2026-2027 Events: Archive: Special Events: Events: Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture + Design: Indiana University Bloomington

Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 5 p.m.—Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 7 p.m.

Eskenazi School students will present their final designs for community-driven projects developed in partnership with 15 rural Indiana communities. Presentations will include concepts for public art, signage, trails, public spaces, and historic building revitalization.

Create, Connect & Collaborate: Speed Networking for Creatives

Monday, August 31, 2026, 5 p.m.—Monday, August 31, 2026, 6:30 p.m.

Kick off the semester by making creative connections! Speed Networking for Creatives is a fun, fast-paced event where Eskenazi students can meet one another, share what you're working on, discover potential collaborators, and learn about the amazing talents across our community. Enjoy free pizza while you connect, create, and collaborate!

Open Your Own Oyster | Jewelry Workshop

Saturday, September 12, 2026, 9 a.m.—Saturday, September 12, 2026, 2 p.m.

Open. Find. Make. Wear. Start with a real oyster. Discover the pearl hidden inside. Then work one-on-one with a student jeweler to transform your pearl into jewelry you make yourself.

Latino Art Panel

Thursday, September 17, 2026, 5:30 p.m.—Thursday, September 17, 2026, 7 p.m.

Artists, scholars, and community voices come together for the Latino Art Panel, being held as part of the National Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month observance in Bloomington. The discussion will feature artists participating in the exhibition FUERZA being held at the FAR Center for Contemporary Arts September 15-18.

Trades District Block Party 2026

Saturday, September 26, 2026, 4 p.m.—Saturday, September 26, 2026, 7 p.m.

The Trades District Block Party will include live music, hands-on technology, local food, and a showcase of public art and innovations led by Eskenazi faculty and students, among other initiatives to strengthen campus-community connections and support economic development, entre-reneuship and creative placemaking.

Kelley School & Eskenazi School Career Fair: Retail Industry

Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 2 p.m.—Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 6 p.m.

Join us in person for the Kelley School & Eskenazi School Career Fair, focused exclusively on career opportunities in the retail industry.

Fine Arts Career and Resource Fair

Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 11 a.m.—Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 3 p.m.

Attention students: connect with potential employers seeking YOUR unique skills, experience, and knowledge! Whether you’re actively job searching or just exploring your options, you’ll find valuable information and networking opportunities at this career and resource fair.

Line Notes: Exploring Meaning and Recognition Across Immersive Planes

Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 3:30 p.m.—Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 6:30 p.m.

A 3D scanning drop-in session exploring how personal objects, stories, and emerging technologies can shape new forms of participatory archiving. Bring a meaningful keepsake to be digitized and share its story as part of the growing repository.

Miller Architecture Program Virtual Info Session: Program Overview + Meet the Director

Wednesday, October 07, 2026, 5 p.m.—Wednesday, October 07, 2026, 6 p.m.

Join us for an online info session to learn more about curriculum, culture, and project examples in the Indiana University J. Irwin Miller Master of Architecture Program.

The Art of Money: A Student Guide to Financial Wellness

Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 5:15 p.m.—Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 6:30 p.m.

Discover how financial wellness and creative living go hand in hand! Join MoneySmarts, Art Remains, and Hideout Press for an engaging conversation on budgeting, saving, mindful spending, and building healthy financial habits as a student.

2026-2027 Events

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