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...
We are excited to announce that Lotus has migrated volunteer systems to Civic Champs. If you are an active Lotus volunteer, we have already created an account for you on Civic Champs. If you haven't already done so, please verify your account information from the...
Created in 1996 with the help of area teachers, the Lotus Blossoms World Bazaar has become a tradition in Monroe County schools — public, private, and charter — as well as in our community. The Friday edition of the Bazaar is open only to area 4th-graders, but...
Each spring (March- April), Lotus hosts a roster of global teaching artists who travel to perform in schools, classrooms, and community centers across a multi-county area in south-central Indiana. Musicians, dancers, and storytellers share their cultures and heritage...