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be part of something
Volunteers install Amanda Katz’ Vessel as
Terrence Karpowicz’ sculpture Pinky looks on.
We’re part of something important.
Lubeznik Center for the Arts has a vision that we are all part of—a community cannot prosper without a vision, and Lubeznik
Center for the Arts is surely a guiding force in this community in that it inspires the imaginations of those who come here—to
view a show, take a class, browse through the Gallery Shop, or participate in an event. The Center is a liberating force for artists
and non-artists alike, who have joined with us to create and sustain an enthusiastic, welcoming, and creative community.
The arts are fundamental to history, culture, and education. It is the ongoing commitment of Lubeznik Center to fulfill our
mission by making high-quality visual and performing arts experiences accessible, and beneficial, to the region. In the past
year, shows and cultural events as diverse as jazz concerts, dramatic performances, poetry slams , graffiti demonstrations,
French Art Nouveau posters, Saloon Society photos and a brilliant sampling from the eclectic and contemporary McDonald’s
Corporation private art collection have made you, the Center, and your community, part of something important. Thank you.
Dani Lane Board President
Carolyn Saxton Executive Director
Fifty-five “backers” joined together on
In 2011, over 18,000 visitors toured Lubeznik Center’s five galleries, experiencing
internet funding website, Kickstarter, to
innovative work by nationally and internationally known artists. Designed to stimulate,
bring artist Amanda Katz’ 10 foot tall,
educate and provoke interaction, world-class exhibitions are complimented by
750 pound sculpture, Vessel to Michigan
engaging and exciting public programs. Evoking Chicago’s Saloon Society of the
City. Volunteers, LCA members and staff
‘60s and ‘70s, black and white images by photographer Jack Lane attracted a colorful,
overflow crowd to the Center’s Hyndman Gallery for a “spirited” evening of bar stories
with newsman and writer Rick Kogan. A First Friday beer-tasting event was similarly
popular, attracting over 200 people eager to learn more about local artisan brews.
be part of something
Text Messages, an exhibition of work by seven artists who employ language, text or
typography to convey meaning and provoke conversation, opened in July to rave
were on hand to help the artist unload
reviews. Inspired by Text Messages, August’s First Friday event provided revelers with
and install the piece — while local
a rare opportunity to watch as an original piece of art was produced. Over the course
media covered the event. Truly a
of the evening, artist Marco Salazar painted Gallery Shop manager Esther Guncheon’s
cooperative effort, Vessel’s Voyage was a
car while an appreciative crowd (some traveling from as far as South Bend) gathered in
hit with young and old.
Lubeznik Center’s north parking lot. How will we top that? Be here in 2012 to find out!
exciting
Visitors contemplate Lora Fosberg’s
I’ll Give You Later If You Give Me Now
In support of our mission to “enrich the arts experience within the region” Lubeznik
Center for the Arts premiered several exhibitions in 2011 that had never previously
been viewed in public. Beyond the Arches: Selected Works from McDonald’s Corporate
Art Collection featured 38 pieces from a remarkable collection of 20th century works by
American artists. This exclusive exhibition was covered in both local and regional
media, including a television feature by Chicago’s Ron Magers. When One Hundred
Views of Chicago (pictured, right) opened in February of 2011 it was the first time the
Housed in their corporate offices in
work had been shown in public since its original unveiling in 1967. A folio of 100
collection spans decades and includes
be part of something
more than 3,700 pieces of 2- and 3-D
black-and-white woodcut prints by Polish immigrant Bronislaw Bak, this stylized
art works by regional, national
collection of landmarks, people and street scenes was “discovered” in our permanent
and international artists. Thanks to a
collection by curator CarolAnn Brown and enthusiastically embraced by visitors. LCA
unique collaboration, LCA visitors
members met Bak’s son, Clemmens, who shared stories of his father’s life and work at
enjoyed a rare opportunity to view
an exclusive preview event. An international exhibition of wood-turned objects and
this distinguished collection in our
a private collection of rare and original Belle Epoque posters were two more examples
Hyndman Gallery.
of work you wouldn’t get a chance to see anywhere but Lubeznik Center.
