In addition to our presenting sponsor, the Raymond Foundation -- and the local businesses who step up to help underwrite our outreach – the Lotus Blossoms sponsor list includes many “Adopt-a-School” donors, all of whom want to help bring the Lotus experience of world...
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Sponsor Spotlight: Lotus & the Collins Living-Learning Center
One of our sponsors and outreach partners is Indiana University's Collins Living-Learning Center. Associate Director Yara Clüver talks about the Lotus-Collins connection. Yara Clüver is an artist, educator, researcher, advocate, mother – and during her working hours,...
Sponsor Spotlight: Karen Pitkin
In hospitality circles, the Lotus World Music and Arts Festival is termed a “friends and family event” – a focus for the reunion of far-flung loved ones. For Bloomington realtor Karen Pitkin, it is always an opportunity to share a weekend of music and dance. “When we...
Sponsor Spotlight: Mark Hood & Echo Park
In 1994, a fledgling local business risked some precious cash to become a charter sponsor of a new, unproven world music festival in Bloomington. Co-owner Mark Hood reflects on Echo Park Studio's nearly two-decade sponsorship of Lotus and how the two have grown up...
Sponsor Spotlight: Mallor Grodner LLP
For years, one of the best parties associated with the Lotus World Music & Arts Festival was hosted by lawyers and community patrons Andy Mallor and Geoffrey Grodner. Kicking off the Festival “was fun, and a great way to thank our clients, many of whom were...
Volunteer Voices: Lizzie Plant
"Lotus took me from being a student to being a community member and Lotus advocate," says volunteer Lizzie Plant. . When I’m not a Lotus volunteer, I’m . . . Assistant unit director at the Ellettsville Boys and Girls Club. I also work with the children’s ministry at...
Sponsor Spotlight: One World Enterprises
Community, sustainability, and innovation: these values shape the business practices of One World Enterprises — a.k.a. Lennie’s, Pizza Express, Bloomington Brewing Company, and One World Catering and Events. A longtime sponsor, One World's support touches just about...
Volunteer Voices: Bill Holladay
Bill Holladay has been a Lotus enthusiast since the very first festival. Since then, he’s volunteered in a variety of positions. We talked to Bill about the experience of volunteering for Lotus for the past 17 years. When I’m not a Lotus volunteer, I’m . . . a...
Sponsor Spotlight: Cairril.com Design & Marketing
Cairril Mills is one of those rare people who moves seamlessly between right- and left-brain function – she is equally renowned as an exacting businessperson and for her artistry and innovative thinking. Cairril is also one of an exclusive cohort of those who...
Volunteer Voices: Brandi Host
It’s hard to see how Brandi Host has time to volunteer for Lotus – but she does. Brandi has been a stalwart festival volunteer, and is now on the board of directors for the Lotus Education and Arts Foundation. We asked her to talk about why she does it. {Above: Brandi...