Professional Women’s Conference VIP Reception
Time: 4:30-6:30 PM Central
LCA's events connect our community while offering rich artistic and cultural experiences.
We champion diverse creative
perspectives in our community.
Special Events
Members' Appreciation Night
Come explore our galleries, enjoy refreshments and be among the first to experience the new "LIT!" exhibit. LCA members, your support makes everything we do possible. As a token of our appreciation, we invite you to an evening of food, drinks, a short presentation and amazing art. All are welcome but please RSVP by emailing ArtInfo@LubeznikCenter.org or calling 219.874.4900!
Time: 5:30-7:30 PM Central
"LIT!" Curator Gallery Talk
Join LCA’s engaging and knowledgeable curator as she takes you through all of the amazing art pieces of the LIT! Site-Specific Installations by Maria Burundarena and Luftwerk exhibition! Learn about the artists, their artwork, inspirations and processes. You can ask questions and join in on the lively discussion. An ASL interpreter will also be present.
Time: 11:30 AM Central
Teen Arts Council Meet
TEENS, Joins us for a FREE Digital Photography and Photo Manipulation Workshop!
In this session, photographer and teaching artist Mechelle Gilford will share how she combines photography, editing and a touch of AI magic to transform everyday images into surreal, dreamlike creations. Teens will get to experiment with their own photo edits, explore creative storytelling through digital art and learn tips for taking their photography to the next level. All materials are provided – just bring your imagination!
Teen Arts Council is always free and open to join for local creative teens ages 13-18. Contact LCA’s Education Director, Nelsy Marcano, at nmarcano@lubeznikcenter.org to register or call 219.874.4900.
Time: 4:30-6 PM (Central)
Sip & Style: One-of-a-Kind Clothing Boutique
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Join us at LCA for two days of boutique-style shopping with a cash bar at our Holiday Artisan Market! Ten regional designers will be onsite with a "trunk" of special handmade wearables to help you pick the perfect items. LCA members get 10% off their purchases. All are welcome!
Time: 11 AM-4 PM Central
Dig the Dunes 2026 Calendar Contest & Party
Dig the Dunes' 2026 Calendar photo submissions are now OPEN! You can submit up to (3) photos. Deadline is October 15, 2026.
On December 4 all are invited to join us as we celebrate the photographers and release the calendar for sale. This is our TENTH year and we are so excited for it. There will be appetizers and a cash bar. This is a FREE event.As always, 10% of sales will go to Save the Dunes.
Link to submit photos: https://www.digthedunes.com/calendar-contest
Time: 6-7:30 PM (Central)
DEC First Friday: Krueger Advanced Chorus, Book Signing & More!
Join us for December’s FREE First Friday event to celebrate the holiday season at LCA! The Krueger Advanced Chorus, a group of 7th and 8th graders selected through an application and voice audition, will perform at 6 PM. New exhibits by Area Artist Laurel Izard and artists from Paladin and The Social & Learning Institute will be on display in the NIPSCO Art Education Studios.
Activist, author and licensed counselor, Amanda Bates Barnes, will also be onsite signing copies of her newest book, Steps to Finding Balance in a State of Confusion.
Enjoy an evening featuring holiday songs, spectacular art, hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. Bring your friends!
Time: 5-8 PM Central
Save the Dunes Pop-Up: Pressed Flower Mindfulness Journal Workshop
Save the Dunes & Lubeznik Center for the Arts invite you to join us for an afternoon of nature based art exploration at our Pressed Flower Mindfulness Journal Workshop! Made possible by funding from the Health Foundation of Laporte, this event is FREE and open to all, with focus on engaging folks who are interested in exploring nature through alternative recreation and creativity. Event is hosted at Save the Dunes HQ, historic Barker House. All materials are provided, including a flower press to take home and continue the project for seasons to come!
Time: 12-3 PM (Central)
Free Family Day
Kids, bring your favorite grown-ups for a day of art at LCA! Enjoy a scavenger hunt through our galleries inspired by the LIT! exhibit. Snacks and artmaking are provided in our classroom spaces for visitors to enjoy. All are welcome! ¡Hablamos español! ¡Todos son bienvenidos!
Time: 1-3 PM Central
NIPSCO Educational Studios Exhibitions
In our NIPSCO Educational Studios, local artists from around the region exhibit their artwork throughout the year. Each month, you can find different artists' work displayed in the studios. Click the button below to view the upcoming schedule!
First Fridays
Our free First Friday cultural programs take place on the first Friday of each month from 5-8 PM. The annual schedule includes everything from exhibition openings to live music to youth dance performances. All events feature free admission, free food and a cash bar. A typical First Friday sees between 150 and 400 visitors of all ages.
ArtBash Gala
Every June, join us for our annual ArtBash Gala and help support our mission of integrating art, education and community to provide access to compelling exhibitions and programs that explore contemporary ideas. Your support ensures everyone has access to the arts. The night includes an open bar, dinner, a silent auction, dancing and fun!
Lubeznik Arts Festival
This popular festival held by Lubeznik Center for the Arts is one of the highlights of summer in Northwest Indiana. It takes place on LCA’s grounds to connect festival-goers to the our dynamic programming and exhibitions. Spend two fun-filled days in the summer with 70+ art vendors, a live mural invitational, indoor exhibitions, family activities, demos, local food vendors and beer and wine!
Holiday Artisan Market
During the winter, hundreds of our Gallery Shop items spill into the lobby for our Holiday Artisan Market. Lubeznik Center for the Arts annual Holiday Artisan Market, held from late November to early January, is the place to find unique gifts crafted by local artisans including jewelry, ceramics and wearable art. Come celebrate the winter season and support local artists!