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Thank You!

Thank You!

Thank you for another amazing Festival!  Yes, YOU.  Lotus is truly a gift FROM the whole community, TO the whole community…and we couldn’t do it without you. To our Volunteers:  Over 500 strong and counting, you are the gears in this glorious (and sometimes rather...

Festival Highlight: Lotus in the Park

Festival Highlight: Lotus in the Park

The Lotus World Music and Arts Festival is known for its world-class musical performances, but the festival festivities include so much more! Honoring our commitment to creating opportunities that celebrate the diversity of the world’s cultures through music and...

Festival tickets on sale now!

Festival tickets on sale now!

Tickets to the 22nd Annual Lotus World Music and Arts Festival are now on sale! Make sure to check out the official festival preview to see a full list of this year’s artists and schedules before you buy. Take advantage of early bird prices and buy tickets at any of...

2015 Lotus World Music & Arts Festival Preview

2015 Lotus World Music & Arts Festival Preview

The 22nd Annual Lotus World Music & Arts Festival September 24-27, 2015 Downtown Bloomington, Indiana Presenting Sponsors: Bloomingfoods Market & Deli, Blueline Media Productions, and Indiana University Click here for a full list of our awesome 2015 Festival...

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...

Thank you for a great Edible Lotus!

Thank you for a great Edible Lotus!

Thank you to everyone for a great 2015 Edible Lotus: Local Tastes for Global Arts!  Our sold-out annual benefit event last Thursday night saw more than 160 guests sharing dinner, drinks, and lots of Lotus love at beautiful Deer Park Manor, under (thankfully) clear...

Lotus Volunteers Form Giving Group

Lotus Volunteers Form Giving Group

About Photo: The quilt includes every Lotus volunteer t-shirt design from 2004 (first year we had t-shirts) to 2014. Designers represented: Brian Garvey, LuAnne Holladay, Terry Howe, Deborah Klein, Kayleigh Lebak, Katie Vernon. Quilt made in support of Lotus...

2015 Lotus Volunteer Recognition Party

2015 Lotus Volunteer Recognition Party

Last week we honored our amazing group of people at the 2015 Lotus Volunteer Recognition Party, an annual public celebration of our wonderful volunteers who support the Lotus mission and programming throughout the year. Invitees included active volunteers who...

2015 Lotus Blossoms by the numbers

2015 Lotus Blossoms by the numbers

Artists from 5 countries/cultures 5,500 participants of all ages 2 months of programming 31 different events at 20 unique venues 23 schools served World Bazaar 20th anniversary  To date, Lotus Blossoms 2015 is 74% funded. Can you help us reach 100% support? For 21...

Meet Lotus' Inaugural Advisory Board!

Meet Lotus' Inaugural Advisory Board!

Please welcome Lotus’s inaugural Advisory Board! This esteemed group of community leaders (click here for full list) comprises former Lotus Board members, long-time volunteers, and other dedicated supporters who have signed on to officially serve as resources for the...