Lubeznik Center for the Arts

Lubeznik Center for the Arts Lubeznik Center for the Arts is a creative hub that engages a diverse community through contemporary art. https://linktr.ee/lubeznikcenterforthearts
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We integrate art, education and community to provide access to compelling exhibitions and programs that explore contemporary ideas.

Last chance to view the work of Floyd Gompf at LCA — "Floyd Land" ends Oct. 12!Working from his eclectic studio in Lakes...
10/11/2026

Last chance to view the work of Floyd Gompf at LCA — "Floyd Land" ends Oct. 12!

Working from his eclectic studio in Lakeside, Michigan, Floyd Gompf transforms discarded materials into imaginative works that celebrate craftsmanship, history and reinvention. Drawing inspiration from a lifelong fascination with material and form, Gompf creates work that balances folk art traditions with contemporary sculpture.

He is particularly drawn to weathered, painted and distressed wood — materials that carry the marks of time and the stories of previous lives. These surfaces become integral to the finished work, preserving memory while inviting new interpretations.
Gompf began collecting materials from Chicago alleyways, architectural salvage shops and flea markets, experimenting with furniture informed by his background in ceramics and sculpture. His practice has since expanded across multiple disciplines yet remains rooted in the same philosophy: that beauty and meaning can emerge from what others overlook.

Visit LCA free, six days a week, (closed Tuesdays). Open 10 AM-5 PM Mon., Wed-Fri., and 11 AM-4 PM (Central) Sat. & Sun. Call 219.874.4900 for more information, or visit our website [LINK IN BIO].

Thank you to all who visited Lubeznik Center for the Arts (LCA) today for a free, guided tour of "Kindred Spirits: Marga...
10/09/2026

Thank you to all who visited Lubeznik Center for the Arts (LCA) today for a free, guided tour of "Kindred Spirits: Margaret Wharton and " with LCA's curator, ! Special thanks to Kate Benson, Karen Bloom, Janis Kanter, Gigi McCabe-Miele and Cinda Rierson for inviting a wonderful group of guests.

The exhibition brings together two artists separated by nearly 40 years whose sensibilities have been shaped by Southern histories of making, repair and resourcefulness. Across generations, they share a fascination with everyday objects — chairs, sporting equipment, shoes — and the gendered meanings attached to them.

All ages are welcome to join us tomorrow with exhibiting artist Betsy Odom for a wax ping-pong paddle making workshop at our free Family Day: Saturday, October 10, from 1-3 PM (Central)!

"Kindred Spirits: Margaret Wharton and Betsy Odom" runs through October 25, 2026. Visit LCA free, six days a week. Open weekdays 10 AM-5 PM and weekends 11 AM-4 PM. Call 219.874.4900 for more information, or visit our website [LINK IN BIO].

🎨 Make, explore and get creative at LCA!Join us for a FREE Family Day this Saturday, 1-3 PM (Central), filled with hands...
10/09/2026

🎨 Make, explore and get creative at LCA!

Join us for a FREE Family Day this Saturday, 1-3 PM (Central), filled with hands-on art-making, exploring and fun for all ages! Get creative with "Kindred Spirits" artist and cast your very own unique wax ping-pong paddle to take home.

Then, enjoy a scavenger hunt and explore all three of LCA’s galleries as you search for fun discoveries throughout the exhibitions.

Enjoy free snacks, make something together and spend the day exploring art as a family. No registration is required, so drop in anytime between 1–3 PM!

📅 Saturday, Oct. 10
📍 Lubeznik Center for the Arts
🎟️ FREE | All ages welcome

This program is supported by the generous funding of the Michigan City Community Enrichment Corporation (MCCEC).

This Saturday, Oct. 10: LCA and Unpacked: Mobile Gallery's free public mobile art exhibit, "Home Grown," will be at Save...
10/08/2026

This Saturday, Oct. 10: LCA and Unpacked: Mobile Gallery's free public mobile art exhibit, "Home Grown," will be at Save the Dunes HQ - Historic Barker House from 11 AM-2 PM (Central).

Explore the "Home Grown" exhibit on the truck, get creative with hands-on art activities like natural dyeing and pressed flower art, and take a stroll through the native pollinator garden. Throughout the day, Shirley Heinze Land Trust will also offer guided hikes through Barker Woods.

Parking at Barker House - 444 Barker Road, Michigan City - is limited. There is available street parking on Cleveland Ave south of Barker Rd., just a short walk from the event.

For more information about the roving art exhibit, visit our website [LINK IN BIO] or call 219.874.4900.

This program is made possible by grants from the Michigan City Community Enrichment Corporation (MCCEC) and Lynn and Allen Turner.

