44th Lubeznik Art Festival: Artist Applications Opening Soon
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Calling all artists!Lubeznik Center for the Arts is opening applications for our 44th annual Lubeznik Arts Festival on August 15 & 16, 2026. Applications will be open from Dec. 29–April 2.
Why apply?
Connect with 3,000+ festival visitors
Exhibit alongside 80+ talented artists
Compete for up to $3,000 in cash prizes
Enjoy a lively vibrant festival atmosphere with live demos, family activities, food vendors and indoor exhibitions
Artists will be notified of their acceptance by May 11, 2026.
Hosted once again by emcee Tim Rounds, LCA’s Open Mic Night provides a platform for local musicians, singers, poets and stand-up comics to share their talents with the community.
All are welcome to enjoy lively performances, complimentary light refreshments and a cash bar. As always, admission is free. Bring your friends!
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!
