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Lotus Firebay Open House

Lotus Firebay Open House

We hope you’ll join us as we open our newly renovated Firebay venue to our friends and neighbors. Stop by the Lotus Firebay on Saturday, February 23, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. for an event packed with free hands-on fun, live performances, interactive activities, and more.

First Events In New Lotus Venue

First Events In New Lotus Venue

With the 25th Lotus World Music & Arts Festival resting comfortably in our rearview mirrors, we can't think of a better time to host the first-ever public events in the newly renovated Lotus venue!  Together with rock paper scissors, inc., we are hosting two...

And Behind This Door…

And Behind This Door…

The Latest Firehouse Renovations Thanks to Loren Wood Builders' hard work, the Firehouse Transformation renovations are truly beautifying our entire building from the inside-out.  We can't stop wowing over our beautiful new front sliding doors, which replaced the...

Reflecting Renovations

Reflecting Renovations

So shiny... Thanks to Loren Wood Builders' hard work, the Firehouse Transformation is chugging right along! The new insulation provided by Spray Foam Insulators paired with the Pella windows currently being installed on our building's north side are exciting...

Calling All Artists: Public Art Opportunity RFQ

Calling All Artists: Public Art Opportunity RFQ

Public Art Opportunity: Donor Recognition Banners RFQ We are seeking artists to design, coordinate, and manage a project involving Donor Recognition Banners. We encourage artists and designers to submit qualifications to be considered as a vendor for a permanent...

Moving Right Along!

Moving Right Along!

Loren Wood Builders has been busy! All of the demolition is complete, and...drumroll...we have heat! The HVAC is in and furnaces are fired up! We still need to add vents when bulkheads are complete. Because of our generous donors and the hard work of Loren Wood...

Let the Transformation Begin!

Let the Transformation Begin!

Thanks to the generosity of over 130 donors, Lotus is able to begin renovations! At five months in, we are over 2/3 of the way there in meeting our financial goal. Thank you to all who have contributed to transform the firehouse. You or your business can still take...

Lotus secures IHCDA’s Matching Grant …THANK YOU!

Lotus secures IHCDA’s Matching Grant …THANK YOU!

We did it!  The Lotus Education & Arts Foundation successfully completed a major hurdle in securing funds to support the Global Arts Center capital campaign. By raising $50,000 via crowdfunding, Lotus will receive a matching $50,000 grant sponsored by the Indiana...

One Era Ends, Another Begins

One Era Ends, Another Begins

We've moved!  After more than a decade of renting off-the-radar office space on the downtown square, Lotus has embraced "home ownership" -- and curb appeal -- in our new building at 105 S. Rogers.  Lots still to do, but we're busy getting settled in our upstairs admin...

Susan Fernandes: Space Planner Extraordinaire

Susan Fernandes: Space Planner Extraordinaire

We're always blown away by the breadth of skills...and depth of generosity...among our amazing Lotus volunteer corps!  Even before the ink was dry on the agreement for the building, Susan Fernandes had already offered her talents to help our staff with space-planning...