Support Lotus

Your gifts connect our community to artists from around the world, and bring joy to generations of children and families throughout South Central Indiana.
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The mission of Lotus is to create opportunities to experience, celebrate, and explore the diversity of the world’s cultures, through music and the arts.

Lotus World Music & Arts Festival is Indiana’s annual celebration of world music, arts, and culture. For over 30 years, this festival has been supported by countless community partners, sponsors, and volunteers. The Lotus Education & Arts Foundation is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization based in Bloomington, Indiana. Founded in 1994, The Lotus Festival is family-friendly and is meant to be enjoyed by all. Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors and grantors, the Lotus Festival offers both free and ticketed experiences. Please know that ticket sales only cover a portion of the cost of our amazing Festival. Your support is crucial to the continuation of this Bloomington cornerstone.

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Give by check

Our mailing address is
PO Box 1667, Bloomington, IN 47402.
Checks should be made out to “Lotus Education & Arts Foundation”.

Legacy Gifts

Find out more about legacy giving by emailing executivedirector@lotusfest.org

Impact Reports

Over the last 25 years, Lotus has hosted nearly 575 artists or ensembles from 120+ different countries or culturally distinct regions. The Festival regularly attracts an unusually multi-generational audience, participation from local and regional ethnic/cultural communities, and a significant out-of-town population from across the state and across the country. Estimates in partnership with our local Visitors Bureau calculate that Bloomington enjoys an annual economic impact of ~$500,000 on each Festival weekend.

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Contact us for assistance

Please call the Lotus office at 812-336-6599 or email us at executivedirector@lotusfest.org