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Photo by James Richmond ©
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The Lubeznik Center for the Arts' 26th Annual
Lakefront Art Festival will be held August 18 and August
19 in Washington Park in Michigan City. The
Festival is a juried art show, committed to accepting only
the finest original and highest quality handmade art. 120
artists, including 51 newly accepted artists from
throughout the country will display works that include
collage, basketry, ceramics, drawing (pencil, pastels,
etc.), fiber (weaving and wearable art), glass, jewelry,
leather, metalwork, paintings, photography, printmaking,
quilts, sculpture, watercolor, wood (furniture, carving
and wood burning) and other more specific processes.
Artists Bonnie Eastwood (basketry), Jon Hook
(ceramics), Clark Stoeckley (drawing), David Millar (metal
sculpture) and Robert Williams (drawing) will conduct
demonstrations of their artistic
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An on-site food court, available to
festival goers and the general public, will feature a
variety of ethnic foods, including tempura shrimp, Korean
chicken, eggrolls, Italian gelato and sorbetto, Italian
and Polish sausage, in addition to American fare.
The Art Time Tent, coordinated by the
Lubeznik Center for the Arts, will be on site to provide
art activities for visitors of ALL ages. Children and
adults are welcome to try their hand at painting with
tempera. Other children's entertainment will be provided
by Michiana Clowns, who will be at the Festival both
Saturday and Sunday from 1-3 pm.
The Festival will run Saturday, August 18th from 10 am
to 6 pm and Sunday, August 19th from 10 am to 5 pm, and
will be located just east of the bandstand in Washington
Park in Michigan City, IN. Festival entry fees are $4
adults, $3 seniors, children under 12 admitted free.
Members of the Lubeznik Center presenting a current
membership card also receive free admission. For more
information about the Lakefront Art Festival, call
219-874-4900 or visit
http://www.lubeznikcenter.org/Special_Events/art_fest.html.
The Lubeznik Center for the Arts is located at 101 W. 2nd
St. in Michigan City, just blocks from the festival, and
is open on weekends from 11am - 4pm and Tuesdays through
Fridays from 10am - 5pm.
Art bucks are now available for
purchase at the Lubeznik Center and at
http://www.lubeznikcenter.org/Gifts_Shopping/art_bucks.html
in denominations of $25, $50, and $100. They can be used
for art purchases at the Festival, and are also valid for
Lubeznik Center membership purchases, classes, and items
in the Lubeznik Center for the Arts' galleries and Gallery
Shop. Art bucks will also be available at the Lakefront
Art Festival.
Free parking will be serviced by a
free shuttle from three locations: the
grassy area directly north of the Lubeznik Center,
Michigan City City Hall parking lot, and the Michigan City
Chamber of Commerce parking lot. Parking is on a first
come, first-served basis. Weekend parking rates apply at
Washington Park.
Be a part of the growing enthusiasm at the
Lubeznik Center for the Arts! Your support
ensures art and cultural events will continue to thrive in
YOUR community. Becoming a member is easy! Join
online or call 219.874-4900.
Sponsored by: NIPSCO, Tandem Transport
Corporation, Lamar Advertising co., McDonalds (Glenn &
Kathy Lubeznik and Rod Lubeznik), and
WNIT Public Television. Free shuttle courtesy of the
YMCA of Michigan City.
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The Jack and Shirley
Lubeznik Center for the Arts
101 W. 2nd St.
Michigan City, IN 46360
219.874.4900
artinfo@lubeznikcenter.org
www.lubeznikcenter.org
Hours: Tu - Fri 10-5, Sat & Sun
11-4, closed Mon.
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