IUI Herron School of Art + Design

08/31/2026

The creativity of our faculty and staff extends far beyond the classroom. 🎨

We’re proud to celebrate Dawn Holder, Michelle Winkelman, and Orna Tsultem, whose artwork is now on display in the Creative Renewal Arts Fellowship Exhibition at Arts Council of Indianapolis’ Gallery 927.

The exhibition celebrates the 2024–2026 Creative Renewal Arts Fellows and the experiences that helped them reconnect with their creativity, well-being, and goals. From exploring new art forms and traditions to traveling across the globe, each fellow pursued opportunities for renewal and personal transformation.

See the work of Dawn, Michelle, and Orna and explore the full exhibition, on view through September 17.

08/27/2026

Trade your doom scroll for an art stroll!

Our virtual tour of Stephanie Barlow's exhibition, Between the Tongue and the Taste, lets you wander the gallery, slow down, and experience the work wherever you are.

You can see the exhibition in real life in our Marsh Gallery until October 17th.

Big thanks to our exhibition collaborator, Companion Gallery.

Matterport 3D Showcase.

08/18/2026

Calling all future artists and designers! 🎨

Herron School of Art + Design is excited to host National Portfolio Day, where prospective art school students can meet with university faculty and teaching artists, share their work, and receive valuable feedback on their portfolios.

Students don't need to have a finished portfolio to participate. National Portfolio Day is about learning, asking questions, exploring possibilities, and gaining insight that can help students take the next step in their creative and educational journeys.

📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026
📍 Herron School of Art + Design

Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more information about this year's event.

https://herron.indianapolis.iu.edu/npd/

07/01/2026

Last week, IU Indianapolis Chancellor Latha Ramchand announced that Professor Aaron Ganci has been appointed interim dean of the Herron School of Art and Design.

A member of the Herron faculty since 2012, Ganci is a visual communication designer and design thinking expert, whose work explores how design shapes real experiences, especially around health, wellbeing, and accessibility.

As a practitioner-scholar with expertise in graphic design, user interface design, and co-design research methodologies, Professor Ganci is a frequent consultant on the design of digital products and service experiences with scholars from the Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Computer Science, Liberal Arts, and Informatics.

In addition to his faculty role, Ganci served as Chair of the Visual Communication Design department, a Faculty Fellow for Student Experience Design in the IU Graduate School at Indianapolis and is actively engaged as Innovation Director with the IU Center for Health by Design in Bloomington, where he contributes to research focused on improving health outcomes through design.

He holds a B.A. in Fine Art/Graphic Design from Eastern Illinois University and an M.F.A. in Design Development and Research from The Ohio State University, along with a Ph.D. in American Studies from IU Indianapolis.

As interim Dean, Ganci brings a collaborative mindset, a critical perspective, and a strong commitment to Herron’s evolving role in shaping artists, designers, musicians, and creative thinkers.

06/29/2026

After nearly five years of thoughtful, steady leadership, Professor Greg Hull will step away from his role as Dean of the Herron School of Art and Design and return to the classroom this fall.

Appointed dean in 2021 at a moment of extraordinary uncertainty, Hull guided Herron through the evolving challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic with clarity, care, and a deep commitment to students, faculty, and staff. His leadership helped sustain the school’s creative momentum during a time that demanded resilience and adaptability. Hull also oversaw Herron's acquisition of the Music and Arts Technology program in 2024.

Joining the faculty in 1999, Hull has shaped generations of artists through his teaching in foundation studies and sculpture, bringing a spirit of experimentation and interdisciplinary thinking into the classroom. His own studio practice centered on interactive, kinetic, and time-based work has been exhibited in galleries, museums, and public spaces across the country, including major installations throughout Indianapolis.

Hull is an Efroymson Contemporary Arts Fellow, a two-time recipient of the Creative Renewal Fellowship, and a recipient of the Arts Council of Indianapolis’ inaugural Transformational Impact Fellowship. He also serves as a Commissioner on the Indiana Arts Commission, strengthening the broader arts ecosystem across the state.

As he returns to teaching, Hull remains a trusted colleague, a generous mentor, and a deeply respected artist whose impact continues to shape the school every day.

06/18/2026

The Herron School of Art + Design provides students with opportunities that extend well beyond Indianapolis. Our students, alumni, and faculty are contributing to IU‘s national presence by welcoming visitors to the new Capital Campus in Washington DC. This space is a celebration of the IU legacy, encouraging innovation and access, all while expanding our community connections and collaboration.

05/28/2026

2026 Visual Art MFA Thesis Exhibition

And with that, the 2025-2026 school year has come to a close. Summer is well underway, so whether you’re taking time away or continuing to create, make sure to celebrate a job well done. To those who graduated- we’re so excited to see what you do next! To those we’ll see again soon- take care of yourselves!☀️

05/13/2026

Our Visual Communication Design seniors have been working incredibly hard to create an inspiring and unforgettable capstone exhibition for everyone to experience!

‼️Come support their work and learn more about their creative process this Friday, May 15, from 5–8 PM ‼️

05/11/2026

Join us for Look/Hear, Herron School of Art and Design’s annual end-of-year celebration showcasing the creative and scholarly achievements of the graduating Class of 2026!

🖌️What: Look/Hear Annual Exhibition
📍Where: Eskenazi Hall + Eskenazi Fine Arts Center
📆 When: Friday, May 15. 5–8 p.m.

Free + open to the public

🚗 Parking: Complimentary parking for Eskenazi Hall is available in the Sports Complex Garage and on levels 5 and 6 of the Riverwalk Garage, courtesy of The Great Frame Up (with gallery-issued code).

04/28/2026

WhoIs My Neighbor? A conversation with the Good Samaritan.The 2025/26 cohort of Herron’s Religion, Spirituality, and the Arts invites you to our end-of-year program!

Through dialogue and creative expression, the artists examine what it means to respond to others with care, courage, and empathy.

Exhibition Opening: May 1, 6pm at the Harrison Center for the Arts.