Oak Brook, IL, and throughout the
United States, McDonald’s Corporate art
exclusive
Each year hundreds of local children from economically disadvantaged homes get
an opportunity to visit Lubeznik Center’s galleries and classrooms. We are the sole
provider of twice weekly arts instruction for nearly 900 school children, most of
whom have never been to a museum or gallery. In fact, few have travelled beyond
Michigan City. The exhibition tours and accompanying art instruction they receive
here represent a rare chance for these students to imagine a world outside their
experiences, stimulating academic engagement and achievement. Our Art Night
program goes one step further—providing hundreds of struggling families with an
seeds in decorated containers, tasting
be part of something
new foods and cooking healthy dishes
opportunity to share a hot meal and engage in an art activity—building self-esteem,
are among the after-school activities
encouraging communal discourse, parental engagement and creative problem-
offered as part of a recently developed
solving. Art is both inspiration and opportunity for clients of Michiana Resources
gardening program which includes an
and the Social Learning Institute for the Disadvantaged. We’ve seen amazing stories
entrepreneurial project where students
emerge from those classes. New partnerships and a relationship with the Smithsonian
create and sell note cards decorated with
Institution will bring stimulating exhibits and educational programming to the region
potato printing techniques.
in 2012, engaging the many audiences that look to us for unique experiences.
Making dyes from nature, planting
inspiring
April 2011, Lubeznik Center received a
Art can be a catalyst for bigger things. In 2011, Lubeznik Center staff, members and
Creativity and Innovation Award from the
partners were part of several projects that aim to define the region as an art enclave
Center for Creative Solutions for
and attract development and tourism to Michigan City. Key amongst those efforts
development of our First Fridays @ 5
was the formation of an Uptown Arts District, extending from Lubeznik Center north
series. With over 20 businesses
along historic Franklin Street. We’ve also been instrumental in the formation of
participating, and the establishment of
Michigan City’s Public Art Committee—enriching the community through outdoor art.
an Uptown Arts District, this monthly
2011 saw the completion of Charles Wescott Park and the installation of sculptures in
after-hours art event has “gone viral”
two locations. A huge opportunity for local artists, as well as the cultural and economic
attracting new visitors and businesses to
Michigan City’s downtown.
be part of something
vitality of our community, the ArtSpace project took an important step forward in
2011, gaining funding approval for purchase of the Warren Building on Franklin. In
its 30th year, Lubeznik Center’s Lakefront Art Festival was bigger and better than ever.
This year’s fest connected thousands of visitors with over 100 artisans from around the
country in Michigan City’s Washington Park. It is challenging for a small community
art center to develop and implement an ambitious plan to redefine and reinvigorate a
community—but with your participation, that’s just what we’re aiming to do.
bigger
you are part of something
Staff
Board of Directors
Executive Director
Carolyn Saxton, CFRE
Education Director
Janet Bloch
Exhibitions Curator
CarolAnn Brown
Facilities Manager
Jon T. Rounds
Marketing Director
Sandi Weindling
Operations Director
Leona Marshall
Cynthia Boardman
Esther Guncheon
Gabrielle Mendoza*
Helen Molinaro
Olga Shturmina-Walch
Melissa Washburn*
President
Dani Lane
Vice-President
Steve Hale
Treasurer
Rachel Saxon
Secretary
Michael Godnick
At-Large
Sherri Ashby-Modrak
Susan Block
Nick Bridge
Sue Bridge
Joe Coar (retired 12/10)
Suzanne Cohan-Lange
Anneke Dekker
Shari Diamond
James Dworkin
Bunny Fisher
Alison Jaksa
*Retired or resigned in 2010/2011
Jim Laughlin
John Leinweber
Rod Lubeznik
Rex Richards
Michael Riley
Ted Taylor
Alene Valkanas
Includes 2009 and 2010
board members
Lubeznik Center’s
Area Artists
Association
Barb Balis
Carol Block
Tom Brand
Carole Stodder
Laurie Schirmer Carpenter
Anneke Dekker
Kevin Firme
Kathy Gleser
Susan Henshaw
Hal Higdon
Julia Holmaas
Larry Jensen
Julie Kasniunas
Connie Kassal
George Kassal
Deborah Landry
Rich Manalis
Brett Maniscalco
Patty Mershon Schaefer
Amy Davis Navardauskas
Lynn Retson
Clinton Rigg
Sara Scherberg
Ginny Scott
Laurel Izard
Ronald Stec
Melissa Washburn
Gwynne Winsberg
Partners
ArtSpace
Barker Woods Enrichment
Center
Boys & Girls Club of
Michigan City
Bulk Transport
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The Chronicle
City of Michigan City
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Dunebrook
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Friendship Gardens
Girl Scouts of LaPorte
County
Goodwill Industries H.O.P.E.
