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Shop to Support Lotus this Holiday

Shop to Support Lotus this Holiday

You can support some of your favorite nonprofits while holiday shopping this year – and all year-round!  Follow our directions below to sign up for Kroger Community Awards and Amazon Smile to ensure a portion of your purchases go towards Lotus, at no extra cost...

Lotus receives Arts Midwest Grant

Lotus is delighted to announce that we have been selected as one of the recipients of the Arts Midwest GIG (Grow, Invest, Gather) Fund for 2022! This grant will go directly towards supporting two of our Lotus Blossoms artists for programming next spring.

Give a matching gift to our end-of-year fundraising campaign

Give a matching gift to our end-of-year fundraising campaign

Help us raise $20,000 before the end of the year! This year, every dollar donated will be matched up with funds contributed by the Lotus Board and a generous friend of Lotus, up to $10,000. Go to lotusfest.org/donate to give online and send checks (made out L.E.A.F)...

Lotus Story: LuAnne & Bill Holladay

Lotus Story: LuAnne & Bill Holladay

"We give because Bloomington wouldn't be Bloomington without Lotus...and Lotus wouldn't be Lotus without Bloomington." Lotus is so grateful for the support shown by the many in Bloomington and beyond! Whether it's through volunteerism, generous gifts, the lending of...

Lotus Story: Alison LaRosa

Lotus Story: Alison LaRosa

"...the kids were so inspired that they got up, started dancing, grabbed my hand, and pulled me into the fray." Lotus is sustained by the countless and tireless efforts of our donors and volunteers. We are grateful for their dedication, which provides for needs like...

Suggested Local Nonprofits 2021

Suggested Local Nonprofits 2021

Join Lotus and our Lantern & Luminaria Project in shining a light on local organizations addressing housing and food security in our community. You can demonstrate your support by purchasing a Lotus lantern from the project or donating directly to these...

About the Lotus Lantern & Luminaria Project

About the Lotus Lantern & Luminaria Project

The Lotus Lantern and Luminaria Project is an initiative to bring the glow of lanterns to our Bloomington community, as the days shorten and the nights get longer. To celebrate lantern traditions from around the world, Lotus is working with a few lantern artists to...

Lotus Lantern Walk 2021

Lotus Lantern Walk 2021

November 19, 2021 | 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. The Second Annual Lotus Lantern Walk will involve walking with lighted lanterns and singing songs that celebrate the light in the darkness. Meet at the Lotus Firebay, 105 S Rogers St, as early as 5:45 p.m., to begin the walk at...