Every September, Bloomington comes alive for the annual Lotus World Music and Arts Festival — the flagship event of the nonprofit Lotus Education and Arts Foundation. Established in 1994, Lotus is the oldest world music festival in the U.S. and the only festival of...
"My ears will never be the same again, after hearing their music." – 4th grader, Harmony School, with Kinobe & the Wamu Spirit For 20 years, Lotus Blossoms Education Outreach has brought children, underserved populations, and the Bloomington community into close...
We are proud to announce that the Lotus Education & Arts Foundation is the official, designated charity partner for the 5th Annual Bloomington Craft Beer Fest. The Brewers of Indiana Guild will donate a portion of EVERY ticket sold to Lotus. The event will take...
"Exposure to the arts in childhood is a very strong predictor of participation in the arts as an adult. Indeed, it [is] even a stronger prediction than age or income. So it’s crucial to get people in the culture habit while they’re young." - Arts Data Profile 2015...
What better way to welcome spring than with Blossoms! This February and March, the 2015 Lotus Blossoms line-up takes center stage in our schools and our community. Lotus Blossoms is an educational outreach program that enables youth and community members alike to...
THIS JUST IN! Lotus Blossoms artist Kuniko Yamamoto will perform Japanese dramatic storytelling and origami folktales TODAY (Feb. 18) from 12:15-1:00 PM at the Monroe County Public Library in the Children's Program Room (303 E. Kirkwood Ave.). All ages welcome for...
Do you want to know the secret to winning this year’s Oscar ballot? Watch the short films! On Sunday, February 8 at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater, the Ryder Film Series and the Lotus Education and Arts Foundation will co-host The Oscar Shorts Festival – a viewing of the...