High Praise Ministry
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Schoolers
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Development Center
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of Corrections
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Natural Resources
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Northwest
Indiana Wildlife Artists
Association
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Northwest Indiana, Inc.
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Michigan City
Kouts Elementry
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Visitor’s Bureau
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Gardeners
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Conservation District
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Association
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McDonald’s Corporation of
Oak Brook, IL
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of Commerce
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Rights Commission
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Convention and Visitors
Bureau
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(Indiana Dunes)
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Homeschoolers
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Central
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of Chicago
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Art Association
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Middle School
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University
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Volunteers
Cheryl Adney
Thomas Allen
Carmen Andree
Vivian Arder
Sherri Ashby-Modrak
Don Babcock
Clemens Bak
Scott Baldwin
Paula Bartholome
Jon Bausback
Candy Bell
Jim Bell
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Ron Bensz
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Liza Berkoff
Paula Beuchley
Jean Bevier
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Anneke Dekker
Kathy Dennis
Barbara & Charles
DePasquale
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Tricia Dittmer
Kathleen Dolio
Don Dolph
Shirley Dolph
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Joseph Guncheon
Max Guncheon
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Cherie LeFevre
Mike Levin
Bernie Lootens
Jo Ann Loschenkohl
Karen Lynch
Ed Maldonado
Brett Maniscalco
Shirley McBain
Tom McCaffrey
Charyl McComas
Raymond Melevage
Jesse Munoz
Marilyn Mussman
Amy Davis Navardauskas
Jane Neulieb
Linda Nidetz
Jeff Nitzkin
Dr. Vidas Noreika
Elise Nothstine
Dennis Olson
Jennifer Pappas
Elayne Popovich
Carol Prohaska
Nancy Ranquist
Chuck Reese
Clinton Rigg
Laurel Rundle
Mia Sandin
Irma Schroeder
Julie Schwarz
Pat Scott
Ginny Scott
Patricia Sebert
Betty Shanahan
Laurel Izard
Valorie Skwiat
Michael Smith
Jerry Solomon
Petra Sosa
Carol Sullivan
Ada Sutkus
Betsy Swan
Kate Teets
D. L. Thalmann
Barbara Troy
Pat Wadle
Melissa Washburn
Lois Weisberg
Julie Wendling
Rise Wendt
John Wilhelm
Candace Wilke
Denise Wilkins
Laurie Wink
Ellen Yanz
Senior Members
Isaac Abella
Bill Allen
Maria Ambrozaitis
Chris Anderson
Dr. Jim Ascough
Marcia Averitt
Susan Bagby
Leah Balsham
Dick Barrett
Karin Bauchrowitz
Lorraine Bear
Lee Ann Behr
Judy Beltz
Louise Witkin-Berg
William Berg
Betsy Berry
Maggie Beyer
Carol Block
Irene Bohnstadt
Margaret Bolton
Traute Bransfield
Joan Bransfield
Joan Brill
Mary Brockway
Char Broitman
Roberta Buhle
Gay Callaway
Patricia Carlisle
Laurie Schirmer Carpenter
Joan Casey
Lila Cohen
Jane Cooley
Pat Cowan
Frances Cox
Marjory Crawford
Lee Dabagia Sr.
