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Special events

Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 5 p.m.—Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 7 p.m.

Eskenazi School students will present their final designs for community-driven projects developed in partnership with 15 rural Indiana communities. Presentations will include concepts for public art, signage, trails, public spaces, and historic building revitalization.

Create, Connect & Collaborate: Speed Networking for Creatives

Monday, August 31, 2026, 5 p.m.—Monday, August 31, 2026, 6:30 p.m.

Kick off the semester by making creative connections! Speed Networking for Creatives is a fun, fast-paced event where Eskenazi students can meet one another, share what you're working on, discover potential collaborators, and learn about the amazing talents across our community. Enjoy free pizza while you connect, create, and collaborate!

Osamu James Nakagawa: TRACE

Friday, September 04, 2026, 5 p.m.—Saturday, October 31, 2026, 5 p.m.

An exhibition of photographs by Eskenazi School Distinguished Professor of Photography Osamu James Nakagawa responding to the legacy of the Japanese-American internment camps. Part of PhotoForward, a coordinated series of photography events in Bloomington this fall, the exhibition opens with a reception and artist talk at 5 pm on Friday, September 4.

Latine Art Panel

Thursday, September 17, 2026, 5:30 p.m.—Thursday, September 17, 2026, 7 p.m.

Artists, scholars, and community voices come together for the Latine Art Panel, being held as part of the National Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month observance in Bloomington. The discussion will feature artists participating in the exhibition FUERZA being held at the FAR Center for Contemporary Arts September 15-18.

Open Studios

Friday, October 23, 2026, 5 p.m.—Friday, October 23, 2026, 9 p.m.

Get inspired at this celebration of our school’s renowned programs in art, design, architecture, and merchandising. Prospective and current students, alumni, and community members are invited to tour our state-of-the-art facilities in three studio buildings, view student work on display, watch demos, and try making something of your own, all at your own pace.

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Aug 26

Future Tense 2026: Exhibition

All day

Aug 26

McCalla Open Gallery Hours

11 a.m.—4 p.m.

Aug 26

Open Studio

1 p.m.—4 p.m.

Aug 27

Future Tense 2026: Exhibition

All day

Aug 27

McCalla Open Gallery Hours

11 a.m.—4 p.m.

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Lectures and exhibitions

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McKinney Visiting Artist Series

Speaker series

The McKinney Visiting Artist Series brings prominent working artists from a range of studio practices and fields to the Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture + Design. Artists lead workshops and critiques for students within the school, as well as lectures and gallery talks open to the campus community.

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Miller M. Arch Lecture and Exhibition Series

Speaker series

The Miller M. Arch Lecture and Exhibition Series brings prominent working artists and architects to the J. Irwin Miller Architecture Program in Columbus. These lectures are open to the community.

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Grunwald Gallery of Art

News

The Grunwald Gallery showcases contemporary works by both professional and student artists across genres and approaches, from traditional to experimental. The Grunwald frequently collaborates with artists, scientists, and scholars to produce exhibitions that interpret visual art in the broader context of science or the humanities.

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