Thank you to everyone for a great 2015 Edible Lotus: Local Tastes for Global Arts! Our sold-out annual benefit event last Thursday night saw more than 160 guests sharing dinner, drinks, and lots of Lotus love at beautiful Deer Park Manor, under (thankfully) clear...
About Photo: The quilt includes every Lotus volunteer t-shirt design from 2004 (first year we had t-shirts) to 2014. Designers represented: Brian Garvey, LuAnne Holladay, Terry Howe, Deborah Klein, Kayleigh Lebak, Katie Vernon. Quilt made in support of Lotus...
Last week we honored our amazing group of people at the 2015 Lotus Volunteer Recognition Party, an annual public celebration of our wonderful volunteers who support the Lotus mission and programming throughout the year. Invitees included active volunteers who...
Celebrate summer with Lotus! Did you know that festival ticket sales cover just 50% of the cost of Lotus programming? Lotus raises the rest through generous donors like you, and Edible Lotus is a perfect way to support the Lotus programs you love while enjoying great...
Artists from 5 countries/cultures 5,500 participants of all ages 2 months of programming 31 different events at 20 unique venues 23 schools served World Bazaar 20th anniversary To date, Lotus Blossoms 2015 is 74% funded. Can you help us reach 100% support? For 21...
Please welcome Lotus’s inaugural Advisory Board! This esteemed group of community leaders (click here for full list) comprises former Lotus Board members, long-time volunteers, and other dedicated supporters who have signed on to officially serve as resources for the...
Every September, Bloomington comes alive for the annual Lotus World Music and Arts Festival — the flagship event of the nonprofit Lotus Education and Arts Foundation. Established in 1994, Lotus is the oldest world music festival in the U.S. and the only festival of...
"My ears will never be the same again, after hearing their music." – 4th grader, Harmony School, with Kinobe & the Wamu Spirit For 20 years, Lotus Blossoms Education Outreach has brought children, underserved populations, and the Bloomington community into close...
"My ears will never be the same again, after hearing their music." – 4th grader, Harmony School, with Kinobe & the Wamu Spirit For 20 years, Lotus Blossoms Education Outreach has brought children, underserved populations, and the Bloomington community into close...
We are proud to announce that the Lotus Education & Arts Foundation is the official, designated charity partner for the 5th Annual Bloomington Craft Beer Fest. The Brewers of Indiana Guild will donate a portion of EVERY ticket sold to Lotus. The event will take...