Join Dig the Dunes at LCA as we celebrate a decade of showcasing talented photographers and debut the 2026 Dig the Dunes Calendar!
Enjoy free admission, complimentary appetizers and a cash bar. Plus, 10% of all calendar sales will be donated to Save the Dunes.
Time: 6-7:30 PM (Central)
DEC First Friday: Krueger Advanced Chorus, Book Signing & More!
First Friday
Join us for December’s FREE First Friday event to celebrate the holiday season at LCA! The Krueger Advanced Chorus, a group of 7th and 8th graders selected through an application and voice audition, will perform at 6 PM. New exhibits by Area Artist Laurel Izard and artists from Paladin and The Social & Learning Institute will be on display in the NIPSCO Art Education Studios.
Activist, author and licensed counselor, Amanda Bates Barnes, will also be onsite signing copies of her newest book, Steps to Finding Balance in a State of Confusion.
Enjoy an evening featuring holiday songs, spectacular art, hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. Bring your friends!
Save the Dunes Pop-Up: Pressed Flower Mindfulness Journal Workshop
Save the Dunes & Lubeznik Center for the Arts invite you to join us for an afternoon of nature based art exploration at our Pressed Flower Mindfulness Journal Workshop! Made possible by funding from the Health Foundation of Laporte, this event is FREE and open to all, with focus on engaging folks who are interested in exploring nature through alternative recreation and creativity. Event is hosted at Save the Dunes HQ, historic Barker House. All materials are provided, including a flower press to take home and continue the project for seasons to come!
TEENS, discover the vibrant world of alcohol inks in this hands-on creative workshop! Learn how alcohol ink can be incorporated into your artwork, experiment with a variety of techniques to create stunning and unique effects and design your own holiday cards or artistic backgrounds. Enjoy a cozy atmosphere with hot cocoa and winter treats as you create and connect with fellow artists.
All materials are provided for teens to engage in a variety of monthly workshops every third Thursday of the month. 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, or call 219.874.4900 to register.
Time: 4:30-6 PM (Central)
Free Family Day
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!