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.
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 (Donors of $500+) and is limited to 50 participants, so sign up now by emailing Janet at jbloch@LubeznikCenter.org.
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. 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 an opportunity for participants to contribute objects to the collective Black Girlhood Altar project, an ongoing artwork to honor the lives of Black women and girls who have gone missing or been murdered. The workshop is led by artist and co-founder Scheherazade Tillet, along with leaders from A Long Walk Home.
*The workshop is free, but space is limited, and RSVPs are required* 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.
Want first pick? VIP Tickets and ArtMaker Tickets includes early access from 6-6:30 PM. VIP Tickets can be purchased by anyone. ArtMaker Tickets are only for LCA ArtMaker members (Donors $500+).
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
Lubeznik Arts Festival
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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.
Time: 10 AM-5 PM (Central)
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!
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 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!
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!
