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Teen Arts Council Meet

Teens

Join us on Thursday, September 28, at Lubeznik Center for the Arts for our monthly Teen Arts Council (TAC) meet! This month teens will learn about different species of pollinators and their great importance to the ecosystem. TAC will be working with educator Courtny Rearick, from Humane Indiana Wildlife Rehabilitation & Education, to build a pollinator habitat. All materials will be provided for teens to design and build an environmentally friendly home for our local pollinators!

TAC is always free and open to join by contacting LCA's education director, Nelsy Marcano, at marcano@lubeznikcenter.org or call 219.874.4900.

Time: 6-7:30 PM

Open Mic Night

First Friday

Enjoy an evening out featuring an open mic night, spectacular art, light bites and cash bar from 5-8 PM on October 6 at LCA! Chicago poets, Tim Stafford and Robbie Q. Telfer will join us and share some of their poetic stylings.

Those interested in performing can sign up by emailing Samantha Bean at sbean@lubeznikcenter.org.

Time: 5-8 PM

"Vivian Maier: In Color" Family Day

Kids, bring your favorite grown-ups for a day of art at LCA from 1-3 PM! Take a scavenger hunt through our galleries and enjoy art making and free snacks. Make your own scrap book photo album inspired by the photography in the current exhibits at LCA. All are welcome!

¡Niños, traigan a sus adultos favoritos a un día de Arte en LCA! Pasa un tiempo seguro en nuestras galerías de arte con profesores y acompañados para un refrigerio y manualidades. Hablamos español. ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

Time: 1-3 PM

“Abstraction + Love” Opening Reception

First Friday

Join us on Friday, November 3 from 5-8 PM for the opening reception of the new exhibition, “Abstraction + Love!” Enjoy an evening out featuring spectacular art, hors d'oeuvres, a cash bar and the chance to meet some of the artists featured in the exhibition.

“Abstraction + Love” provides a glimpse of where several, mostly Midwest, contemporary artists have taken abstraction in the 21st century. Learn more about the exhibition here: https://www.lubeznikcenter.org/exhibitions/abstraction-love.

That evening is also the opening of the Purple Window Gallery members’ exhibition and Laurie Schirmer Carpenter’s “LIMINAL LANDSCAPES” exhibition in our NIPSCO Educational Studios.

Time: 5-8 PM

"Abstraction + Love" Gallery Talk

Join LCA’s engaging and knowledgeable director, Janet Bloch, as she takes you through all of the amazing art pieces of the “Abstraction + Love” exhibition! Learn about the artists, their artwork, inspiration and process. You can even ask questions and join in on the lively discussion. Learn more about the exhibit here: https://www.lubeznikcenter.org...

Time: 11:30 AM

"Abstraction + Love" Family Day

Kids, bring your favorite grown-ups for a day of art at LCA from 1-3 PM! Take a scavenger hunt through our galleries and enjoy art making and free snacks. All are welcome!

¡Niños, traigan a sus adultos favoritos a un día de Arte en LCA! Pasa un tiempo seguro en nuestras galerías de arte con profesores y acompañados para un refrigerio y manualidades. Hablamos español. ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

Time: 1-3 PM
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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.

Oct. 6 Open Mic Night

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Zine Fest

Zine (zēn) /noun, informal/ - a miniature magazine, typically self published

In partnership with Michigan City Public Library and Calumet Artist Residency, our annual Zine Fest invites over 30 exhibitors from across the Midwest to our largest gallery space. The works and wares of these exhibitors include original zines, comics, buttons and stickers. Visitors can browse the space or listen to original poetry and spoken word in our NIPSCO Art Education Studios. This event is free and open to the public.

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ArtBash Gala

Every June, join us at Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa 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!

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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 60+ art vendors, a live mural invitational, indoor exhibitions, family activities, demos, local food vendors and beer and wine!

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Holiday Market

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!

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