We’re now two events into our 2014-2015 Passport to the Arts season. It’s too late to subscribe with us (we sold out at 200!), but that doesn’t mean you can’t use what we learn as research for your own arts season.
Following each show this season, we’ll tell you what Passport subscribers thought and share recommendations from Sky Blue Window to help you decide what tickets to pick up next.
Our second stop of the Passport season was the Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA). As an absolute exclusive for our Passport subscribers, this evening was a one-time only deal, which means the IMA had never tried it out before. And as can expected with any brand new event, it resonates perfectly with a lot of people and leaves a few scratching their heads.
Our Passport to the Arts crowd gave the IMA’s Art Bites
75% Thumbs Up
And they said things like . . .
“Although we are IMA members, we had not previously been on a gallery tour with a docent. It is a much richer experience!”
“I absolutely loved the arts and crafts that we were able to do before the show.”
“Was interesting to hear about upcoming events at the IMA. Was fun to see the performance troupe [Know No Stranger]. The movie game and trivia were fun. ”
The IMA is for you if you . . .
- Are looking for something interesting to do that doesn’t make you feel like you need to bring a a wingman.
- Want to have a more meaningful experience with the visual arts.
- Like to discover unusual and off-beat things to do (more of these to come with the IMA’s addition of Scott Stulen).
- Miss taking school field trips–be sure to check out those free tour schedules!
Get Engaged – to Visual Art, Sky Blue Window Recommendations
Sky Blue Window‘s taking excellent care of us this Passport season by providing pre-show notes and post-show recommendations. So, if you’re interested in more things like IMA’s Art Bites, they’ve got a few best-bets for your cultural explorations.
There’s Still Life in Those Bones: While Scott Stulen may be shaking up some of the IMA’s programs, he’s also bringing new life to more old-school exhibitions, including the current Georgia O’Keeffe-focused show. Read more about it – and the wealth of imagery you can discover in her work, in this piece by Joseph S. Pete.
Be Your Own Curator: Last week, we got the chance to make our own art at the IMA’s button- and pennant-making tables. Explore the flipside of visual art – starting your own collection – by checking out our “My Art Collection” series, featuring everyone from art-obsessed philanthropists to collectors of stunning modern design AND by reading Joanna Nixon’s piece with five tips for getting started with curating your own gallery.
Playful Places: The IMA is getting more playful, for adults and kids, and it’s a trend that museums everywhere are embracing. Find out how local galleries embrace pint-sized patrons by opening up their doors to kids more and more.
