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Sip & Shop

Join LCA for a Sip & Shop during our During the Holiday Artisan Market from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, December 15. All are welcome to enjoy mimosas, snacks and a day of shopping. Local vendors, including Molly Brodzeller, Anneke Dekker, Millicent Kennedy and Winegar Pottery, will be onsite with a “trunk” of special goodies to help you pick the perfect items.

Time: 11 AM-4 PM

Open Mic Night

First Friday

Join us for Open Mic Night at LCA on Friday, January 3 from 5-8 PM Central! Hosted by emcee Tim Rounds, Open Mic Night provides a platform for local musicians, poets, stand-up comics and spoken word artists to share their talents. All are welcome to enjoy lively performances, complimentary light refreshments and a cash bar. As always, admission is free. Bring your friends!

Shop the last day of our Holiday Artisan Market and view the current exhibit, Healers and Dreamers.

Want to take the stage at the Open Mic? Sign up here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r...

Time: 5-8 PM (CST)

Kintsugi Workshop

ArtMakers

Join us for a very unique and authentic art experience on Saturday, January 12 from 4-6 PM (Central)! Learn the art of Kintsugi, the Japanese method of repairing broken pottery by mending areas of breakage with lacquer dusted or mixed with powdered gold, at LCA. The workshop will include:

  • overview of process of kintsugi, with examples of work (current and historic) that all can see and touch
  • actual process of kintsugi, so all can adhere broken pieces together and paint chips, cracks or breaks with gold
  • an introduction to Kyoto culture and history as it relates to the art of kintsugi
  • importance of Japanese tea as related to kintsugi history with a provision of Japanese tea for all

This workshop is exclusively for ArtMakers and is limited to 50 participants, so sign up now by emailing Janet at jbloch@LubeznikCenter.org.

Not an ArtMaker? You can become one here!

Time: 4-6 PM (Central)
Teacher: Sharon Meyers

Black Girlhood Altar-Making Workshop

The Black Girlhood Altar-Making Workshop, on Sunday, February 2 from 1-3 PM, is an empowering experience designed to teach participants the art of creating personal altars and engaging in meaningful ritual practices. This workshop places a special emphasis on altar medicine to encourage the normalization of altar-making as a daily practice. Attendees will receive spiritual tools to foster their sacred practices at home, ensuring the continuation of their spiritual and healing journey beyond the workshop. Additionally, the workshop presents a unique opportunity for participants to contribute new offerings and objects to the collective Black Girlhood Altar project. The workshop is led by artist and co-founder Scheherazade Tillet, along with leaders from A Long Walk Home.


To sign up for the workshop, please email artinfo@LubeznikCenter.org.

This workshop is supported by the Arts Midwest GIG Fund, a program of Arts Midwest that is supported by the National Endowment for the Arts, with additional contributions from Indiana Arts Commission.


Time: 1-3 PM

Hearts on Fire Sale

Join us at LCA for an exclusive opportunity to view and purchase artwork at a very affordable price! Ticket includes wine, appetizers and fabulous door prizes while supporting LCA and our mission. Dress is cocktail attire.

VIP Tickets and ArtMaker Tickets includes early access from 5:30-6:30 PM. VIP Tickets can be purchased by anyone. ArtMaker Tickets are only for LCA ArtMaker members.

Time: 6:30-8:30 PM CST

Poetry Slam

First Friday

Readings begin at 5:30 PM (Central) with audience members as judges for this raucous and friendly showcase. Admission is free, and all are welcome to cheer on the performers, explore LCA’s art exhibits and enjoy the cash bar and complimentary light refreshments.

Marc Kelly Smith, the founder of the Poetry Slam movement, is back to host our Poetry Slam! The night will begin with an open mic, inviting performers of all walks to share their original poetry or perform favorite poems by other authors. Next, audience members will have the chance to become a poet themselves with a fill-in-the-blank poem, themed for the occasion. The slam will conclude with the Dumb Rhyming Word Game, made famous at the Green Mill, the winner of which will be crowned as this year's LCA Poetry Slam Champion.

Time: 5-8 PM Central
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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 at Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa 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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