MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. – The 43rd annual Lubeznik Arts Festival will showcase 80 artists who work in a variety of media to Michigan City, Ind. on Saturday and Sunday, August 16 and 17 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Central).

The festival draws children and adults from the Northwest Indiana region, Southwest Michigan and beyond to Lubeznik Center for the Arts' (LCA) grounds and galleries at 101 W. 2nd Street.
 

Festival-goers can enjoy fine arts and crafts from artists from across the U.S., indoor exhibits by contemporary artists, family activities, live demos, beer and wine, local food vendors and much more.

Come Saturday, August 16 to get first pick of the wonderful art on display. Admission on Saturday is $5, but is free for LCA members, children 16 and under, active military and veterans. On Sunday, August 17, admission is free to everyone thanks to the generous sponsorship of McDonalds of LaPorte County for Free Family Day. LCA expects this year’s attendance will top more than 3,000 visitors over the course of the two-day festival.
 

On Saturday from 2-3 p.m., the Michigan City Chamber Music Festival will be performing a children's concert featuring fairy tales from around the world, with music by W.A. Mozart. The family friendly performance will take place in LCA's Hyndman Gallery.

Contemporary artists Tom Brand, Teneia Dilosa and Avin HannahSmith will be exhibiting in the NIPSCO Art Education Studios.
 

Free parking will be available in the lot just south of LCA. The parking entrance is on Washington Street just North of Highway 12. Please note, only service animals are allowed.

While you are at the festival, view the exhibition, Women to the Front: Artworks from the Sara M. and Michelle Vance Waddell Collection on display inside LCA. This exhibition features more than 70 original works by 59 artists, spanning from the 1970s to today. These pieces explore social and political issues and reflect the Waddells’ commitment to both internationally-acclaimed artists and rising creative voices. Artworks by iconic feminist figures such as Louise Bourgeois, Elizabeth Catlett, Barbara Kruger, Ana Mendieta, Shirin Neshat, Yoko Ono, Carolee Schneemann and Cindy Sherman are presented alongside bold contemporary works by globally-recognized and emerging Midwestern artists.
 

Proceeds from the festival help support LCA, providing the community with free access to compelling exhibitions and programs. LCA fosters community through meaningful cultural experiences. Folks interested in volunteer opportunities at the festival can contact Audrey Shannon at intern@lubeznikcenter.org.

LCA would like to thank our premier sponsors McDonald’s of LaPorte County, 1st Source Bank and NIPSCO/NiSource. As well as Bulk Equipment Co., Current Electric, Family Express, GreatNews.Life, Haas & Associates, Horizon Bank, Indiana Arts Commission, National Endowment for the Arts, Purdue University Northwest, Shoreline Brewery, South Shore Arts, South Shore CVA, South Shore Line, Stranco, The Times Media Company and WIMS/WHFB for generously sponsoring the Lubeznik Arts Festival.