The Festival is upon us! We are just one week away from the 22nd Annual Lotus World Music & Arts Festival! Can you believe it is almost here? Four days of live music in the streets and venues of downtown Bloomington, Indiana! With artists from over 23 countries,...
As the 22nd annual Festival draws near, Mark Hood of Echo Park Studios and Jim Krause of Tabletop Productions, two longstanding Lotus supporters recall how Lotus has been intertwined in their personal and professional lives over the past 22 years. Mark Hood and...
“Caravan” Installation (2015) Sept. 25-26, 6:30-midnight Pictura Gallery/Old National Bank Tent (6th St. b/w Walnut and College; festival wristband required for tent admission) Lotus produces great works of art through powerful collaborations. This summer Indiana...
Lotus Giving Groups harness collective support to create bigger impacts on specific program goals. A decade ago, members of the Lotus staff created Lotus giving groups to bring like-minded donors together for a common cause, and have their support recognized as a...
The Lotus World Music and Arts Festival is known for its world-class musical performances, but the festival festivities include so much more! Honoring our commitment to creating opportunities that celebrate the diversity of the world’s cultures through music and...
Ours is a big white banner, and it's telling the world that the old Rogers St. Firehouse is now the "Future Home of the Lotus Education & Arts Foundation". Drive by and check it out -- honk if you love Lotus! Stay tuned for more facility news in the new year....
Tickets to the 22nd Annual Lotus World Music and Arts Festival are now on sale! Make sure to check out the official festival preview to see a full list of this year’s artists and schedules before you buy. Take advantage of early bird prices and buy tickets at any of...
The 22nd Annual Lotus World Music & Arts Festival September 24-27, 2015 Downtown Bloomington, Indiana Presenting Sponsors: Bloomingfoods Market & Deli, Blueline Media Productions, and Indiana University Click here for a full list of our awesome 2015 Festival...
WHERE AS: On April 6, 1955, the City of Bloomington (“City”) acquired title to the property located at 105 S. Rogers Street from Upholsterers International Union of North America and the property served as a City firehouse for many years. The City sought proposals for...
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...