Please join us for a special afternoon at the home of Anneke and Jan Dekker. Long time area residents, the Dekkers built a new home five years ago into the natural landscape at Tryon Farms. Using nature as their inspiration for both the architecture and the interior, their home is an elegant fusion of natural materials, colors and furnishings. The icing on the cake is their art collection, mostly from Africa where they lived for many years, and Anneke’s own magnificent artworks in many mediums.
Please RSVP to Nicole at nguenin@lubeznikcenter.org.
Time: Noon-2 PM or 2-4 PM (Central)
Teen Arts Council Meet: Pumpkin Decorating
Teens
Get into the fall spirit with LCA’s Teen Arts Council! On Thursday, October 23 from 4:30–6 PM (Central), teens are invited to join us for a fun and festive afternoon of pumpkin decorating. Choose your style — go bold with paint or try something new with decoupage — and create a one-of-a-kind seasonal masterpiece to take home.
To make it even cozier, we’ll have apple cider on hand while you hang out, get creative and connect with other art-loving teens. 🍎🍂
TAC is always free and open to join for local creative teens ages 13-18. Contact LCA’s Education Director, Nelsy Marcano, at nmarcano@lubeznikcenter.org to register, or call 219.874.4900.
Time: 4:30-6 PM (Central)
LCA Little Gallery: Zine-O-Ween
Zine-O-Ween is a free, public zine swap through the month of October. Whether you’re a seasoned zinester or just learning about them for the first time, everyone is welcome to participate!
A zine (short for “magazine”) is a self-published pamphlet. Anyone can make a zine! They can be about anything— art, poetry, music, personal stories, your favorite food, your dog. You can make a zine with just a single sheet of paper and a pen. We have more zine resources on our website (link in bio).
Want to participate? Here are some ways to get your zines to us: 📍 Stop by the Little Gallery in person outside of Lubeznik Center for the Arts 📫 Mail zines to us at 101 W 2nd Street, Michigan City, IN 46360 ✉ Email egraves@lubeznikcenter.org a PDF of your zine for us to print in black and white
"LIT!" Opening Reception
Join us on Friday, November 7 from 5-8 PM (Central), for the opening reception of the new exhibition LIT! Enjoy an evening out featuring spectacular art, hors d'oeuvres, a cash bar and chance to meet the curator of the exhibit.
The artists featured in LIT! use site-specific works that challenge viewers' sense of space and place using light, color and material experimentation. Both Maria Burundarena and Luftwerk create ephemeral, site-responsive works that explore the phenomena of color and light in relation to architecture, nature, data and historical or political contexts.
Holiday Artisan Market November 7, 2025 – January 2, 2026
LCA Gallery Shop’s annual Holiday Artisan Market returns this season with handcrafted gifts from more than 60 local and national artisans. Shoppers will find unique items including jewelry, ceramics, wearable art and more — perfect for holiday gift-giving.
The Holiday Artisan Market is open during regular LCA hours and events. LCA members receive 10% off Gallery Shop purchases year-round, including during the Holiday Artisan Market, while supporting LCA’s mission of making art accessible to all.
Come explore our galleries, enjoy refreshments and be among the first to experience the new "LIT!" exhibit. LCA members, your support makes everything we do possible. As a token of our appreciation, we invite you to an evening of food, drinks, a short presentation and amazing art. All are welcome but please RSVP by emailing ArtInfo@LubeznikCenter.org or calling 219.874.4900!
Join LCA’s engaging and knowledgeable curator as she take you through all of the amazing art pieces of the LIT! exhibition! Learn about the artists, their artwork, inspiration and process. You can even ask questions and join in on the lively discussion. An ASL interpreter will also be present.
Dig the Dunes' 2026 Calendar photo submissions are now OPEN! You can submit up to (3) photos. Deadline is October 15, 2026.
On December 4 all are invited to join us as we celebrate the photographers and release the calendar for sale. This is our TENTH year and we are so excited for it. There will be appetizers and a cash bar. This is a FREE event.As always, 10% of sales will go to Save the Dunes.
Kids, bring your favorite grown-ups for a day of art at LCA! Enjoy a scavenger hunt through our galleries inspired by the LIT! exhibit. Snacks and artmaking are provided in our classroom spaces for visitors to enjoy. All are welcome! ¡Hablamos español! ¡Todos son bienvenidos!
In our NIPSCO Educational Studios, local artists from around the region exhibit their artwork throughout the year. Each month, you can find different artists' work displayed in the studios. Click the button below to view the upcoming schedule!
Our free First Friday cultural programs take place on the first Friday of each month from 5-8 PM. The annual schedule includes everything from exhibition openings to live music to youth dance performances. All events feature free admission, free food and a cash bar. A typical First Friday sees between 150 and 400 visitors of all ages.
ArtBash Gala
Every June, join us for our annual ArtBash Gala and help support our mission of integrating art, education and community to provide access to compelling exhibitions and programs that explore contemporary ideas. Your support ensures everyone has access to the arts. The night includes an open bar, dinner, a silent auction, dancing and fun!
This popular festival held by Lubeznik Center for the Arts is one of the highlights of summer in Northwest Indiana. It takes place on LCA’s grounds to connect festival-goers to the our dynamic programming and exhibitions. Spend two fun-filled days in the summer with 70+ art vendors, a live mural invitational, indoor exhibitions, family activities, demos, local food vendors and beer and wine!
During the winter, hundreds of our Gallery Shop items spill into the lobby for our Holiday Artisan Market. Lubeznik Center for the Arts annual Holiday Artisan Market, held from late November to early January, is the place to find unique gifts crafted by local artisans including jewelry, ceramics and wearable art. Come celebrate the winter season and support local artists!
