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

Friday, September 04, 2026, 5 p.m.—Saturday, October 31, 2026, 5 p.m.

An exhibition of photographs by Eskenazi School Distinguished Professor of Photography Osamu James Nakagawa responding to the legacy of the Japanese-American internment camps. Part of PhotoForward, a coordinated series of photography events in Bloomington this fall, the exhibition opens with a reception and artist talk at 5 pm on Friday, September 4.

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.

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.

Open Studios

Friday, October 23, 2026, 5 p.m.—Friday, October 23, 2026, 9 p.m.

Get inspired at this celebration of our school’s renowned programs in art, design, architecture, and merchandising. Prospective and current students, alumni, and community members are invited to tour our state-of-the-art facilities in three studio buildings, view student work on display, watch demos, and try making something of your own, all at your own pace.

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