Mary Ann Dalrymple
Patricia Damato
Barbara Dancisak
Steve Darvin
Judy Davis
Joanne Day
Marjorie DePaul
Nancy DiJohn
Maureen Dolan
Betty Duggan
Louise Durflinger
Janet Edwards
Elizabeth Ennis
Ron Faloon
Sandra Faloon
Lawrence Fisher
Phyllis Fox
Claire Friedland
David Fritz
Helen Gabriel
Alex Gaydasch
Herbert George
Alan Goff
Karen Goldberg
Carmen Gondek
Sharon Goodman
Carol Gouwens
Janet Greenwald
Connie Griffin
Barb Hargrove
Richard Hauber
Cathy Heeter
Susan Henshaw
Hal Higdon
Julia Holmaas
Louis Hoodwin
Pat Hoodwin
Cheri Hruskoci
Karen Hug
Laverne Hughes
Joe Huyler
Tony Jelinek
Dr. Michael Jennings
Jene Jensen
Bev Johnson
Nancy Johnson
Lois Keim
Richard Kiebdaj
Neil Kienitz
Clement Kniola
Lynn Knudson
Michael Kominiarek
Sophie Koss
Steve Kowalczyk
Juanita Kreidler
Rose Marie Krueger
Marge Kunkel
Nancy Lahage
Joan Langley
Patricia Lansford
Ed Levitin
Marcos Levy
Maureen Lighthall
Betty Locke
Dr. Gerald Loftus
MJ Loftus
Mary Lombard
Fran Lysaught
Margaret MacLeod
Rich Manalis
Liv Markle
Lee Marsh
Corinne McGrail
Marilyn McKay
Beverly Meland
Judith Melevage
Pauline Miniat
Sally Montgomery
Jim Morrow
Dee Mosier
Rose Anna Mueller
Barbara Neulieb
Mary O’Connor
Tom Olesker
Joan Olin
Marianne Olsaker
Hildegard O’Shea
Pat Parkman
Patricia Peck
Donna Pellar
Jim Perkins
Suzanne Perkins
Evelyn & Stewart Pinsof
Nancy Porter
Dr. Roz Potter
John Powers
Dr. Allen Putterman
Mrs. Lynett Putterman
Joyce Rebora
Kathleen Roberts
Juan Rodriguez
Ann Rooney
Jim Ruge
David Russ
Mark Sanders
Chuck Sass
Martha Sass
Kristen Satkoski
Debra Sawyer
Tom Scarff
Sara Scherberg
Judith Schiller
Hazel Schlicker
Nell Schneider
Eileen Schnick
Judy Schroeder
Nan Schumm
Jim Scott
Bob Selund
Richard L. Shanley
Sidney Shapiro
Liz Shuttleworth
Marge Skwiat-Gloy
Joan Slotnick
Joy Smart
Madeline Smrt
Sue Spitler
Ronald Stec
Jay Steele
Herb Stenson
Ron Suver
Peg Swanson
Sharon Swanson
Ann Sweeney
Debra Tamblyn
Mrs. June Todd
DeNita Ton
Janet Toyra-Smith
Birgitta Vagenius
Mary Ellen Vaughan
Lenore Victor
Shari Wall
Ann Walton
Jerry Waszkowski
Karolyn Weed
Susan Weininger
Naomi Weiss
Venia Wendt
Jerry Wiles
Garnett Williams
Ken Wilson
Dr. Gwynne Winsberg
Michelle Wiser
Joan Wisniewski
Vera Woodruff
Student Members
Fox Arnold
Ezekiel Bennett
Lisa Davis
Jennifer Evan
Brenda Farris
Peggie Fugate
Joe Guncheon
Max Guncheon
Catherine Hatten
Jayde Olyvia Hippen
Melissa Kraus
Steve Lehmann
Dane Wallace
Carin Weston
Alex Zaideman
Premier Society
Donors
$5000 and over
Chuck Allen
AT&T Foundation
Barker Welfare Foundation
