Friday, November 20

Films + performances

FILM: Theological Follies: Two Films by Luis Buñuel  
Friday, Nov 20 | 7:00 pm
This one-evening film series explores identity through spirituality in the films of Spanish director Luis Buñuel, perhaps best-known for… more
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PERFORMANCE: Scott Chamber Players: Musical Migrations of the Golden Age  
Sunday, Nov 22 | 2:30 pm
Travel through a fascinating chapter of world music history with a concert that explores the influence of Spanish composers on music composed and performed in Europe and the Americas… more
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SCREEN ZENITH FILM: Tuya's Marriage/Tuya de hun shi  
Thursday, Dec 10 | 7:00 pm
The stubborn but gentle Tuya embarks on an arduous search for a new husband, meeting a series of suitors who ultimately fall short in personality and intentions. … more
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Lectures

Free Public Tours  
Daily | Times vary
Enhance your gallery experience as a docent guides you through the IMA’s collection. View a list of free daily public tours and their topics.… more
TOUR: Sacred Spain Tours  
Daily through Jan 3 | 3:00 pm and various other times
Gain further insight into 17th century Spain and its colonies as a docent guides you through the special exhibition, Sacred Spain… more
TALK: Blasphemy: Art that Offends  
Sunday, December 6 | 2:30 pm
Listen to a talk on blasphemous artwork by Hamilton College professor, S. Brent Rodriguez Plate.… more
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Exhibitions

Light and Space III  
Permanently on view
A three-story fluorescent light installation by Robert Irwin entitled "Light and Space III" was specifically designed for the Museum's main 60-foot atrium… more
The Viewing Project  
Now through 2011
"The Viewing Project" is a three-year series of small-scale installations designed to offer visitors creative and enjoyable experiences with objects… more
Fashion in Bloom  
Now through Jan 31, 2010
This exhibition, drawn entirely from the IMA’s extensive Fashion Arts Collection, brings together 25 examples of fashion that feature flower motifs… more
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Tours

IMA Member Nights  
Second Thursdays | 5:30 pm
The IMA invites you to Member Night the second Thursday of each month. Stop by happy hour before participating in a special docent led tour or program in The Toby. Enjoy drink specials, music… more
Meditation Hikes  
Thursdays | 5:00-6:00 pm
The Indianapolis Museum of Art hosts a series of Meditation Peace Hikes organized by Global Peace Initiatives. In the spirit of mindfulness… more
SPECIAL EVENT: Christmas at Lilly House & Greenhouse Open House  
Thursdays, Dec 3 & 17 | 5:30-8:30 pm
Hundreds of flickering luminaria in the gardens transform the landscape of Oldfields into a winter wonderland. Warm up inside a Country Place-era home… more
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Gatherings + events

DROP-IN ART MAKING: Star(lite)  
Saturdays | Noon-4:00 pm
Create your own art project inspired by works of art in the IMA’s permanent collection. Projects are designed to be accessible and fun… more
Happy Hour  
Thursdays and Fridays | 5:00-9:00 pm
Happy Hour at the IMA's new Nourish Café features draft beers, wine, specialty drinks and a lighter fare menu that focuses on local ingredients… more
DROP-IN ART MAKING: Smuggling Daydreams into Reality  
Through January 18, 2010
After watching short films created by local students and nationally recognized filmmaker Julie Dash for the exhibition "Smuggling Daydreams into Reality", contribute… more
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Classes

CLASS: Research Your Artwork  
Tuesday, Dec 1 | 2:00 pm
Take advantage of a free hour-long session explaining how to use the reference library to research art and objects in your own collection… more
CLASS: Basic Pruning  
Saturday, Mar 27 | 9:00-11:00 am
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CLASS: Art Jolt: Art Out of Context  
Thursday, Apr 8 | 6:00 pm
This class will discuss works in Tara Donovan: Untitled and visit the permanent collection … more
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