Lotus World Music & Arts Festival / Visual Arts 2007

Festival Arts Village / Lotus Art Bikes / Festival Processions

Visual Arts presented by BEAD, the Bloomington Entertainment and Arts District. Spotlight sponsors: Cairril.com Design & Marketing; Kirkwood Design Studio; South Dunn St. represented by Brian Lappin Real Estate; Tutto Bène & Investment Services

Festival Arts Village

• Friday-Saturday, Sept. 28-29, 11am-11pm (approx.)
• 6th St. between Walnut & Washington
  
  Community Mandala
  A design inspired by cooperative neighborhood spirit, and mirroring the mandala being created in Fountain Square. An opportunity for to contribute to an image of the colors, patterns, and textures of life in Bloomington.
  
  Arts Village Canopy
  Featuring work of Jackson Creek Middle School art students, with designs based on cultural traditions from around the world.
  
  Inflatable Sculptures
  Designed and contructed by students in the IU School of Fine Arts Textile Department.
  
  

Lotus Art Bikes

• September 18-30 / A fleet of "art bikes" -- donated by community members and rebailitated by groups led by artist Joe LaMantia -- will be on display at selected downtown businesses, and featuring at the festival during the weekend. Help decorate a Lotus bike at Lotus in the Park...  
  
  
• On display at: Game Preserve, Inner Chef, Relish, Tim Terry Jewelry & Fine Antiques, Wandering Turtle Art Gallery & Gifts
  
  

Festival Processions

• Friday, Sept. 28 & Saturday, Sept. 29 / 5-6:30pm
  
  Friday: Individual parade "krewes" from different parts of Bloomington converge on the Courthouse Square on Friday in a carnival of color, music, dancing, and community spirit, to help launch the 2007 Lotus World Music & Arts Festival.
  
  Saturday: Meet at Lotus in the Park (in Third Street Park) at 5:45pm for a parade to Festival Headquarters on Kirkwood Ave. led by Portland's March Fourth Marching Band.

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