"Ordinary Wonders" Opening Reception with Exhibiting Artists
First Friday
Join us on Friday, April 4 from 5-8 PM (Central), for the opening reception of the new exhibition Ordinary Wonders! Enjoy an evening out featuring spectacular art, hors d'oeuvres, a cash bar and chance to meet the artists featured in the exhibition. The artists in "Ordinary Wonders" utilize the photographic medium in very different ways to illuminate the extraordinary brilliance within the everyday. Their exquisitely staged pictures made in and around domestic spaces with family, friends and objects elevate the mundane and develop quiet yet radical gestures of expansion and liberation. Learn more about the exhibition here.
Time: 5-8 PM CT
Gallery Talk with Exhibiting Artists & Curator
Join LCA’s engaging and knowledgeable curator, Whitney Bradshaw, along side exhibiting artists Jessica Labatte and Cecil McDonald, Jr. as they take you through all of the amazing art pieces of the “Ordinary Wonders” 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
Art From the Start - MCAS Elementary Art Show Reception
On display at LCA, from April 9 until May 6, is the "Art from the Start" exhibition. Crafted in the art rooms of Michigan City Area Schools elementary schools, this exhibit features 2-D and 3-D pieces with mediums such as paint, clay, chalk pastels, paper and more. Student work ranges from kindergarten through 6th grade and will FILL the walls of the NIPSCO Art Education Studios at the Lubeznik Center! Please join us for this opening reception to honor the flourishing creativity of our students.
To alleviate crowding, we kindly ask that families plan to come at the following times corresponding to their student's school if possible:
4:30 p.m. Lake Hills and Marsh 5:00 p.m. Edgewood and Springfield 5:30 p.m. Knapp and Pine 6:00 p.m. Coolspring
Join us for a FREE day of art-making at LCA on Saturday, May 24 from 1-3 PM (Central)! Explore our galleries with a fun scavenger hunt through the "Ordinary Wonders" exhibit, and enjoy complimentary snacks along the way.
Everyone is welcome!
Time: 1–3 PM CST
LOK Young Artist 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 Artist Expo (LOK YAE) showcase at Lubeznik Center for the Arts!
The evening’s free, family-friendly program will begin at 6 PM. 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)
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!
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.
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!
