While Indiana University’s iconic landmark the Sample Gates has become synonymous with today’s vision of the campus landscape, few realize that while this is a product of relatively recent memory it has quite a storied past. Whether it be the Class of 1899’s Arch fund, turn of the century suggestions to repurpose the porticos of the old University Building as a monument, proposals from the 1930s by noted university alumnus Senator Newell Sanders, or the ultra-modern concept designs by university architects Eggers and Higgins of the late 1960s and early 1970s, the desire to mark the original entrance to the university has a long history. Drawing from the extensive collections of the Indiana University Archives, the exhibit includes correspondence, sketches, architectural renderings and photographs documenting the numerous Kirkwood gateway proposals dating from as early as 1899 through the completion and dedication of our present day Sample Gates in 1987.

Recurring 8-5pm daily on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, through April 30th

Volunteer to teach area sixth grade students about our natural heritage through multiple stations including karst, creeks, wetlands, forests, and soils. If you have an interest in the outdoors and enjoy working with children, sign up for the Leonard Springs Nature Day programs. Station facilitators and group leaders are needed.

Register on web link provided.

Artists featured are: Audim Q. Culver, Photography; Andrew Maurer, Printmaking; Kasey Ramirez, Printmaking; Xiaoyuan Zhu, Digital Art. Every spring, the IU Art Museum collaborates with the Henry Radford Hope School of Fine Arts to present thesis exhibitions of graduating MFA candidates from the School of Fine Arts.

Recurring on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday until April 8. Tues. – Sat., 10 am – 5 pm; Sun., 12 – 5 pm.

Luba Edlina-Dubinsky started playing piano at the age of five in her native Kharkiv, Ukraine (then USSR). She made her first public appearance at the age of nine and by age seventeen she was accepted to the prestigious Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory. Upon the completion of her studies under the guidance of the renowned professor Yakov Flier, Mrs. Edlina-Dubinsky graduated with distinction.

Students from the Hutton Honors College will offer tours highlighting their personal favorites from the museum’s collections.

* Tuesday, April 3, noon–1:00 p.m.
* Wednesday, April 4, 1:00–2:00 p.m.
*Thursday, April 5, noon–1:00 p.m.
* Friday, April 6, 1:00–2:00 p.m.
Meet in the Thomas T. Solley Atrium, first floor

The Grunwald Gallery of Art is pleased to announce upcoming IU Bachelor of Fine Arts Thesis Shows. Artworks created by graduating BFA students from all Studio areas will be featured. Student shows give advanced Fine Arts student’s opportunities to participate in exhibition planning and installing their artwork. All events are free and open to the public. BFA 1, which features student work from a variety of areas and who are graduating this spring, will be on display from March 27- April 7, with an opening reception on Friday March 30, 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Exhibiting BFA students include Sarah Blevins (Graphic Design), Chelsea Eales (Graphic Design), Nick Kovalenko (Ceramics), Molly Quanty (Photography), and G. David Wright (Sculpture).

Recurring Tuesday – Saturday until April 7

Daniel Kelley of the Purdue University Department of Philosophy will give a keynote lecture on the “yuck factor”. Free and open to the public.

This workshop will assist anyone who is interested in launching their own art-based business. Presented by the Gayle & Bill Cook Center for Entrepreneurship through Ivy Tech Community College and the Indiana Arts Commission. The first session will cover small business insurance.

IU Health Bloomington offers free classes, support groups, and nicotine replacement therapy. No registration is necessary unless otherwise noted.

Every Tuesday at 714 S. Rogers St. (Second Floor Classroom). Class from 6-7 pm, support group from 7-8 pm.

The Venue Fine Art & Gifts will host a violin concert by Brendan Shea, Assistant Instructor at the Jacobs School of Music. Brendan began violin at the age of 3, making his debut with orchestra at the age of 12. While in school Brendan won many local, regional, and national competitions. Since entering conservatory at Indiana University, Brendan has performed regularly with Orchestra in recitals nationally and internationally, and has been a semi-finalist in several major international competitions. This concert is a part of his final preparation for the 8th Seoul International Music Competition.

Brendan’s program for this concert will be: Bach Sonata No. 1 in G minor, Paganini Caprice No 10, 15 and Lim Jiesun Shadow Capriccio for violin solo, commissioned for the 8th Seoul International Music Competition.

The Venue will provide refreshments. A selection of paintings, jewelry, ceramics, and other gifts will also be on display and available for purchase. Free parking is available in the lot on the corner of 4th and Grant.