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Thank You!

Thank You!

Thank you for another amazing Festival!  Yes, YOU.  Lotus is truly a gift FROM the whole community, TO the whole community…and we couldn’t do it without you. To our Volunteers:  Over 500 strong and counting, you are the gears in this glorious (and sometimes rather...

#LotusFest 2015 Playlists

#LotusFest 2015 Playlists

It's officially Lotus week! Enjoy all of our playlists we've shared over the past few months. Countdown 9 https://open.spotify.com/user/12147860422/playlist/5vBXYqu7xPV4tamwe19yaj Countdown 8 https://open.spotify.com/user/12147860422/playlist/3dgrPFUDMRwpIQ8Vw8ZvAT...

The Festival is upon us!

The Festival is upon us!

The Festival is upon us! We are just one week away from the 22nd Annual Lotus World Music & Arts Festival!  Can you believe it is almost here? Four days of live music in the streets and venues of downtown Bloomington, Indiana! With artists from over 23 countries,...

“Caravan” Installation

“Caravan” Installation

“Caravan” Installation (2015) Sept. 25-26, 6:30-midnight Pictura Gallery/Old National Bank Tent (6th St. b/w Walnut and College; festival wristband required for tent admission) Lotus produces great works of art through powerful collaborations. This summer Indiana...

Collective Support for Bigger Impact

Collective Support for Bigger Impact

Lotus Giving Groups harness collective support to create bigger impacts on specific program goals.  A decade ago, members of the Lotus staff created Lotus giving groups to bring like-minded donors together for a common cause, and have their support recognized as a...

Festival Highlight: Lotus in the Park

Festival Highlight: Lotus in the Park

The Lotus World Music and Arts Festival is known for its world-class musical performances, but the festival festivities include so much more! Honoring our commitment to creating opportunities that celebrate the diversity of the world’s cultures through music and...

What’s Your Sign?

What’s Your Sign?

Ours is a big white banner, and it's telling the world that the old Rogers St. Firehouse is now the "Future Home of the Lotus Education & Arts Foundation".  Drive by and check it out -- honk if you love Lotus! Stay tuned for more facility news in the new year....

Festival tickets on sale now!

Festival tickets on sale now!

Tickets to the 22nd Annual Lotus World Music and Arts Festival are now on sale! Make sure to check out the official festival preview to see a full list of this year’s artists and schedules before you buy. Take advantage of early bird prices and buy tickets at any of...

2015 Lotus World Music & Arts Festival Preview

2015 Lotus World Music & Arts Festival Preview

The 22nd Annual Lotus World Music & Arts Festival September 24-27, 2015 Downtown Bloomington, Indiana Presenting Sponsors: Bloomingfoods Market & Deli, Blueline Media Productions, and Indiana University Click here for a full list of our awesome 2015 Festival...