👷‍♂️Men at work! 🔨LCA's dynamic duo, Tim Rounds and Corey Hagelberg, were hard at work this week installing a selection ...
10/07/2026

👷‍♂️Men at work! 🔨

LCA's dynamic duo, Tim Rounds and Corey Hagelberg, were hard at work this week installing a selection of works by Tom Brand, Artist at the Health Foundation of La Porte!

We’re excited to share more about this upcoming exhibition soon. Stay tuned for details!

🧪 Create your own cabinet of curiosities this Halloween season!Inspired by the spooky sights of Halloween, this hands-on...
10/07/2026

🧪 Create your own cabinet of curiosities this Halloween season!

Inspired by the spooky sights of Halloween, this hands-on workshop will have you creating a collection of vintage-inspired potions and vials fashioned after historic apothecary jars.

Learn a variety of tools and techniques to give your bottles a mysterious, timeworn look, then create your own unique collection to display at home. All materials are provided, and you're welcome to bring additional decorative items to make your vials your own.

🎃 $55 | $50 for LCA Members
Register at LubeznikCenter.org/Learning, or call 219.874.4900.



Space is limited, so sign up and get ready to make something delightfully spooky!

LCA and Unpacked: Mobile Gallery brought this year's mobile art exhibit, "Home Grown," to Paladin, Inc.! We had a great ...
10/06/2026

LCA and Unpacked: Mobile Gallery brought this year's mobile art exhibit, "Home Grown," to Paladin, Inc.!

We had a great time discussing the artworks in the show, playing tic-tac-toe, and making nature-inspired art — thanks for having us! 💛

"Home Grown" brings together artists who work with materials and processes connected to the natural world. The exhibit will travel to 13 locations from Oct. 1-13, providing over 22 docent-led tours and workshops directly within the community.

🚚💨Join us for a tour and art-making at these public offerings:

Saturday, October 10 | 11 AM-2 PM at Save the Dunes (444 Barker Rd, Michigan City, IN 46360)

Tuesday, October 13 | 1-5:30 PM at the Westville Public Library (153 Main Street, Westville, IN 46391)

This program is made possible by grants from the Michigan City Community Enrichment Corporation (MCCEC) and Lynn and Allen Turner.

Visit our website [LINK IN BIO] or call 219.874.4900 for more information.

Thank you to Krasl Art Center Executive Director and Chief Curator, Tami Fauver, sculptor Eric Stephenson, and all who j...
10/03/2026

Thank you to Krasl Art Center Executive Director and Chief Curator, Tami Fauver, sculptor Eric Stephenson, and all who joined us at LCA for Free First Friday!

Tonight, we celebrated the work and lasting influence of Richard Hunt with a short film and a discussion featuring Fauver and Stephenson, who shared their personal experiences and reflections on Hunt’s work and legacy.

In addition, we showcased the work of LCA's teaching artists and staff in the NIPSCO Art Education Studios. "Studio View: The Secret Life of Ordinary Things" will remain on display through October.

LCA is always free and open to the public six days a week (closed Tuesdays). Visit us weekdays 10 AM-5 PM and weekends 11 AM-4 PM (Central). Call 219l.874.4900 for more information, or visit our website [LINK IN BIO].

This program is supported by Lynn & Allen Turner. LCA's Free First Friday events are generously supported by Horizon Bank.

10/02/2026

Tami Fauver of Krasl Art Center and sculptor Eric Stephenson talk about their experience working with Hunt.

Don't miss First Friday at LCA tonight from 5-8 PM (Central) — As always, admission is free!We are celebrating the life,...
10/02/2026

Don't miss First Friday at LCA tonight from 5-8 PM (Central) — As always, admission is free!

We are celebrating the life, work and enduring legacy of renowned American sculptor Richard Hunt (1935–2023). Presented in collaboration with Krasl Art Center in St. Joseph, Michigan, the evening will feature Tami Fauver, Director of Krasl Art Center, and sculptor Eric Stephenson in a lively conversation about their experiences working with Hunt and the profound impact he continues to have on the artistic landscape of the region.

Tonight is also the opening reception for a new exhibit in LCA's NIPSCO Art Education Studios! "Studio View: The Secret Life of Ordinary Things" brings together the creative work of LCA’s talented teaching artists and staff. From abstract paintings and illustrations to poetry and photography, the exhibition offers a glimpse into the diverse creative practices and perspectives of the people who help bring art to life at LCA. Exhibiting artists include Janet Bloch, Whitney Bradshaw, Carnessa Carnes, Naomi Elson, Corey Hagelberg, Zoe Kolosci, Guendolen Mark, Nani Murphy, Sharron Ott, Jessie Sexton, Elizabeth Standerski and Jay Zerbe.

Tonight's program is supported by Lynn & Allen Turner. LCA's Free First Friday events are generously supported by Horizon Bank.

Visit our website [LINK IN BIO], or call 219.874.4900 for more information.

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101 W 2nd Street
Michigan City, IN
46360

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Monday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

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