Programs


The Working Men’s Institute hosts a wide variety of adult and children's programs, lectures and workshops throughout the year.  The Friends of the WMI Lecture Series, children's story times, craft workshops and STEM activities are just a few of the diverse offerings that can be found at the Working Men’s Institute. Visit our calendar regularly to view our upcoming events.

Many of our past programs, including the Friends of the WMI Lecture Series are available for viewing.  Click here to view them in our Video Archives.

Pre-School Storytime For Ages 3-5

Pre-School Storytime For Ages 3-5

Each Thursday morning, Tamara Allison will read a story and engage in educational activities.

Thursday, September 4, 10:30 am - 11:00 am
New Harmony Farmers and Artisans Market Presented by the WMI

New Harmony Farmers and Artisans Market Presented by the WMI

Experience the journey from farm to table and heart to home where each product is crafted with care. Discover the bounty and artistry of some of  New Harmony’s finest crafters and farmers at our market, where quality and creativity come together!

Saturday, September 6, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
NHGCA presents: Shauta Marsh of Big Car Collaborative: Social Alchemy Project

NHGCA presents: Shauta Marsh of Big Car Collaborative: Social Alchemy Project

Drawing from the ‘Social Alchemy Project’ — a multi-year project linking New Harmony, Indiana, with Big Car Collaborative, Indianapolis’ premiere contemporary art space— Marsh will describe her approach as a curator and arts organizer to utopian art practice and describe the genesis of this partnership, as well as the ways it has evolved. The project has spanned a series of conversations in New Harmony and has produced exhibitions of local artists in Indianapolis, including Docey Lewis, Laura Foster Nicholson, and more, with Ben Nicholson’s exhibit forthcoming at the Indianapolis art gallery in the exhibition year 2026/27.

Shauta Marsh is the Co-Founder and Director of Programs & Exhibitions at Big Car Collaborative, where she co-leads initiatives focused on restorative spaces and urban-rural relationships. As a social practice artist, curator, and writer, she produces the Social Alchemy radio programs on 99.1 WQRT LP in Indianapolis and develops public art projects through Big Car’s Spark program.

Specializing in community memory and mythology, Shauta has curated over 50 exhibitions featuring artists like Carlos Rolón and LaToya Ruby Frazier. Her presentations last about 40 minutes, followed by a Q&A session.

Sunday, September 7, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Pre-School Storytime For Ages 3-5

Pre-School Storytime For Ages 3-5

Each Thursday morning, Tamara Allison will read a story and engage in educational activities.

Thursday, September 11, 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Utopian Vision: Creating a Nature Journal

Utopian Vision: Creating a Nature Journal

 

Join Peggy Taylor for a six-week project, where you can learn to sketch flowers and plant forms while enjoying the gardens and green spaces of New Harmony! Funded by the Indiana Arts Commission, this program offers guided instruction as you observe, record, and draw inspiration from the beauty of Utopia.

No experience is required to attend this free class, and art supplies will be provided. Please call the WMI  to register for this event!

 

Thursday, September 11 - Sunday, September 14, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
New Harmony Farmers and Artisans Market Presented by the WMI

New Harmony Farmers and Artisans Market Presented by the WMI

Experience the journey from farm to table and heart to home where each product is crafted with care. Discover the bounty and artistry of some of  New Harmony’s finest crafters and farmers at our market, where quality and creativity come together!

Saturday, September 13, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Utopian Vision: Creating a Nature Journal

Utopian Vision: Creating a Nature Journal

 

Join Peggy Taylor for a six-week project, where you can learn to sketch flowers and plant forms while enjoying the gardens and green spaces of New Harmony! Funded by the Indiana Arts Commission, this program offers guided instruction as you observe, record, and draw inspiration from the beauty of Utopia.

No experience is required to attend this free class, and art supplies will be provided. Please call the WMI  to register for this event!

 

Thursday, September 18 - Sunday, September 21, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Board of Trustees Meeting

Board of Trustees Meeting

Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, September 18, 4:45 pm - 6:00 pm
FWMI Book Sale

FWMI Book Sale

Discover a vast selection of gently used books, movies, audiobooks, and more for all ages and interests. This includes both adult and children’s fiction and nonfiction, as well as hardcover and paperback editions.

Saturday, September 20, 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
FWMI Book Sale

FWMI Book Sale

Discover a vast selection of gently used books, movies, audiobooks, and more for all ages and interests. This includes both adult and children’s fiction and nonfiction, as well as hardcover and paperback editions.

Sunday, September 21, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Inner Vision: The Transformative Ideas of Carl Jung

Inner Vision: The Transformative Ideas of Carl Jung

Bill McKenzie will delve into the legacy of one of the 20th century’s most brilliant minds. As the founder of depth psychology, Carl Jung revolutionized our understanding of the human psyche by illuminating the profound influence of the unconscious on our conscious thoughts, behaviors, and choices. His groundbreaking theory of personality revealed the inner dynamics between the ego and shadow, the persona and the self. Jung also introduced the powerful concepts of archetypes and the collective unconscious—timeless symbols and shared myths that shape our inner lives and cultural narratives. This seminar invites participants to engage deeply with Jung’s most transformative ideas and consider their relevance for personal growth and modern life. Please note that this is Part Two of a two-part seminar.

Wednesday, September 24, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Pre-School Storytime For Ages 3-5

Pre-School Storytime For Ages 3-5

Each Thursday morning, Tamara Allison will read a story and engage in educational activities.

Thursday, September 25, 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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Community Events


While you can easily fill an entire day or even a weekend here at the Working Men’s Institute, there’s much more to do in idyllic New Harmony, Indiana.  Look here to see a calendar of upcoming events and learn more about other places to visit while you’re in town.