Mike & Kathy Brennan
Bulk Transport Corporation
City of Michigan City, IN
Stewart & Shari Diamond
Duneland Health Council
Gaylord & Dorothy
Donnelley Foundation
Horizon Bank
John W. Anderson
Foundation
Rod Lubeznik & Susan
Goodman
Mrs. Shirley Lubeznik
McCormick Family
Foundation (Abby O’Neil &
Carroll Joynes)
Michigan City Community
Enrichment Corporation
NIPSCO
South Shore Arts
$4999 – $1000
Ed Bachrach
Richard Childers & Tarja
Bentgarde-Childers
Gerry & Robin Chodak
Suzanne Cohan-Lange &
Richard Lange
Anneke & Jan Dekker
Adele & Joe Deprizio
Glennhaven Management
Michael Godnick &
Steven Cohen
Debbie Hyndman
Indiana Humanities Council
Krygier Companies
Jack & Dani Lane
Leonard & Irene
Brown Foundation
Glenn & Kathy Lubeznik
Butch & Sandy Mandell
Museum Store Association
NECA/IBEW L U 531-N
Indiana
PeyBack Foundation
Nick Rave & Michael Uetz
Tom Sourlis & Susan
Eleuterio
The Times Media Company
Tonn and Blank
Construction
Unity Foundation of
LaPorte County
John Vail
Anne & Tim Walsh
Artists Circle Donors
$999 – $500
Susan & Lee Block
Bravo Trailers, LLC
Nick & Sue Bridge
Tom & Sandy Cipares
General Insurance Services
Great Lakes Catering
Steve & Margot Hale
LaPorte County Convention
& Visitors Bureau
Ron & Elise Magers
Ed & Sharon Raab
Dr. Jerry & Mrs. Linda
Rodenbarger
Bob & Mary Rose
Rowley Bushue & Co LLP
Rachel & John Saxon
Jeff & Jeanie Shuck
Don & Marsha Wenig
$499 – $100
Sherri Ashby-Modrak
Marty Balogh & Carl Stimson
Stephen & Carol Barron
Mike & Donna Bell
Blue Chip Casino & Hotel
Ed & Sandra Brooks
John Cannon & Cary Frank
Ed & Dee Caulfield
Joel DeGrand & Amanda
Freymann
Karl & Kathy Dennis
Discovery Charter School
Duneland YMCA
Dr. Jim & Mrs. Nancy
Dworkin
Linda & Bob Eisenberg
Mike & Kate Flores
Michael & Jean Franke
Mark & Jen Freeman
Shaw & Greta Friedman
Dave & Jenette Furman
Brian Garver
Bruce Gershenzon &
Linda Schwartz
Sharon Goodman
Scott Hodes & Maria Bechily
Miriam & Douglas Kastil
Michael & Colleen Kennedy
Konrady Plastics, Inc.
Mary Laramore
Mary Lou Linnen
Sara Segal Loevy &
Steven Loevy
Machrie Enterprises LLC
Marty & Gina McFadden
Stephanie & Gordon
Medlock
Mix & Mingle
Shelley & Neal Mulconrey
Gloria & John Newcomb
Ken & Roz Newman
Mayor Charles Oberlie
Richard Pincus & Jan Linn
Kim Ramsey
Michael & Marty Riley
Bud & June Ruby
Carolyn Saxton &
Bill Gregory
Scott & Kim Siefker
Joy Smart
Toni Smith
Jerry & Sheila Stein
Tri-Kappa Inc., Delta
Mu Chapter
Tri-Kappa Inc., Zeta
Omicrom Chapter
Nikki Ward
Donald & Charlotte
Wentland
John & Jeanne Wolsiefer
