Lubeznik Center for the Arts (LCA) has received a Creative Convergence Grant for $10,000 from the Indiana Arts Commission to embed arts and creativity in the Michigan City community.
The grant awarded a team of professionals, one each from the non-profit, civic and artist sectors, the opportunity to attend a two-day workshop to learn and plan a project that would benefit their community and an artist.
The team — composed of LCA’s executive director, Janet Bloch; Michigan City’s director of redevelopment, Skyler York and artist, Bernard Williams — successfully proposed to bring Williams to Michigan City’s Uptown Arts District as LCA’s and Michigan City’s first artist-in-residence.
Bloch states, “The arts add a welcoming element to the Michigan City landscape; they unite and transform the community. We are so excited about this partnership and are grateful to the Indiana Arts Commission for recognizing and supporting the positive impact the arts make with the Creative Convergence Grant. We hope this inspires more artistic activity.”
The residency will begin on June 26 and continue through August 31, allowing the public to have access to Williams and his temporary 950 square foot studio space at 720 Franklin Street. Visitors can ask questions, observe his creative process, view his sculptures and paintings and purchase artwork — providing deep engagement for both residents and tourists. The visiting hours will occur during posted times; Thurs. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fri. 4 to 8 p.m. and Sat. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. All times are Central. It is also possible to arrange a group visit to Bernard's studio.
Adding an extra spark to the collaboration is McKinley Wells, an artist and the owner of building where the residency will be located. Wells and Williams are planning the content for the mural Williams will paint on the north side of the building this summer during the residency; they are also discussing possible collaborations on a sculpture at the site.
For more information about the artist-in-residence, please contact LCA’s marketing manager, Jessie Sexton, at jsexton@LubeznikCenter.org, or to schedule a group visit, contact jbloch@lubeznikcenter.org.
About Lubeznik Center for the Arts
LCA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that provides access to compelling exhibitions and programs that explore contemporary ideas. The organization is located at 101 W. 2nd Street at the lakefront in Michigan City, Ind. Admission is free year-round.
Image: Bernard Williams, "Scream," 2016, in "Abstraction + Love" exhibition at LCA
About Lubeznik Center for the Arts
Lubeznik Center for the Arts (LCA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that provides access to compelling exhibitions and programs that explore contemporary ideas. The organization is located at 101 W. 2nd Street at the lakefront in Michigan City, Indiana. Admission is free year-round. For more information, please visit LubeznikCenter.org or call 219.874.4900.
LCA HOURS (All hours are Central)
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 10 AM – 5 PM
- Tuesday: Closed
- Saturday & Sunday: 11 AM – 4 PM