LCA's events connect our community while offering rich artistic and cultural experiences.

Join us for the inaugural Paint the Town La Porte 2026 Mural Festival, taking place July 8-12 in downtown La Porte.

Presented by Lubeznik Center for the Arts and mural artist Alex Ann Allen of Mural Mania, the festival will bring four nationally recognized artists to La Porte to create four large-scale murals in just five days. Artists from California, Texas and Virginia will transform three downtown buildings, adding vibrant new public art to the city.

Throughout the festival, visitors can watch the murals take shape and enjoy guided tours that provide an inside look at the creative process.

The festival concludes on Sunday, July 12, with a special historical tour led by Fonda Owens, Executive Director of the La Porte County Public Library, exploring the mural locations and their history.

Following the tour, join us for a closing celebration at The La Porte Fire House. Meet the artists and organizers, enjoy appetizers and music, and celebrate the completion of La Porte's newest public art installations. A cash bar and Paint the Town: La Porte t-shirts will be available.

Downtown La Porte Live Mural Painting Locations:

Taylordpaints – Freckle Farm Primitives and Antiques, 522 Lincolnway

Mister Toledo & Allison Bamcat – Blockhead Beerworks, 1100 Lincolnway

Nico Cathcart – Burke, Costanza & Carberry, 607 Jefferson Ave

Mural Tours:

Friday, July 10 | Noon-1 PM CT

Meet at Freckle Farm Primitives and Antiques on 522 Lincolnway and enjoy Three Guys and a Hog food truck from 11 AM-1 PM on Monroe and Lincolnway.

Sunday, July 12 | 4:30 PM

Learn the stories behind the mural sites! Meet at the Firehouse and end there for complimentary appetizers and cash bar.

Join LCA’s engaging and knowledgeable curator alongside exhibiting artist Betsy Odom as they take you through all the amazing artworks of the Kindred Spirits: Margaret Wharton and Betsy Odom exhibition! Learn about both artists, their artwork, inspirations and processes. You can ask questions and join in on the lively discussion.

Art Contest

Calling all artists ages 6-18! Your artwork could become a community mural featured at our 44th annual Lubeznik Arts Festival on

August 15 & 16.

Entry Guidelines:

• Drawings must be centered around the theme of "community."
• Submissions must be appropriate for all audiences — no political imagery, nudity or profanity.
• Drawings should be clear, neat and complete — some small details or colors may be adjusted in the final mural.
• Use landscape orientation, and paper size should be at least 8.5" x 11".
• Submit entries in person at LCA's front desk or email them to nmarcano@lubeznikcenter.org.

Grand Prize: $50 and a 1-year LCA Membership

Deadline to Enter: July 17, 2026

Join us this summer for our 44th 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, Kindred Spirits: Margaret Wharton and Betsy Odom, 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*

Join us for a FREE day of art-making at LCA! This free, drop-in event welcomes all ages to create their own art project using materials provided by LCA. Plus, kids can enjoy a fun, family-friendly scavenger hunt through LCA’s three galleries, all in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

Family Days are particularly engaging for school-age children and their parents or caregivers. Free snacks will be provided, and no advance registration is required. Free Family Day offers children and adults opportunities to connect while exploring LCA’s summer exhibition, "Kindred Spirits: Margaret Wharton and Betsy Odom."

This program is supported by the generous funding of the Michigan City Community Enrichment Corporation (MCCEC).