Facilities
Two buildings comprise Herron's nationally-acclaimed facilties; Eskenazi Hall and Eskenazi Fine Arts Center.
Eskenazi HallEskenazi Hall is a 169,000 square-foot building that provides more than 70 art and design studios, separate graduate studios, five galleries, sculpture gardens, a comprehensive art library, a grand hall, a student lounge, conference rooms, current technology and equipment, and other amenities to enhance all of the school's academic and community outreach programs.
Eskenazi Fine Arts CenterEskenazi Fine Arts Center, on the north edge of the IUPUI campus about a seven-minute drive from Eskenazi Hall, provides additional technology, graduate studios, and exhibition spaces, and is home to Herron's Sculpture and Ceramics programs.
Herron GalleriesFormal Herron gallery spaces consist of the Eleanor Prest Reese, Robert B. Berkshire, Dorit and Gerald Paul, Marsh, and Basile galleries. The Galleries serve Herron’s students and provide the community, local high school students, and students, faculty and staff from IUPUI with firsthand exposure to contemporary works of art created by local, regional, national, and international artists. There are additional, informal exhibition spaces throughout both Herron’s buildings.
These galleries are committed to exhibits that explore all areas of visual artistic expression. Each exhibit is accompanied by an announcement and a public opening. The yearly schedule is coordinated with the school's lecture series to provide
a broader understanding of the works presented in the galleries. In addition, visiting artists, curators, art historians, designers, and scholars conduct occasional workshops to give students and community members the opportunity to work directly with recognized professionals. The Marsh Gallery is generally reserved for student-led projects while the Basile Gallery usually displays artwork by Herron faculty and alumni. All the galleries are intended to be educational resources for students as well as the community. Interested persons can sign up to receive notices about upcoming talks, workshops, and other events such as film screenings. The galleries are open throughout the year. Gallery hours may vary. All shows are free and open to the public. Interested persons may call (317) 278-9423 for current gallery hours and an exhibition schedule, or go to the galleries website at: www.Herron.IUPUI.edu/Galleries
Museums, Art Galleries, and CultureSituated in the heart of Indianapolis' White River State Park Cultural District, Herron's location on the campus of IUPUI enables greater student and community access to cultural programming, gallery exhibitions, lectures, and special events. This ideal location also fosters more partnerships with surrounding nonprofit organizations, including the renowned Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, the Indiana State Museum, the Indiana Historical Society, and the Indianapolis Zoo. The Children's Museum and the Indianapolis Museum of Art are just a few miles away. Downtown galleries are numerous and many are within walking distance of Herron.
Career Counseling and PlacementCareers in art are almost as varied as the artists themselves. Graduates of Herron School of Art and Design can be found in professional positions throughout the United States and the world.
Many fine art graduates go on to graduate schools to continue their art preparation. Many also go directly into art professions, some working full time producing their art, others working as artists and illustrators for private and public agencies, in museums, in galleries, and in many other settings. Graduates of the Visual Communication Design Program have many career options open to them, including design positions in business, industry, and academic settings, as well as advertising agencies and design studios. Art Education graduates from Herron have certification to teach in the public schools in Indiana. Many also teach in private settings or work with museums or public agencies concerned with art and recreational media. Some graduates in Art Education go on to earn master’s degrees and become permanently certified. Information about employment in specific careers is available from placement and admissions offices, and [Herron?] department coordinators and student services. IUPUI, in cooperation with Herron School of Art and Design, works on the local and national levels to assist students and alumni in career placement. Counseling coordinators provide recommendations and maintain a schedule of on- campus recruiting visits by prospective employers.
Herron School of Art and Design has a website for all students and graduates who are seeking jobs. It is updated weekly and lists part-time, full-time, and freelance jobs for all fine arts majors. The job line page is located in the student services section of the Herron website athttp://www.herrontalent.com
Last Updated: January 2014