News and Notes
View our latest Lotus Festival news and notes.
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… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
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! Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
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.… Read More
We are happy to welcome one new member to the Lotus team and to welcome back a returning member to the Lotus team! Read More
Sheridan Arnold: I firmly believe in the mission that the LOTUS foundation is working towards promoting diversity and expanding everyone’s global outlook by giving them opportunities to experience different cultures.… Read More
Check out the amazing impact Lotus had through our 2024 Lotus Blossoms program. Read More
Call For Participants: Lotus@30 Fireside Chat Focus Groups CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR A SESSION Click HERE to listen to a WFHB interview with Lotus@30 Team, Jeremy Reed and LuAnne… Read More
For over 25 years, Lotus has connected south-central Indiana with musicians from around the world through its Lotus Blossoms spring programming. “One of the goals of the Blossoms program is… Read More