Lubeznik Center for the Arts (LCA) and Unpacked Mobile Gallery present the return of the Roving Art Exhibit, an exhibition on a moving truck, from Oct. 1 through Oct. 13, 2026.
LCA launched its first mobile exhibition in the fall of 2025 with great success. That exhibit reached 640 people at 14 locations over 10 days and included tours and workshops at parks, rural libraries, Boys and Girls Clubs, churches and community centers. Based on the positive response and with the support of the Michigan City Community Enrichment Corporation (MCCEC) and Lynn and Allen Turner, the mobile exhibit returns. This year, we will present "Home Grown," curated by Naomi Elson and Lauren Iacoponi.
"Home Grown" brings together artists who work with materials and processes connected to the natural world. Their practices include mycology, the study and use of fungi; natural dyes, colors made from plants, flowers and other natural materials; earth pigments, natural watercolor paints made from rock and soil; handmade paper, growing plants used to make paper and other nature-based art forms.
Exhibiting artists include Aimée Beaubien, Kris Casey, Corey Hagelberg, Rachel Meyers Hefferan, Noelani Jones, CV Peterson, SK Reed and Bonnie Zimmer.
The mobile exhibit will travel to 13 locations across 14 days, providing over 22 docent-led tours and workshops directly within the community. This groundbreaking initiative marks the first of its kind in La Porte County, bringing the enriching experience of art directly to communities. Stops include Paladin, Inc., Boys and Girls Clubs, Barker Middle School and the Westville Pumpkin Festival.
This program is made possible by grants from the MCCEC and philanthropists Lynn and Allen Turner, enabling LCA to expand its free community art outreach and engagement programs. Unpacked's curatorial mission encompasses the value of art as an experience, and fosters the relationship between institutions, society and artists.
"These grants enable us to provide valuable, free arts experiences to the Michigan City and La Porte community, especially those under-served in the arts. The Roving Art Exhibit is designed to make art accessible and engaging for everyone." – Janet Bloch, LCA's executive director.
For more information about the Roving Art Exhibition, please contact LCA’s marketing director, 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.
Images:
Roving Exhibit Color in Transit, 2025
Bonnie Zimmer, Vessel for Dad (View 2), "Home Grown" 2026, 41” h. x 18 x 18”
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