Maureen & John Zakutansky
Up to $100
Dr. Robert Angelo
Barb Balis
Mark & Beret Beatty
Lee Ann Behr
Tom Brand & Carole Stodder
Connie Brennen
Hillary Bubb
Tom & Judi Burnison
Laurie Schirmer Carpenter
Joan Chesterton
Michael & Olga Ducey
Evelyn Ebbert
Eric Engle
Troy Ford & Morris McKnight
Helen Gabriel
Kathy Gleser & Marc Wolfe
Paul & Cathy Gottbrath
Katie & Steve Haughtington
Lynn & Diane Haverstock
Hal & Rose Higdon
Julia Holmaas
Lari & Jim Johnston
Marguerite Juliusson
Julie & Vytas Kasniunas
George & Connie Kassal
Bill & Marlo Keyser
Cherie LeFevre
Keturah & Leo Lewis
Mary & Ron Lombard
Bernie Lootens
Rich & Sylvia Manalis
Brett Maniscalco
Joyce Mims
Jim & Suzanne Perkins
Barbara Plampin
John & Sue Regetz
Lynn & Demetri Retson
Clinton Rigg
Mark Sanders
Sara Scherberg
Ginny Scott
Edwin Shelton & Laurel Izard
Alan & Nancy Sons
Tri-Kappa Associate Chapter
Melissa Washburn & Adam
Rengstorf
Karen Weiner
Dr. Gwynne Winsberg
Kickstarter Backers
Jessica Arick
Nancy Aronie
Mike Barnard
Jordan Blashek
Susan Block
CarolAnn Brown
Joan Chesterton
Suzanne Cohan-Lange
Irv & Margo Cohen
Margo Cohen
Anneke Dekker
Alicia Ebaugh
Warren Esanu
Pat Foley
Lora Fosberg
Jay Frey
Susan P. Friedman
DeWitt Godfrey
Cathy & Paul Gottbrath
Chris Grohs
Esther Guncheon
Barbara & Gerald Hains
Barbara Harris
Lesley Harris
Kim Hoffmann
Amanda Katz
Larry Katz
Sally Katz
Stuart Katz & Jane Martin
Jane Kelly
Collette Kemper
Jacob Koch
Sara Krulwich
Anne Laubscher
Glenn Lubeznik
Tanya Lubeznik
Pat Martin
Gabriel Mendoza
Cheryl Minikes
Emily Moskowitz
Jenny Moskowitz
Stephanie Oberlie
Victoria OMalley
Hilary Oran
Elizabeth & Stephen Power
Bo Razak
Jeremy Rhodes
Rachel Saxon
Ralph Schiller
Neil Shuster
Michael Bill Smith
Wendy Stock
Gerri Sweder
Harold Taylor
Jill Underhill
Lenore Victor
Lance Werner
Xavia Publius
In-Kind Gifts
Lighthouse Mall
Achy Obejas
Alicks Home Medical
Arturo’s Baked Goods
& More
Bangles
Beachside Gardens
Benny’s Restaurant
Bistro 157
Blackbird Cafe
Janet Bloch & Bobby
Talamine
Carol Block
Lee Block
Susan Block
Bluestem Bed and Breakfast
George Bochnig
The Bookstore
Tom Brand & Carole Stodder
Briar Leaf Golf Club
Andy & Katrina Buckman
Laurie Schirmer Carpenter
Casey’s Bar and Grill
Joan Chesterton
Chicago Shakespeare
Theater
Chicago White Sox
Clark’s Secret Garden
Clipper Ship
Club Lucky
Suzanne Cohan-Lange &
Richard Lange
Crown Brewing, LLC
Sherry Curtis
Curves of Harbor Country
Custom Imports
Cyrano’s Bistrot
D & M Excavating Inc
Dancing Feet Yoga Center
De Vries Tire Co.
