curators withdraw from upcoming Newfields exhibit, citing ‘offensive’ job posting
Cultural development startup GangGang, which was enlisted to curate an exhibition highlighting a local mural celebrating the Black Lives Matter movement, said it has stepped away from the initiative.
Newfields says it regrets describing its ‘core’ audience as white in job description
The museum said the description—part of a post seeking a new director for the Indianapolis Museum of Art, which is part of the complex—comes out of an effort by Newfields to be “truly inclusive.” However, it said the wording was “divisive rather than inclusive.”
Museums see holiday shopping event as lifeline
The annual Museum Store Sunday event, to be held on Nov. 29, is expected to have extra impact this year because many other sources of museum revenue, including admissions and special events, have been disrupted due to the pandemic.
Q&A: Newfields conservator brings together art, science
Hired in August, Fred Wallace leads a team that ensures the priceless works at the Indianapolis Museum of Art art kept in tip-top shape.
Newfields announces major new immersive art exhibition
The Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields on Wednesday announced the largest exhibit in its history. It is expected to occupy the museum’s entire fourth floor starting in June 2021.
Indy-area museums, attractions will restart in phases—often with members-only events first
Though the city will allow museums and cultural institutions to operate at 50% occupancy starting June 19, many are planning to wait a few days or test the waters with a select group of members.
Children’s Museum, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra close temporarily over virus
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis are joining hundreds of other orchestras, performing arts groups and cultural institutions across the country by suspending operations temporarily during the coronavirus outbreak. However, some local cultural institutions remain open.
Q&A with Kelli Morgan, IMA’s associate curator of American art
Morgan’s specialty is to identify how artists and museums create narratives about American culture that belittle, deemphasize or oppress black populations and other ethnicities.
Newfields plans fall festival, more parking, outdoor sculpture, other upgrades to campus
The art and nature campus is launching an array of projects to upgrade its offerings and public access, highlighted by an autumnal festival this fall including culinary attractions, horticulture displays, musical performances and films.
Newfields receives $10M grant to upgrade 100 Acres park
The grant from the Indianapolis-based Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation is designated to improve infrastructure such as bike paths and walking trails, add parking and bathrooms, and create an endowment for maintenance and new art commissions.
Newfields plans fall festival, more parking, culinary center with $8M Lilly Endowment grant
The improvements are part of a masterplan that aims to bring hundreds of thousands more visitors to the complex, which includes the Indianapolis Museum of Art.
George Platt Lynes exhibit bares all
The title elements aren’t quite given equal weight in “Sensual/Sexual/Social: The Photography of George Platt Lynes.”
Artist Robert Indiana, known for ‘LOVE’ series, dies at 89
Robert Indiana was born Robert Clark in New Castle and later relocated to Indianapolis, where he attended Arsenal Technical High School.
LOU’S VIEWS: At Newfields, a little light music
The grounds outside the Indianapolis Museum of Art electrify the holidays.
LOU’S VIEWS: Paint misbehavin’
Indianapolis Museum of Art celebrates graffiti with touring show “City as Canvas”