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...
How did you first hear about the Lotus organization? I was downtown having dinner with friends and heard some wonderful music. Being naturally curious about it, I went to find it and found a big tent and parade. The next spring, I signed up at the Farmers Market booth...
“The arts are part of our everyday lives – no matter who you are or where you live – they have the power to transform individuals and transcend boundaries.” - Jane Chu, Chairman, National Endowment for the Arts Lotus has been bringing transformational arts...
Long-time educator Jim Morrison has taught across south-central Indiana and shares his thoughts about the quality, value, and "joyous" experiences provided by the Lotus Blossoms Educational Outreach program for K-12 schools and students. Jim now leads a classroom of...
Enjoy our new series of snapshots profiling amazing Lotus volunteers! Check back often for new profiles, and view the entire series here. How did you first hear about the Lotus organization? Our next door neighbor told us to go before our moving boxes were unpacked...
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...
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Even in these very early stages of planning for the new facility, our local business community is already stepping up to help. Lotus is grateful for the donated or at-cost goods and services provided by these incredible folks -- thank you all for being leaders in...
This semester, Lotus is excited to be working with IU and Ivy Tech classes on two “service-learning” projects related to our new facility. Students from “Architectural Design 1” (Ivy Tech, taught by Chris Reinhart), and "Vertical Studio" (IU School of Art and Design,...
How did you first hear about the Lotus organization? I first heard about Lotus when I attended the very first Lotus World Music and Arts Festival, waaaaaaay back in 1994. And I first was a volunteer, and then a Lotus staff member for 18 years or so. What initially...