Local Contexts is “a global initiative that supports Indigenous communities with tools that can reassert cultural authority in heritage collections and data.” The Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields is committed to developing conversations and relationships with Indigenous communities and is implementing Local Contexts Notices within our African, South Pacific, and Native Arts of the Americas collections to work towards consultations with Indigenous communities to better understand and respectfully care for and improve our stewardship of these collections while grounding Indigenous rights.

Open to Collaborate

The Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields is committed to the development of new modes of collaboration, engagement, and partnership with Indigenous peoples for the care and stewardship of past and future heritage collections. What is this notice? Visit the Local Contexts website to read about grounding Indigenous rights.

To begin a consultation, please contact Anne M. Young, Director of Legal Affairs and Intellectual Property, or Emma Carter, Rights Specialist, or connect with the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields through the Local Contexts Hub .