Lotus World Music & Arts Festival

And Behind This Door…

And Behind This Door…

The Latest Firehouse Renovations Thanks to Loren Wood Builders' hard work, the Firehouse Transformation renovations are truly beautifying our entire building from the inside-out.  We can't stop wowing over our beautiful new front sliding doors, which replaced the...

The 9,000 Mile Journey of 10,000 Stars

The 9,000 Mile Journey of 10,000 Stars

Passionate about Peace: A Donor Profile Featuring Armen Vartian and Candice Foss As perennial supporters of Lotus, Armen Vartian and Candice Foss contributed a crucial element in Lotus successfully delivering over 10,000 stars to the One Million Stars to End Violence...

Reflecting Renovations

Reflecting Renovations

So shiny... Thanks to Loren Wood Builders' hard work, the Firehouse Transformation is chugging right along! The new insulation provided by Spray Foam Insulators paired with the Pella windows currently being installed on our building's north side are exciting...

Calling All Artists: Public Art Opportunity RFQ

Calling All Artists: Public Art Opportunity RFQ

Public Art Opportunity: Donor Recognition Banners RFQ We are seeking artists to design, coordinate, and manage a project involving Donor Recognition Banners. We encourage artists and designers to submit qualifications to be considered as a vendor for a permanent...

Moving Right Along!

Moving Right Along!

Loren Wood Builders has been busy! All of the demolition is complete, and...drumroll...we have heat! The HVAC is in and furnaces are fired up! We still need to add vents when bulkheads are complete. Because of our generous donors and the hard work of Loren Wood...

2017 Festival Report

2017 Festival Report

The 24th annual Lotus World Music & Arts Festival brought with it award-winning artists, an amazing slew of sponsors, and headlines affiliated with digital, print, and tv outlets. For more Festival highlights, please check out the 2017_Festival Report. Until next...

Let the Transformation Begin!

Let the Transformation Begin!

Thanks to the generosity of over 130 donors, Lotus is able to begin renovations! At five months in, we are over 2/3 of the way there in meeting our financial goal. Thank you to all who have contributed to transform the firehouse. You or your business can still take...

Lotus secures IHCDA’s Matching Grant …THANK YOU!

Lotus secures IHCDA’s Matching Grant …THANK YOU!

We did it!  The Lotus Education & Arts Foundation successfully completed a major hurdle in securing funds to support the Global Arts Center capital campaign. By raising $50,000 via crowdfunding, Lotus will receive a matching $50,000 grant sponsored by the Indiana...

Lotus Launches “One Million Stars To End Violence” Project

Lotus Launches “One Million Stars To End Violence” Project

The Lotus Education & Arts Foundation officially launches its year-long 2016 initiative, “One Million Stars to End Violence: Lotus International Star-Weaving Project” on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2016. Weave a star at the Lotus World Music & Arts...