Newfields a Place for Nature & The Arts

Newfields is grateful for our continued partnership with Bank of America and their hands-on commitment to our mission. Today, their team joined us on campus to help prepare for Winterlights by making sure the displays will sparkle for the community. Thank you, Bank of America, for your volunteerism and for helping us create experiences that inspire and connect our community.

Happy Volunteer Appreciation Month! Thank you, volunteers! We are so grateful to you for sharing your time, energy, and heart with Newfields. Because of you, we’re able to create exceptional experiences with art and nature for the Indianapolis community.    In 2025, 423 Newfields volunteers donated more than 25,000 hours supporting efforts in The Garden, IMA Galleries, at Harvest Nights, Winterlights, giving docent tours, and more. Newfields appreciates you.    A special thank you to Indiana Latino Institute for their dedication and impact this past weekend! To sign up or learn more, please fill out our volunteer interest form at https://lnkd.in/gXhE5SPH

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This time last week the IMA Galleries were in full bloom at Art in Bloom presented by LINNEA. Thank you to all of our sponsors who made this festival possible:   LINNEA The Flower Boys The Botanist Islay Dry Gin Bartlett Tree Experts Kennicott 1881 NÜTRL Republic National Distributing Company Stella Artois   Your support is essential to bringing this celebration of art and nature to friends and families from Indianapolis and beyond. We're so glad you joined us in welcoming spring to the Newfields campus and we can't wait to see what next year's festival has in store!

Thanks to generous support from Kennicott 1881, our members received exclusive access to Art in Bloom: First Look on Wednesday evening. From mingling with the floral designers and hearing the inspiration behind their breathtaking arrangements, to building bouquets and flower crowns to get into the spring spirit, this was the perfect way to kick off the sixth year of Art in Bloom presented by LINNEA. 🌸    There are still two days left to join in on the floral fun! Get your tickets before they’re gone at https://lnkd.in/gjkDP9tG Floral installation by Tasha Bradley, Bradley Stylish Events LLC. Floral installation by Ashley Berger, The Wild Petaler. El Anatsui (Ghanaian, b. 1944), Duvor (communal cloth), 2007, aluminum, copper wire, 13 x 17 ft. Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields, Gift of Ann M. Stack in honor of Niloo Paydar, Curator of Textiles and Fashion Arts, 2007.25. © El Anatsui. Courtesy of the artist and Jack Shainman Gallery, NY..

Established in 2009, LINNEA is a woman-founded and owned home fragrance and fine goods brand rooted in heritage, craftsmanship, and care. Brought to life by Laura Cler and her mother, Lynn Manley, the identity pays homage to the family’s rich Swedish heritage and strong matrilineal lineage. LINNEA’s essence embodies five successive generations of inspiring women that have culminated into a shared vision that treads lightly with respect for the past, present, and future. Since today is International Women’s Day, we are happy to highlight LINNEA and their support of Newfields and focus on philanthropy. “Newfields has a special way of making art feel alive, and Art in Bloom magnifies that through flowers, color, and shared experience. For LINNEA, supporting this is about community, creativity, and creating immersive experiences you can truly step into.” said Laura Cler, LINNEA Co-Founder and CEO. While their team supports Newfields and other community organizations close to home, they also partner with One Tree Planted, Feeding America, and the National Breast Cancer Foundation through their Giving Light initiative to leave a lasting impression in the world and create positive change. Thank you, LINNEA, for being a true leader in the community. We are proud to have you on our team as the presenting sponsor of Art in Bloom 2026 and look forward to all that this partnership has in store. Art in Bloom presented by LINNEA is less than two weeks away. Don’t miss out on this spectacular seasonal event! Buy your tickets now by visiting https://lnkd.in/gjkDP9tG Candles from LINNEA’s spring collection can be purchased at The Museum & Garden Shop at Newfields or online at https://lnkd.in/gvFk8X4a #InternationalWomensDay #WomenInPhilanthropy Photo courtesy of LINNEA® 

It’s Green Career Week, and at Newfields we’re proud to see what green careers look like in action every day. 🌱 From horticulturists and greenhouse specialists to arborists and conservation experts, our team of plant professionals brings art and nature to life across The Garden and campus. Their expertise sustains living collections, supports environmental stewardship, and creates meaningful experiences for our community. Green careers are not only thriving, they are essential. We are grateful for the dedicated professionals who help Newfields grow, season after season. 🌿 #GreenCareers #GreenCareersWeek #DiscoverNewfields #NewfieldsToday Seed Your Future

Last night we hosted the IMA Director's Evening presented by The National Bank of Indianapolis to offer a closer look at how the IMA is shaping its collection today and imagining its future. The evening was filled with wonderful dialogue and new discoveries, and we are so grateful to those who shared their expertise and excitement for what is to come.   Thank you to all who joined us and to our presenting sponsor, The National Bank of Indianapolis. Your generosity and belief in our work make inspiring evenings like this possible. Robert Indiana (American, 1928–2018), LOVE, 1970, Cor-ten steel, 144 × 144 × 72 in. Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields, Gift of the Friends of the Indianapolis Museum of Art in memory of Henry F. DeBoest. Restoration was made possible by Patricia J. and James E. LaCrosse, 75.174 © Morgan Art Foundation / Artists Rights Society (ARS), NY.   Sol LeWitt, Wall Drawing No. 652, Continuous Forms With Color Acrylic Washes Superimposed, 1990. Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields, Gift of the Dudley Sutphin Family, 1990.40 © The LeWitt Estate / Artists Rights Society (ARS), NY.   Installation view of LOVE at 50: A Celebration of Art and Legacy, Indianapolis Museum of Art Galleries, opened September 2025. Artworks © their respective creators.    Giovanni Bellini (Italian, about 1431-1436–1516) and Giovanni Bellini (Italian, about 1431-1436–1516), Madonna and Child with St. John the Baptist, about 1490-1500, egg tempera and oil on poplar panel, 30 x 23 in.; approximately 45-1/4 x 34-1/2 x 4-1/2 in. (framed). Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields, The Clowes Collection, 2000.341.

Art in Bloom presented by LINNEA is back and tickets are now on sale to members! Join us for four fantastic floral days starting Thursday, March 19 through Sunday, March 22.🌷 Explore over 50 stunning floral displays throughout the IMA Galleries, make a flower crown, grab a signature cocktail, take a floral workshop, and more at Newfields over one long weekend. Kick off the celebration in style with Fête of Florals presented by Bartlett Tree Experts. Tickets go on sale to the public on Tuesday, February 17 at 11 AM... or, want tickets now, discounts, behind-the-scenes tours and more? Become a member today.🌸 Be a part of this unforgettable fan-favorite event. More information available at https://bit.ly/4qEnFFz #ArtInBloom #DiscoverNewfields #NewfieldsToday Pedestals pictured by: @naptownfloral @jenniferdesignsevents @solsticefloral @foistersshop @tenpopo.la Art in Bloom is presented by LINNEA. Additional support is provided by Flower Boys, The Botanist Islay Dry Gin, Bartlett Tree Experts, Kennicott Indianapolis, Republic National Distributing Company and Zink Distributing Company.