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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...

Volunteer Profile: Lynn Schwartzberg

Volunteer Profile: Lynn Schwartzberg

How did you first hear about the Lotus organization? I can’t remember, it’s been a long time! What initially inspired you to volunteer for our organization? We loved the event, volunteering is always my next logical step! I love working behind the scenes to help make...

Volunteer Profile: Garrett Poortinga

Volunteer Profile: Garrett Poortinga

How did you first hear about the Lotus organization? Well, I'm a Bloomington native, born and raised, so it was always seemingly part of the woodwork of B-town culture. My parents would Volunteer when I was a kid, so perhaps that may have been some my first encounters...

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...

Special Feature: Celebrating Festival Volunteers

To celebrate the 500+ fabulous folks who make the Festival possible, we kick off Festival Volunteer Season by highlighting some favorite memories as shared by the volunteers profiled in our "Lotus Lovers Who Light Up Lives" series. Judy Farnsworth How would you...

Volunteer Profile: Judy Farnsworth

Volunteer Profile: Judy Farnsworth

How did you first hear about the Lotus organization? I don't remember how I heard about the volunteer call out. I did have friends who volunteered in the first year or so. Malke Rosenfeld was the volunteer.coordinator, my first year. What initially inspired you to...

Volunteer Profile: Kevin Bird

Volunteer Profile: Kevin Bird

How did you first hear about the Lotus organization? Saw it in the newspaper. What initially inspired you to volunteer for our organization? My wife, Jill Bird. What volunteer jobs have you performed? I’ve been a gofer, helped with artist hospitality, food pick-up,...

Lotus Blossoms Free Public Events

Lotus Blossoms Free Public Events

Think Lotus Blossoms is just for kids? Think again! Lotus Blossoms is our youth-focused arts education outreach program, but it also aims to connect artists with senior citizens, participants with developmental disabilities, and the general public.  Please join us! As...