Indianapolis Museum of Art
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The Indianapolis Museum of Art is the ninth oldest|group=note}} and eighth largest encyclopedic art museum in the United States., the IMA is eighth largest in the United States in Main Museum Building space among the 130 respondents in the Association of Art Museum Directors 2010 Statistical Survey.|group=note}} The permanent collection comprises over 54,000 works, including African, American, Asian, and European pieces. Significant areas of the collection include: Neo-Impressionist paintings; Japanese paintings of the Edo period; Chinese ceramics and bronzes; paintings, sculptures, and prints by Paul Gauguin and the Pont-Aven School; a large number of works by J. M. W. Turner; and a growing contemporary art and design collection. Other areas of emphasis include textiles and fashion arts as well as a focus on modern design.
Founded in 1883 as the Art Association of Indianapolis, the first permanent museum was opened in 1906 as part of the John Herron Art Institute. In 1969, the Art Association of Indianapolis changed its name to the Indianapolis Museum of Art, and in 1970 the museum moved to its current location. Among the Art Association's founders was May Wright Sewall (1844–1920), known for her work in the women's suffrage movement. Other supporters have included Booth Tarkington (1869–1946), Eli Lilly (1885–1977), Herman C. Krannert (1887–1972), and Caroline Marmon Fesler (1878–1960). The associated John Herron Art Institute was established with the help of notable Hoosier Group artists T. C. Steele and William Forsyth.
The museum is widely recognized as innovative in its development of open source technologies, institutional transparency, and collaboration between museums. In 2008, the IMA became the first fine art museum to be named an Energy Star partner due to its greening initiative and efforts to reduce energy consumption. In 2009, the IMA was awarded the National Medal for Museum and Library Service for public service, specifically the museum's free admission policy and educational programming. The free admission policy began in 1941 and remained in place until 2007, when an admission fee for non-members was instated. Free admission returned a year later and remained until 2014, when a fee was reinstated for non-members. Provided by Wikipedia
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4by Taylor, William E (William Edward), 1934-, Taylor, William E (William Edward), 1934-, Taylor, William E (William Edward), 1934-“...Indianapolis Museum of Art...”
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7by Grimes, Mary K, Grimes, Mary K, Grimes, Mary K, Gersell, Georgiann, Gersell, Georgiann“...Indianapolis Museum of Art...”
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8by Miller, Dwight C (Dwight Cameron), 1923-, Miller, Dwight C (Dwight Cameron), 1923-, Miller, Dwight C (Dwight Cameron), 1923-“...Indianapolis Museum of Art...”
Published 1970
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11by Dillenberger, Jane, Dillenberger, Jane, Dillenberger, Jane, Dillenberger, John, Dillenberger, John, Dillenberger, John“...Indianapolis Museum of Art...”
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19Published 2013“...Indianapolis Museum of Art...”
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