March is Disability Awareness Month. This year they are encouraging everyone to “Free Your Mind”.

(via indianadisabilityawareness.org)

Last year my blog at this time concentrated on what we do in the gardens to make them accessible to as many people as possible. All of that information is still relevant so check it here.

With 100 Acres – The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art and Nature Park opening June 20 I decided to take a look at it this year. Since it does not have an asphalt road running through it, or concrete walks, it won’t be as easily accessed for those with mobility issues as the rest of our gardens and grounds. But there will still be much to experience and enjoy. Read the rest of this entry »

It’s hard to follow some of our recent posts – especially some very well written pieces by Jenny and Kate.  But I must, and today the focus is European Design.  It’s shaping up to be a pretty decent weekend in Indianapolis.  Around the IMA, lots of us are preparing for the arrival of all-star designers, scholars, designophiles, students, playas, and many more.  European Design Since 1985: Shaping the New Century kicks off tonight with the opening party.  Tomorrow and Saturday will be dedicated to the European Design Symposium – a collection of speakers ranging from Alberto Alessi, IMA’s own R. Craig Miller,  matali crassat, Jerszy Seymour and lots more.  And of course there is the exhibition itself – 250 works of incredible, daring, surreal, beautiful design.  And this is all happening in Indianapolis!!!!

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