Connections
The Center for Urban Ecology was founded in 2004 by faculty and
staff in the Department of Biological Sciences. They realized the
need to advance our understanding of ecological systems as they
adapt and function in an urban setting. Given the location and
urban context of the Butler Campus, it is a natural backdrop for
the center, functioning as both an outdoor classroom and research
site.
Additionally, the center's establishment coincided with the
'Dare to Lead' planning process at Butler, a plan to re-affirm the
mission and commitments of the University. The center seeks to meet
the 'Dare to Lead' plan by providing students with invaluable
experiential learning opportunities through on-site research and
community partnerships.
The Indianapolis Museum of Art serves the creative interests of
its communities by fostering exploration of art, design, and the
natural environment. The IMA promotes these interests through the
collection, presentation, interpretation and conservation of its
artistic, historic, and environmental assets.
The Indianapolis Museum of Art has a collection of
over 50,000 works of art. At the Museum, you will find art from a
variety of cultures and periods in art history. The Museum also
features national and international traveling exhibitions
throughout the year.
Upon completion, the Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park
will provide an urban oasis with 100 acres of woodlands, wetlands,
lake and meadows located adjacent to the Museum. The Park will
contain outdoor art works, as well as recreational experiences for
visitors including nature walks and interactive outdoor art
exhibitions.
Oldfields-Lilly
House & Gardens offers visitors a glimpse into the lives of
one of Indianapolis's most interesting and prominent families, the
Josiah K Lilly Jr. Family. A visit to the Lilly house will provide
you with a deeper understanding of life on a country estate in the
early twentieth century.
Vision:
iMOCA will increase understanding and appreciation of the
significance of contemporary visual culture within today's society
in Indiana and beyond. iMOCA will encourage the experience that art
is all around us.
Mission:
iMOCA will bring contemporary exhibitions and programs to our
community to stimulate minds, inspire new discoveries and
demonstrate the vital connections between visual culture and
life.
The Harrison Center for the Arts
seeks to be a catalyst for renewal in the city of Indianapolis by
fostering awareness, appreciation, and community for arts and
culture.
Indiana Humanities connects people,
opens minds and enriches lives by creating and facilitating
programs that encourage Hoosiers to think, read and talk.