The IU Track and SoccerStadium seats 12,800 and contains a 400-meter, eight lane track. Within a few miles of the campus is the nation's finest indoor skating complexand a velodrome and BMX track. For those who prefer the arts, Indianapolishas much to offer. The internationally acclaimed Indianapolis SymphonyOrchestra, the Indianapolis Opera Company, and the Indianapolis Children's Choirprovide premier musical experiences. For dance enthusiasts, the city has BalletInternationale and Dance Kaleidoscope.
Live theater is active and varied.
The Indianapolis Museum of Art is on a 52-acre park thatincludes gardens, five pavilions, lecture hall, theater, concert terrace, andmore. In its permanent collection you find European and American paintings,contemporary art, Asian art, textiles, and African and South Pacific art. TheIndianapolis Art Center was designed by Michael Graves, the internationallyrenowned architect, and Indianapolis native. It is one of the largest communityarts organizations in the country and offers classes in all the visual arts. The Eiteljorg Museum ofAmerican Indians and Western Art houses one of the nation's finest collectionsof American Western and Native American art and artifacts.