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LOK Young Artists Expo Showcase

First Friday

Join us Friday, June 6 from 5-8 PM (Central) for the opening celebration of the Lindsey O'Brien Kesling Wishing Tree Foundation Young Artists Expo (LOK YAE) showcase at Lubeznik Center for the Arts!

The evening’s free, family-friendly program will begin at 5 PM with an artist meet and greet, followed by a presentation at 6 PM (Central). Attendees can browse the exhibition of student artwork and even purchase artwork created by these talented young artists. Light refreshments and a cash bar will be available throughout the event.

This exhibition is a showcase of talented youth ages 7 through 18 in all media. The LOK YAE represents artists from LCA’s partnerships with numerous community and regional school partners. The artwork, chosen through individual portfolio review, is an impressive display of the extraordinarily talented youth from across the region.

Time: 5-8 PM (Central)

The Watercolors of DC Langley

ArtMakers

LCA Artmaker members, spend the day seeing the art of DC Langley, hosted by his daughter Judi at the home and garden he and his wife, Joan, built in 1968. DC was a prolific artist, choosing watercolor to render what he observed for over 40 years along the southern shores of Lake Michigan, and a long-time participant in the Lubeznik Arts Festival. Light refreshments and wine will be served. This event is exclusively for LCA donors.

Please RSVP to Nicole at nguenin@lubeznikcenter.org.

Time: Noon-3 PM (Central)

2025 ArtBash: Over the Rainbow

Join us at The Great Hall at PNW on Saturday, June 28, at 5:30 PM CST and help Lubeznik Center for the Arts build our creative hub for our diverse community! We make incredible art experiences accessible to all, both inside and outside of our walls. Come dressed as a color of the rainbow, the whole rainbow or your favorite character from the Land of Oz!

The evening includes:

  • Cocktails
  • Dinner
  • Silent & Live Auctions
  • Dancing

Tickets, table hosts, sponsorships and more are available through the link!

Time: 5:30 PM CST

"Women to the Front" Opening Reception

Join us on Friday, July 11 from 5-8 PM (Central), for the opening reception of the new exhibition, Women to the Front! The exhibition presents a curated selection of works from an extraordinary private collection. At 6 PM, Sara M. Vance Waddell, the owner of the collection, will give a talk about her extensive collection of over 1,000 works of art by women, queer artists and artists of color. Enjoy an evening out featuring spectacular art, hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar.

Time: 5-8 PM (CT)

"Women to the Front" Curator Gallery Talk

Join LCA’s engaging and knowledgeable curator, Whitney Bradshaw, as she takes you through all of the amazing art pieces of the Women to the Front 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.

Time: 11:30 AM (CT)

Summer in Kyoto

ArtMakers

LCA Artmaker members, enjoy a "Summer in Kyoto" experience in the home of kintsugi instructor and ceramic artist Sharon Meyers and her husband, Kevin Yost, in their intentionally designed property using Japanese design principles and a reduce, reuse, recycle approach to creating the space. Savor Japanese-inspired drinks, appetizers and desserts Sharon learned to make while studying in Kyoto last year, along with a chef demo of a Japanese dish you can then make at home. This event is exclusively for LCA donors.


Please RSVP to Nicole at nguenin@lubeznikcenter.org.

Time: Noon-2 PM OR 2-4 PM (Central)
Teacher: Sharon Meyers

Lubeznik Arts Festival

Join us this summer for our 43rd Lubeznik Arts Festival (LAF)! LAF is one of the highlights of summer in Northwest Indiana! Taking place on LCA’s grounds, just steps away from Lake Michigan, LAF connects festival-goers to our dynamic programming and exhibitions. During this year’s festival, we’ll have 80+ artists, food vendors, indoor exhibitions, family activities and live demos. LCA's summer blockbuster exhibition, Women to the Front, will also be on display inside LCA.

Saturday Admission: $5

Free for LCA members, kids 16 and under, military and veterans

Sunday Admission: FREE Family day thanks to McDonald's of La Porte County

*No pets allowed*

Time: 10 AM-5 PM (Central)

Home Tour of Anneke and Jan Dekker

ArtMakers

This event is exclusively for LCA donors.

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)

Zine Fest

Join us at Zine Fest and discover 40+ vendors, unique voices, handmade art and DIY culture. All are welcome!

Time: 11 AM-4PM (Central)
Lubeznik Center for the Arts NIPSCO

NIPSCO Educational Studios Exhibitions

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!

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First Fridays

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.

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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!

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Lubeznik Arts Festival

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!

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Holiday Artisan Market

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!

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