"...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...
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...
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Thank you Fabulous Fest Fan winners for sharing your Festival photos and memories! We love seeing these special moments! Jill Courtney and Family: Here’s a family photo! Two local music teachers and their kids enjoying a gorgeous Lotus family day at Switchyard Park!...
We are delighted to introduce you to Sarah Thomas and Victor Roa, our new Graduate Assistants! Sarah J. Thomas joins Lotus as a passionate MPA-MAAA student with experience in arts-based community development, cultural research, and nonprofit development. Sarah enjoys...
The Lotus Education & Arts Foundation is delighted to announce that this year's ticket sales to the annual Lotus World Music & Arts Festival will be matched, dollar for dollar and up to $100,000, by a generous donor. The donor comes from the local Bloomington...
We can't wait to see you at the 28th Annual Lotus World Music & Arts Festival (September 23 - 26). Find the Thursday, September 23 Lotus Festival Schedule HERE. Find the Friday, September 24 Lotus Festival Schedule HERE. Find the Saturday, September 25 Lotus...
In an effort to create the safest possible environment for the 2021 Lotus Festival, the following protocols are required to attend all TICKETED events during the Festival weekend: FOR ALL PATRONS 12 YEARS AND OLDER: • A COVID-19 vaccination. Patrons must provide proof...
Are you a 2021 Lotus Fabulous Fest Fan? We want to see your Festival spirit and reward the most fabulous of our Lotus Festival fans! This year we are giving awards and prizes to six of our biggest Fabulous Fest Fans. During the 2021 Lotus Festival (September 23...