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Thursday, January 29, 2026, 12 p.m.—Friday, April 24, 2026, 5 p.m.

An exhibition of artworks created by first-year M.F.A. students from the Eskenazi School in response to objects or materials in IU’s institutional collections. In its second iteration, the exhibition showcases work produced in the first-year M.F.A. seminar.

Arts, Humanities, AI, and Happiness: How can our lives be continuously good?

Thursday, April 16, 2026, 2:30 p.m.—Thursday, April 16, 2026, 4 p.m.

The last of four conversations in this semester's series "Human Questions on Arts, Humanities, and AI" when the topic will be "Arts, Humanities, AI, and Happiness: How can our lives be continuously good?"

Futurhythm Machines

Friday, April 17, 2026, 2 p.m.—Friday, April 17, 2026, 4:30 p.m.

A hands-on synthesizer session led by the Center for Concrete and Abstract Machines and open studio where visitors observe, listen, and engage at their own pace. Suitable for novices and experts alike, the session will show participants how sound can be shaped through direct physical interaction.

Graphic which includes a photo of an open oyster revealing a pearl and two examples of pearl earrings on silver ear wires. The text is red and black and says: Open your own oyster: Jewelry workshop

Jewelry Workshop: Open Your Own Oyster

Saturday, April 18, 2026, 1 p.m.—Saturday, April 18, 2026, 4 p.m.

Create jewelry using pearls from oyster to finished piece with step-by-step, in-person guidance. One day only—limit 20 participants.

The Changing Rooms

Saturday, April 18, 2026, 4 p.m.—Sunday, April 26, 2026, 6 p.m.

An immersive art installation created by Comprehensive Design students in Max Fertik's 8-week studio, "Healing Commons." "The Changing Rooms" is a series of "healing portals" that have been transformed from dressing rooms in an abandoned Victoria's Secret store in the Bloomington College Mall (now occupied by Pillar Arts Alliance).

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Apr 20

Mindful Mondays

2 p.m.—3 p.m.

Apr 21

In Front of the Work: A Gallery Dialogue

11:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m.

Apr 21

BFA Spring 2026 Thesis Exhibition

Starts at 12 p.m.

Apr 21

Common Threads

3 p.m.—4:30 p.m.

Apr 22

BFA Spring 2026 Thesis Exhibition

All day

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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

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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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