Lotus Blossoms supports more than 12,000 kids in Indiana Uplands have access to diverse music and art experiences and supplemental music, art, and STEM education in their classrooms. 2026 Blossoms Artists represent music, culture and traditions of Panama, Mexico,...
With sorrow and grief, we are sharing the passing of musical visionary and founding director of Lotus Education & Arts Foundation, Lee Williams. Lee Williams Obituary written by Andy Graham Lee Williams’ many friends from Indiana University dorm days would tell...
Lotus Blossoms connects world artists directly with children and community members in South-Central Indiana. For many individuals, especially in rural communities, engagement with a Blossoms artist begins a lifetime of curiosity about the wider world. We are excited...
Checkout the official music playlist. Listen to the music of the Lotus Festival and get ready for a great weekend! Learn about our ticket packages! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1fF2t3chWnKiv5P9sb0PXR?si=9bff66aa5ad44349&nd=1&dlsi=b041412538ac4b40
Larry & Joe (3/10/25 - 3/11/25) Larry & Joe were destined to make music together. Larry Bellorín, a legend of Llanera music, hails from Monagas, Venezuela. Joe Troop is a GRAMMY-nominated bluegrass and Old-Time musician. Larry was forced into exile and is an...
For Immediate Release July 31, 2024 Arts Commission invests over $3.5M to strengthen communities through art and creativity (BLOOMINGTON, IN) The Lotus Education & Arts Foundation staff is pleased to announce that Lotus has been awarded $14,683 from the...
One of the aims of Lotus@30 is to prompt memories and thoughts about the long arc of Lotus’ 30 years – whether about Lotus the organization or Lotus the festival. We’d love for you to answer the following questions. Questions:1. How did you first hear about Lotus? If...
Check out the amazing impact Lotus had through our 2024 Lotus Blossoms program.
Lotus Blossoms is our annual four-week series of artist workshops andperformances that bring culturally diverse music and arts experiences to South-Central Indiana. Every spring, the Lotus Blossoms program connects world artists directly with children and community...
The Lotus Education & Arts Foundation is delighted to announce a new partnership with the MCCSC STEAM/CS team for its 2024 Lotus Blossoms spring programming. The STEAM/CS team will contribute science activities and funding for the 2024 Lotus Blossoms Residency...