First Friday at Lotus

Join Lotus for visual art activities in the Lotus Firebay. Activities are offered as part of Bloomington’s First Friday Gallery Walk.

Free

Summer Night of Lotus

Deer Park Manor 1501 E. Hillside Dr., Bloomington, IN, United States

Lotus's annual fundraiser will take place on Thursday, June 9th from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. at Deer Park Manor in Bloomington. Come out, support the Lotus mission, and hear Indianapolis-based band Forgotten Tribe, playing reggae, cumbia, and hip-hop, and a special performance by Khiry Managan & General Spazz. There will be a silent auction, […]

$75

Lineup Release Party

Switchyard Brewing Company 419 N Walnut St, Bloomington, Indiana, United States

Discover this year's incredible artist lineup and begin making your plans for the best weekend of the year. At the Lineup Release Party, you can: - Buy a Festival weekend pass and get on the guest list to the Saturday night Artist After-Party! - Enter the raffle to win one of several door prizes! - […]

First Friday Gallery Walk

First Friday Gallery Walk hosts photographer Allan Yates. Allan Yates was born in Muncie, Indiana and grew up in the rural area of eastern Delaware county.  In many ways, creativity and art played a role in his childhood; Allan always enjoyed art classes in elementary school and he enjoyed literature and writing classes in high […]

Lotus Firebay Unavailable

The Lotus Firebay is unavailable for any public or private rentals as we prepare for our biggest annual event, the Lotus World Music & Arts Festival. Read more about our Festival here.

Galeet Dardashti in Concert

Join us on Wed, Sept 21 for a free concert with Galeet Dardashti. The concert begins at 7 pm at Trinity Episcopal Church (111 S Grant Street). Free, not ticketed. Seating available first-come.

2022 Lotus World Music & Arts Festival

CLICK HERE to visit The Lotus Festival page for all the details. Full Program is available now! Four-day long musical extravaganza from Sept 22 -25, 2022, in downtown Bloomington. 20+ international artist groups. Enjoy music, the arts, food, dance, and workshops. Free events and incredible ticketed concerts. All ages welcome! Free activities include Arts Village downtown, […]

Lotus Lantern-Making Workshops

Lotus Education and Arts Foundation 105 S Rogers St, Bloomington, IN 47404, Bloomington, IN, US

Come make Egyptian paper lanterns & help shine a light on Beacon, Inc.'s work to address food and housing insecurity in Bloomington As the days shorten and the nights get longer, the Lotus Lantern & Luminaria Program is an initiative to bring the glow of lanterns to our community and to shine a light on […]

Lotus Lantern Walk: Light Up the Night

As the days shorten and the nights get longer, the Lotus Lantern & Luminaria Program is an initiative to bring the glow of lanterns to our community and to shine a light on those working to address food and housing insecurity in Bloomington. We celebrate lantern traditions from around the world, and this year, we'll […]

First Friday Gallery Walk

Lotus Education and Arts Foundation 105 S Rogers Street, Bloomington, IN 47404, Bloomington, IN, US

First Friday Gallery Walk hosts Justin A. Carney's photography exhibit, Those Left Behind. Opening Reception: December 2, 5-8pm Those Left Behind questions what bonds keep a family together, as well as drive them to separate, after a significant death. This is Justin Carney’s journey to understand the grief of his family members and himself, after the death of […]

Firebay Gallery Hours

Lotus Education and Arts Foundation 105 S Rogers Street, Bloomington, IN 47404, Bloomington, IN, US

Lotus Firebay hosts Justin A. Carney's photography exhibit, Those Left Behind. Those Left Behind questions what bonds keep a family together, as well as drive them to separate, after a significant death. This is Justin Carney’s journey to understand the grief of his family members and himself, after the death of his grandmother, their mother. Michal Louise Carney […]

Firebay Gallery Hours

Lotus Education and Arts Foundation 105 S Rogers Street, Bloomington, IN 47404, Bloomington, IN, US

Lotus Firebay hosts Justin A. Carney's photography exhibit, Those Left Behind. Those Left Behind questions what bonds keep a family together, as well as drive them to separate, after a significant death. This is Justin Carney’s journey to understand the grief of his family members and himself, after the death of his grandmother, their mother. Michal Louise Carney […]

Firebay Gallery Hours

Lotus Education and Arts Foundation 105 S Rogers Street, Bloomington, IN 47404, Bloomington, IN, US

Lotus Firebay hosts Justin A. Carney's photography exhibit, Those Left Behind. Those Left Behind questions what bonds keep a family together, as well as drive them to separate, after a significant death. This is Justin Carney’s journey to understand the grief of his family members and himself, after the death of his grandmother, their mother. Michal Louise Carney […]

Ornament Workshop

Make and take ornament workshops at the Lotus Firebay! You will be able to make as many ornaments as you would like to take with you. Bring a friend, make one for yourself, or make one as a gift. Gallery exhibit will also be on display. There will be a second workshop immediately following from […]

$5 – $10

Ornament Workshop

Lotus Education and Arts Foundation 105 S Rogers Street, Bloomington, IN 47404, Bloomington, IN, US

Make and take ornament workshops at the Lotus Firebay! You will be able to make as many ornaments as you would like to take with you. Bring a friend, make one for yourself, or make one as a gift. Gallery exhibit will also be on display. Sign up at this Eventbrite link.

$5 – $10

Firebay Gallery Hours

Lotus Education and Arts Foundation 105 S Rogers Street, Bloomington, IN 47404, Bloomington, IN, US

Lotus Firebay hosts Justin A. Carney's photography exhibit, Those Left Behind. Those Left Behind questions what bonds keep a family together, as well as drive them to separate, after a significant death. This is Justin Carney’s journey to understand the grief of his family members and himself, after the death of his grandmother, their mother. Michal Louise Carney […]

Firebay Gallery Hours

Lotus Education and Arts Foundation 105 S Rogers Street, Bloomington, IN 47404, Bloomington, IN, US

Lotus Firebay hosts Justin A. Carney's photography exhibit, Those Left Behind. Those Left Behind questions what bonds keep a family together, as well as drive them to separate, after a significant death. This is Justin Carney’s journey to understand the grief of his family members and himself, after the death of his grandmother, their mother. Michal Louise Carney […]

Ritmos Dance Night

Lotus Education and Arts Foundation 105 S Rogers Street, Bloomington, IN 47404, Bloomington, IN, US

Ritmos Latinos dance night in the Lotus Firebay! Join for salsa, bachata, timba, merengue, and more. Free and everyone is welcome. Bring a friend!

Free

Ritmos Dance Night

Lotus Education and Arts Foundation 105 S Rogers Street, Bloomington, IN 47404, Bloomington, IN, US

Ritmos Latinos dance night in the Lotus Firebay! Join for salsa, bachata, timba, merengue, and more. Free and everyone is welcome. Bring a friend!

Free