Special Events: Events: Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture + Design: Indiana University Bloomington

Thursday, January 29, 2026, 12 p.m.—Friday, April 24, 2026, 5 p.m.

An exhibition of artworks created by first-year M.F.A. students from the Eskenazi School in response to objects or materials in IU’s institutional collections. In its second iteration, the exhibition showcases work produced in the first-year M.F.A. seminar.

The Changing Rooms

Saturday, April 18, 2026, 4 p.m.—Sunday, April 26, 2026, 6 p.m.

An immersive art installation created by Comprehensive Design students in Max Fertik's 8-week studio, "Healing Commons." "The Changing Rooms" is a series of "healing portals" that have been transformed from dressing rooms in an abandoned Victoria's Secret store in the Bloomington College Mall (now occupied by Pillar Arts Alliance).

Painting of green hills and cloudy skies. There is black bold text on top of the painting that says still, we tell stories

still, we tell stories: Studio Art B.A. Capstone Exhibition

Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 11 a.m.—Friday, May 01, 2026, 7 p.m.

Works across media represent the culmination of the Eskenazi School's Studio Art B.A. class of 2026.

Posterboards on easels in a large hall with an ornate fireplace and people seen in the distance. The posterboards have computer rendered interior design plans created by students for their capstone show at the end of the school year.

Interior Design Capstone Show

Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 11:30 a.m.—Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 2:30 p.m.

The Interior Design Capstone Show celebrates the dynamic work of graduating students by featuring graphic posters summarizing the students' work.

Finals Fuel

Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 12 p.m.—Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 2 p.m.

Need an extra boost for finals? The Eskenazi School Office of Community and Student Success has your back! Join us for Finals Fuel, where we’ll provide drinks, snacks, and swag to help you ace those exams with confidence! Let’s empower each other to succeed together!

Finals Fuel

Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 11 a.m.—Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 1 p.m.

Need an extra boost for finals? The Eskenazi School Office of Community and Student Success has your back! Join us for Finals Fuel, where we’ll provide drinks, snacks, and swag to help you ace those exams with confidence! Let’s empower each other to succeed together!

Eskenazi School Recognition Ceremony

Friday, May 08, 2026, 9 a.m.—Friday, May 08, 2026, 10 a.m.

The Eskenazi School hosts an invitation-only ceremony recognizing students completing an undergraduate or graduate degree in May or August 2026. Instructions and a link for reserving up to eight tickets for guests have been emailed to each graduating student. Tickets must be reserved by April 17; after April 20, students may reserve additional tickets that remain unclaimed.

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