Indianapolis Museum of Art Blog

Another Bloggers Anonymous is happening this Friday at the IMA, and we couldn’t be more excited!

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Based on the title of this post, expect a lot of different things from me today.  Yesterday, in the midst of figuring out a post topic, I turned to Facebook & Twitter for topic suggestions.  Some people responded with some thoughtful concepts, so I want to address those in some ways.  “Woody Woodpecker” isn’t just being used as a clever title to get you to read my entry.  Keep reading, its relevant.  And I wanted to start with a quick shout out to On the Cusp, who just launched a new design for their site.   I like it and I think you will too.   Check out the new look and learn what’s going on in the local Indianapolis arts scene.

The NEW On the Cusp

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Indianapolis Art Survey – Scott, over at “On the Cusp.org,” has posted a survey that hopes to collect the thoughts and habits of the Indianapolis art scene. The questions are thought provoking and answering them took about 10 minutes. If you’re in a survey mood, head on over and check it out.

pushbuttonreceivebacon.com – As of late, I’ve had to get pretty good with MS Paint and can really appreciate people being creative with such a simple and broken tool. I’m so used to the constraints of Paint that I actually like it more than say, the Gimp. If you can relate to being creative on a budget that doesn’t include Photoshop, check out this blog with bacon it its title.

Environmental Impact of Google Searches – Who knew?

Koto Sound Team Kyara – This Friday, join us in The Toby as this acclaimed ensemble interprets classical, jazz, and anime themes through traditional Japanese instruments. As much one can rock on a Koto, I expect this performance to be up there as far as “bangers” go. Join us.

Monday Music – “Lucky Girl” by The Pepper Pots. A little sugar for Monday ears that also like to hear a good “Iron Man” reference.

“Has anyone seen our intern?” This blog series follows the IMA’s Public Affairs Intern, Jennifer Anderson, as she escapes the office space for a little R&R in the galleries…

#6. IMA's Six Degrees of Separation

LACMA did it, everyone on Facebook is doing it, and now the IMA is turning it up a notch with blog “tagging”. Here it is…what you all have been waiting for…25 Random Things about the IMA.  Read the rest of this entry »