Anneke & Jan Dekker
Kathy Dennis
Stewart & Shari Diamond
Michelle Douglas
Dune Clothiers
Duneland Beach Inn
Elle Salon
Emma’s eats
Erickson’s Jewelers
European Style
Evergreen Furniture
Figure Eight Brewing
Flowers with Jazz
Footlight Players Theater
Four Seasons
Landscaping Nursery
The Framing Station
French Twist
Deanna French
Amanda Freyman
Ron Gard
Sharon Gilmore
Kathy Gleser & Marc Wolfe
The Gold Clipper
Green Gates Farm
Michael Greenwald
Dr. Rakesh &
Mrs. Bina Gupta
Hearthwoods
Heath and Company
Adelaide Herman
Joyce Hichs
Susan Hodgin
I Love Toy Trains Store
Indian Summer
Indiana Ballet Theatre
INTUIT
J & L Dimensional Services
Jack’s Dairy Queen
Timothy Jeffry
Judee’s
Karwick Dental
George & Connie Kassal
Deborah & Steven Landry
LaPorte County
Hazardous Waste
LaPorte/Michigan City
Convention & Visitors
Bureau
John Leinweber &
Jim Laughlin
Leisuretime Music
Rhys Mussman
Lettuce Entertain You
Wendy Levenstein
Long Beach Fitness Center
Rod Lubeznik & Susan
Goodman
Hannah Mass
Massage Therapy and
Wellness Center
Maxine’s Restaurant
Stephanie Medlock
Patty Mershon Schaefer
Michiana Humane Society
Michigan City Police
Department
Morton Aboretum
Rose Anna Mueller
Migs Murray
Alex Murtaugh
Museum of
Contemporary Art
Naturally Wood Furniture
Nature’s Cupboard
New Buffalo Hypnosis
Northlight Theater
Northwest Athletic Club
Of the Dunes Gardenworks
Peerless Imported Rugs
Pendleton
The Phoenician
Piccolo Sogno
Posh Upscale Resale
Pottawattomie
Country Club
Pottspourri Creations
Precision Control Systems
Purdue University
Ravinia
Reiki Center
Rex & Judy Richards
RL Restaurant
Ken Roselli
Sailor’s Wife
Sand Creek Country Club
Carolyn Saxton
Scartozzi’s Trattoria
Sara Scherberg
Schoolhouse Shop
Ginny Scott
Shady Creek Winery
Shear Illusions Salon
Shedd Aquarium
Edwin Shelton & Laurel Izard
Phillip Shore
Shoreline Brewery
Silcott Shoes
Sloan Value Company
Vivian Smith
Sophia’s House of Pancakes
Tom Sourlis
David Stein
Sheila Stein
Sweetwater Boating
Supplies
Lynne Tan
Third Coast Surf Shop
Becky Thomas & David Fink
Timothy’s Restaurant
Towle Theater
Two Prudential Plaza
Dr. Douglas Van
Putten, FACS
Victoria’s by the Lake
Carolyn Washburn
Melissa Washburn &
Adam Rengstorf
Weekends of New Buffalo
Sandi Weindling &
Mike Murray
Deana White
Whittaker House
Sara Youngman
Artwork Donations
In 2011, we were privileged
to receive several donations
to our permanent collection.
Gifts of art are a wonderful
way to support the quality of
our exhibitions.
Hybrid Figure 1978
Richard Hunt
Bronze Sculpture
gift of Mrs. Shirley Lubeznik
Citrus
Susan Hodgin
Oil on Canvas
gift of Susan Hodgin
Reprint No. 4
Richard Lange
Acrylic on Canvas
gift of Richard Lange
Jackstones
Margaret Burroughs
Print reproduction
gift of Adrienne Century
L’Andalousie au Temps des
Maures
E. (Eugène) Grasset
Color Litograph
gift of Shari & Stewart
Diamond
20 Fine Art Frames
gift of Shari & Stewart
Diamond
Memorials/Tributes
Lindsay Kesling
In Memorial
gift of Adele Deprizio
Christine Arnold
Memorial Scholarship Fund
gift of Mary & Ron Lombard
George R. “Dick” Stromer
gift of Rod Lubeznik
Glenn Lubeznik
On the Occasion of
his Birthday
gift of Donald & Charlotte
Wentland
Shirley Lubeznik
On the Occasion of
her Birthday
gift of Donald & Charlotte
Wentland
Special thanks to the hundreds of
people who support the center by
purchasing event tickets and auction
items throughout the year. Thanks
also to our supporters who wish to
remain unmentioned. Please forgive
any mistakes or omissions. To report an
error, contact Jimmie Hayes: jhayes@
lubeznikcenter.org.
Lubeznik Center for the ARTS
101 W. 2nd St.
At the lakefront
Michigan City, IN 46360
219.874.4900
Tu–Fri 10–5, Sat & Sun 11–4
www.lubeznikcenter.org