Events and festivals connect our community while offering rich artistic and cultural experiences.

Join us Friday, June 3 from 5-8 PM (Central) for the opening celebration of the LOK YAE showcase at Lubeznik Center for the Arts!

The evening’s free, family-friendly program will begin at 6 PM. This year’s agenda includes performances by South Shore Dance Alliance, a longtime partner of the LOK Wishing Tree Foundation, and speeches from LOK alumni and scholarship recipients. Attendees can browse the exhibition of student artwork, and light refreshments and a cash bar will be available throughout the event. Second City of Chicago graduate and actor, Timmy Barron will return for another year of emceeing and entertaining the crowd with his comedy.

This exhibition is a showcase of talented youth ages 7 through 17 in all media. The LOK YAE represents artists from LCA’s partnerships with numerous community and regional school partners. The artwork, chosen through individual portfolio review, is an impressive display of the extraordinarily talented youth from across the region. The LOK YAE will be on view in LCA’s NIPSCO Art Education Studios from May 27 through July 8.

LOK Wishing Tree Foundation supports youth arts programming to help the next generation of young artists achieve their dreams. Whether or not they continue in a career in the arts, the growth experience through their participation is vital to their self-esteem, self-confidence, individualism, team building, self-expression and much more.

Join us and our emcee, Mary Ann Bergerson Ahern from NBC 5 News Chicago, at Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa as we reach for the stars 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!

• Cocktails & dinner
• Silent auction
• Dancing

No black tie – Keep it casual and wear something that sparkles like the stars in the night sky!

Ticket $150 • Tables $1500

Join us on Friday, July 1 from 5-8 PM (Central) for the opening reception of the new exhibition, moniquemeloche presents…! Join us on for an evening out featuring spectacular art, food, a cash bar and the chance to meet some of the artists featured in the exhibition.

The Monique Meloche Gallery has been diverse and inclusive since its inception. The gallery’s focus is on discovering and fostering emerging artists – bringing them to the attention of collectors, curators, institutions and global audiences. Learn more about the exhibition here: https://www.lubeznikcenter.org...

Join our engaging and knowledgable curator, Lora Fosberg, as she takes you through all of the amazing art pieces of the moniquemeloche presents… exhibition! Learn about all of the artists, their artwork, inspiration and process. You can even ask questions and join in on the lively discussion.

The 2022 Lubeznik Arts Festival (LAF) will take place August 20 and 21 in Michigan City, Indiana. This popular festival is currently in its 40^th year. LAF is one of the highlights of summer in Northwest Indiana. It takes place on Lubeznik Center for the Arts’ (LCA) grounds to connect festival-goers to the organization’s dynamic programming and exhibitions. LCA’s summer blockbuster moniquemeloche presents… will also be on display inside LCA.

Join us for mural competitions, indoor exhibitions, family activities, live demos, local food vendors and beer and wine garden!

Join us at 1 PM (Central) for a free tour of moniquemeloche presents… and art making!

Kids, bring your favorite grown-ups for a day of art at LCA! Spend time safely in our galleries with our educational docents and join us for free snacks and art making. All are welcome!

iNiños, traigan a sus adultos favoritos a un dia de Arte en LCA! Pasa un tiempo seguro en nuestras galerias de arte con profesores y acompáñanos para un refigerio y manualidades. Hablamos español. iTodos son bienvenidos!

Support for this program was provided by Michigan City Community Enrichment Corporation.