Family Day at the 20th Lotus Blossoms Bazaar

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Natural Dyes Workshops

Natural Dyes Workshops  Dates: July 25 & 26 Time: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (each day; day 2 is a continuation from 1st) Taught by artist: Gail Hale Location: Hale Studio, 3122 N. Norwest Woods Circle, Bloomington, IN Natural Dyes Workshops, presented by the Lotus Education & Arts Foundation,  will be primarily hands-on and experiential, […]

Creating Pahiyas: A Philippines Harvest Tradition Art-Making Workshop

Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard, 1100 W. Allen St., Bloomington, IN | 4-5pm FREE, pre-register by calling Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard (812) 339-5887 or stephanie@mhcfoodpantry.org During this family-friendly workshop, participants will help make Pahiyas Festa House creations, a Filipino cultural tradition. Pahiyas, a harvest celebration, dates back to the 16th century and involves elaborate, food-based decorations. Participants will learn […]

Volunteer Fair & Art Activity

Bloomington Farmers' Market 401 N. Morton St. , Bloomington, IN, United States

August 15 – Community Volunteer Fair at Farmers’ Market Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market, 401 N. Morton St., Bloomington, IN 10:00 am-1:00 pm | FREE Lotus will be recruiting volunteers for its annual Lotus World Music & Arts Festival at the annual Bloomington Volunteer Network’s annual Community Volunteer Fair at the Farmer's Market! While visiting, you can […]

Lotus Art-Making Workshop at Switchyard Studios

Switchyard Studios Art Market 1607 S. Rogers St., Bloomington, IN, United States

August 22 – Make Art with Lotus! Switchyard Studios Art Market, 1607 S. Rogers St., Bloomington, IN 10:00 am-2:00 pm  |  FREE Participants will make art for the 22nd Lotus World Music & Art Festival creating Pahiyas Festa House decorations, a Filipino cultural tradition. Pahiyas, a harvest celebration, dates back to the 16th century and […]

“Seeing Red: World Textiles” Opens Aug.28

Ivy Tech John Waldron Arts Center 122 S. Walnut, Bloomington, IN, United States

Festival Exhibition:  “Seeing Red: World Textiles” August 28 - September 26, 2015 Ivy Tech John Waldron Arts Center (122 S. Walnut) | FREE Gallery Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Extended hours till midnight on Festival showcase nights Sept. 25-26 Lotus Education & Arts Foundation kicks off another festival season with an […]

Art Exhibit: “Seeing Red: World Textiles”

Ivy Tech John Waldron Arts Center 122 S. Walnut, Bloomington, IN, United States

“Seeing Red: World Textiles,” Ivy Tech John Waldron Arts Center (122 S. Walnut) | FREE September 4 - Opening Reception, 5 – 8pm; First Fridays gallery walk (global play theme) "Seeing Red: World Textiles" |  Aug. 28 - Sept. 26 Gallery Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Extended hours till midnight on […]

IU Student Involvement Fair

September 2 – IU Student Involvement Fair Dunn Meadow (the green space at the corner of Indiana and 7th Street, next to the west side of the Indiana Memorial Union), Bloomington, IN 11:00 am-2:30 pm |  FREE The IU Student Involvement Fair is an annual campus event that introduces students to the wealth of opportunities […]

Joan Hart Gallery Talk

Ivy Tech John Waldron Arts Center 122 S. Walnut, Bloomington, IN, United States

September 10 - “Exploring the Magic of Red in World Textiles” Gallery Talk by Joan Hart, Ph.D. “Seeing Red: World Textiles,” Ivy Tech John Waldron Arts Center (122 S. Walnut) | FREE 5:30-6:30pm talk in Rose Firebay, reception to follow till 7:30pm Red is a color that challenges us: bright and glorious, and both celebrated […]

Lotus Lineup Lowdown

Monroe County Public Library 303 E. Kirkwood, Bloomington, United States

Lotus Lineup Lowdown: Preview with an Ethnomusicologist Thursday, September 10 | 7:00pm Monroe County Public Library Auditorium (303 E. Kirkwood)| Free and open to the public Take a deeper dive into Lotus on this guided tour! Dr. Daniel Reed, of the IU Department of Folklore and Ethnomusicology, will look at the 2015 Festival lineup through a […]