Our New Building

Local businesses leading the way

Local businesses leading the way

Even in these very early stages of planning for the new facility, our local business community is already stepping up to help.  Lotus is grateful for the donated or at-cost goods and services provided by these incredible folks -- thank you all for being leaders in...

Students lend talents to renovation prep

Students lend talents to renovation prep

This semester, Lotus is excited to be working with IU and Ivy Tech classes on two “service-learning” projects related to our new facility.  Students from “Architectural Design 1” (Ivy Tech, taught by Chris Reinhart), and "Vertical Studio" (IU School of Art and Design,...

Aw, We’re Blushing!

Aw, We’re Blushing!

Benjamin Moore "White Blush" paint, that is.  Volunteer painters LuAnne Holladay, Bill Holladay, and Kevin Bird are giving the office space in our new facility a face-lift before we move in.  They're hard at work with rollers, brushes, tape....and of course, an...

What’s Your Sign?

What’s Your Sign?

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....

The new home of the Lotus Education and Arts Foundation

The new home of the Lotus Education and Arts Foundation

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...