We are committed to making Newfields an empathetic, multicultural, and anti-racist institution that embraces diversity, equity, inclusion, and access (DEIA) as a central and foundational part of our culture, purpose, and mission.
Building a stronger relationship with the people of Indianapolis is a priority. This begins with sharing the progress we make in implementing the plan, and we continue to listen to your feedback.
Diversifying Leadership. Newfields is actively working to enhance its commitment to DEIA across every level of the organization, starting at the top. Following the election of new trustees at Newfields’ 2021 Annual Meeting, nearly 25% of trustees now come from communities of color and other marginalized identities (an increase from the previous 8%).
Curatorial Representation of Marginalized Identities. To support the acquisition of works by artists from marginalized communities, we have designated $20 million of our endowed funds for the purchase of works by BIPOC and underrepresented artists.
Ongoing DEIA Training. With the help of outside experts and consultants, Newfields has launched ongoing anti-racism training, using a developmental approach, for Newfields’ boards, full staff, docents, and volunteers.
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To enrich lives through exceptional experiences with Art & Nature
Stewardship
We create a vibrant Newfields for current and future generations. We accomplish this with a sustainable financial model, a well-maintained campus, well stewarded collections, and environmentally-responsible business practices.
Inclusivity
We welcome diverse audiences and ideas. We provide thoughtful, inclusive programming that is accessible to the residents of our community, as well as opportunities for individuals and companies through our hiring and procurement practices.
Service
We believe the guest is our first priority. We treat each visitor, member, volunteer, employee, and donor as an individual, and personalize our guests’ experiences.
Excellence
We strive to offer the best of nature and the arts. We aim high and constantly innovate to exceed the expectations of our guests, employees, volunteers, and donors
With the launch of our new Action Plan in 2021, Newfields extended our monthly Free First Thursdays to year around and all-day free general admission. We encourage all guests to visit on the first Thursday of every month to enjoy free general admission to the Newfields campus.
Newfields has distributed more than 25,000 free tickets to partner organizations for special events including THE LUME Indianapolis, Spring Blooms, Harvest and Winterlights as it works to reduce financial barriers and increase access.
Newfields offers free-admission days, memberships with partnering organizations, and special discounts to ensure everyone can experience all that our campus has to offer, inside and out.
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