"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...
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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...
Sponsor Spotlight: IU Center for Latin American & Caribbean Studies
Nation Beat, Cimarrón, Los de Abajo, Bajofondo, Los Llaneros, Chango Spasiuk: some spectacular Lotus artists have come to Bloomington with help from Indiana University’s Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies. CLACS is one of IU’s Title VI National Resource...
Sponsor Spotlight: ISU-The May Agency
We're starting 2011 with the first in a series of sponsor profiles, giving us a chance to shine a light on some of the people, businesses, and organizations who support the Lotus mission. First up: ISU-The May Agency. Pictured above: Young artists at work on a mural...
Showcases 101: The Lotus World Music & Arts Festival
Every year, new audience members discover the Lotus World Music and Arts Festival in downtown Bloomington, Indiana. Here are a few tips to help you plan your Lotus adventure if you're new to the festival. Friday and Saturday night Showcases are ticketed. They begin...
A Message From Volunteer Coordinator
Volunteering for the 2019 Lotus World Music and Arts Festival We are celebrating our 26th Festival this year, and we hope you’ll want to be a part of it! Established in 1994, the Lotus World Music and Arts Festival has become one of Bloomington’s largest and...
2010 Friends of Lotus
Thank you to our 2015 Friends of Lotus! We update this page once a year in January, for the prior completed fiscal year. If you made a 2015 contribution and do not see your name on this list, please contact us at 812-336-6599. * notes a 2015 supporter of the Lotus...