July 8 & 9, 2008
11:00 am to 2:00 pm
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Be an Art Spectator!
In the days before an exhibit opens the LCA is
a-buzz
with activity. See how an exhibit installation comes
together, from unpacking, handling of artwork, layout
and hanging. Please bring a sack lunch to enjoy al
fresco on our patio.
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July 12, 2008
7:00 - 9:00 pm |
Opening Reception for
the "Elliott Balter Retrospective", "Everyday
Mysteries: Photographs by Kay Westhues", "St. John's
Bible Prints" and "Artwork by Children from the
Bridge". Exhibits run July 12 through September 7
(with the exception of "St. John's Bible Prints" which
concludes August 30).
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July 15, 2008
7:30 - 8:30 pm |
Spurring Growth
with Public Art (An Area Artists Association
Presentation)
Take a look at the regions assets and explore how
public art can be used to enrich the communities and
foster economic growth. Artist Deborah Landry will
explore new forms of public art in transportation,
architecture and parks, and will demonstrate that
public art can be an event or a place in which draws
tourist from all regions. The presentation will
discuss how public art can be a factor in city
planning and how public art can help with safety,
community building, and preserving history. Cost: $3
donation appreciated, LCA members free.
Landry, a member of the Area Artists Association, is
also the recipient of numerous awards and was the
first to be accepted to the Fulton County Public Arts
Mentor program in 2005. She attended a five week
Public Arts residency at the School for Visual Arts in
New York. With artist Helen Helwig in 2007, Landry
designed and fabricated a 60 foot ceramic mosaic mural
for the Boundary Waters Aquatic Center and multiple
ceramic mosaic murals for the Fairburn Senior Center
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July 19, 2008
1:30pm
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Gallery Talk with
Shelley Balter - The son of the late artist
Elliott Balter
will be in the galleries to talk about his father's
exhibited work. The exhibit features drawings and
sculpture from Balter's 60-year career.
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July 19, 2008
1:30pm |
Kids' Sculpture
Making - Children will see the "Elliott Balter
Retrospective" and will then make sculptures of their
own. This activity is timed so that adults can enjoy
the Gallery Talk while the kids make art.
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August 1, 2008
5:00 - 8:00 pm
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First Fridays @ 5 -
Greek Fest
An outdoor celebration
of Greek Culture.
Music, drinks, food and more! A
perfect way to unwind after a hard week. Everyone is
welcome. $8 admission with “lite” bites and cash
bar. LCA Members get in for $6. The event will be
held indoors in case of inclement weather.
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August 24, 2008
4:00 pm
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"The Illuminator and
A Bible for the 21st Century" - a documentary
about the
making of the modern St. John's Bible manuscript.
A monumental achievement and a historic undertaking,
the St. John's Bible is
a major artistic, cultural and spiritual endeavor. It
is the first handwritten and illuminated Bible
commissioned since the invention of the printing
press.
Donald Jackson, world renowned calligrapher and
illuminator, in collaboration with artists and
theologians, has woven word and image in this
once-in-a-millennium project.
Commissioned by the monks of Saint John's Abbey and
University, Collegeville, Minnesota, as a Bible for
our time, the St. John's Bible is a unique blend of
ancient methods, materials and tools with modern
themes, images, technology and text.
Whether you have a deep reverence for scripture, arte
drawn to the precise
work of the quill, are and avid art collector, or are
fascinated by the making of the St. John's Bible, you
now have the opportunity to experience this project in
film produced by 3BM Television and BBC Wales. 49
minutes in length.
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September 5, 2008
5:00 - 8:00 pm
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First Fridays @ 5 -
Afro-Cubano Theme
Music, drinks, food
and more! A perfect way to unwind after a
hard week. Everyone is welcome. $8 admission with
“lite” bites and cash bar. LCA Members get in for
$6. The event will be held indoors in case of
inclement weather.
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September 13, 2008
7:00 - 9:00 pm
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Opening
Reception for "International Ceramics Exposition" and
works by artist Jens Brasch. Exhibits on
display September 13 - November 9, 2008.
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September 21, 2008
Noon - 4:00 pm
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Antiques on
the Road - Have a favorite heirloom? A
special garage sale find? Or a piece of art found in
the attic? Antiques experts will be on hand to help
value your antiques, collectables and
oddities. Share your favorite items and their
assorted stories at the Lubeznik Center or just come
to see what shows up. It's educational and
entertaining!
Categories
include: glassware/pottery, jewelry,
collectables, textiles, painting/prints/photography
Admission:
$10 (includes one
item) with up to 3 additional items at $5 each
LCA members admitted
free with up to 4 items at $5 each
$5 Spectator
Charge (may watch the action, but do not bring
items)
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October 3
5:00 - 8:00 pm
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First Fridays @ 5 -
Oktoberfest
A celebration
German-style!
Music, drinks, food
and more! A perfect way to unwind after a
hard week. Everyone is welcome. $8 admission with
“lite” bites and cash bar. LCA Members get in for
$6. The event will be held indoors in case of
inclement weather.
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October 18
& 19, 2008
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
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The Heart
of Art LaPorte County Studio & Gallery Tour
- Discover artistic talent as you take a leisurely
fall tour around beautiful LaPorte County. Heart of
Art is a self-guided tour, featuring artists
and galleries. The
Lubeznik Center will be one of the must-see stops
along the way! Many artists will be
demonstrating their process.
Support the local art community!
If you have the whole day, make all the
stops - if you only have an hour or two, visit just
a few. Map/Brochures are available at the Lubeznik
Center for the Arts and the LaPorte County
Convention & Visitor's Bureau. Please call
219-874-4900 to receive a brochure by mail.
Special thanks to the
Heart of Art Sponsor: the LaPorte County Convention
and Visitor's Bureau.
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November 7
5:00 - 8:00 pm
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First Fridays @ 5 -
Bluegrass
Music, drinks, food
and more! A perfect way to unwind after a
hard week. Everyone is welcome. $8 admission with
“lite” bites and cash bar. LCA Members get in for
$6.
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November 15, 2008
7:00 - 9:00 pm
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Opening
Reception for "Emerging Artists and Their Mentors" and
"Gertrude Harbart and her students' from the Area
Artists Association". Exhibits on display
November 15, 2008 - January 3, 2009.
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Color your Birthday with
an Art Party!
(for children or adults):
Consider a party for your
favorite birthday boy or girl and friends at the Lubeznik Art Center. Have a painting or clay celebration
where guests make something
original. Parties will last
about an hour and a half exploding with creativity,
eating and drinking fun. Parents and guardians would
bring the cake and refreshments and are encouraged to
assist with the food. Contact the Art Center for additional information at 219- 874-4900.
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