Join us this summer for our 42nd Lubeznik Arts Festival (LAF)! LAF is one of the highlights of summer in Northwest Indiana! Taking place on LCA’s grounds, just steps away from Lake Michigan, LAF connects festivalgoers to our dynamic programming and exhibitions. During this year’s festival, we’ll have all sorts of artists, local food vendors, indoor exhibitions, family activities, demos and a live mural painting. LCA's summer blockbuster exhibition, KAPOW! Mighty Mythos, will also be on display inside LCA.
Admission • Saturday Admission: $5 • LCA Members: Free • Children 16 & Under: Free • Active Military Personnel and Veterans: Free • Sunday Admission: Free (Thanks to McDonald's of LaPorte County)
Interested in volunteering? Contact Clare D'Amato at cdamato@lubeznikcenter.org, or call 219-874-4900.
Time: 10 AM–5 PM Central
September First Friday
Join us for a free First Friday event at LCA!
Enjoy complimentary light bites, cash bar and live music performances. View the photography of area artist, George Kassal, in his exhibit, Images of an Altered Landscape, located in theNIPSCO Art Education Studios. Our summer blockbuster, KAPOW! Mighty Mythos, will also be on display. As always, admission is free. Bring your friends!
Time: 5-8 PM Central
"KAPOW! Mighty Mythos" Family Day
Kids, bring your favorite grown-ups for a day of art at LCA from 1-3 PM! Families will enjoy a free day of art making, a scavenger hunt through our galleries and yummy snacks. All are welcome!
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!
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 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!
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!
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!
