Area Artists Association (A3) is an association of professional artists affiliated with the Lubeznik Center for the Arts (LCA) in Michigan City, Indiana. Exhibiting artists who live/work within 60 miles of Michigan City, Indiana may be juried into the association through review by current A3 members.
We actively organize exhibitions of our members artwork. See our exhibits page for current and upcoming exhibits.
The purpose of our organization is to support, recognize and encourage regional artists and provide opportunities for exhibitions of their art and for professional development. Through our regular exhibitions, we also provide communities throughout the northwest Indiana region access to the diversity of work produced by area artists. Among the benefits A3 members share are:
- opportunities for one-person and group exhibitions
- participation in lectures, demonstrations and discussions taking place at our bi-monthly meetings
Membership to A3 is $25.00 and paid in addition to membership to the Lubeznik Center for the Arts. Members who attend meetings, volunteer to help mount exhibits and serve on committees are considered members in good standing.
How to join…
Applications are juried twice a year for acceptance into A3. Applications are due May 1 and November 1, and notification of acceptance is sent within 30 days of each deadline.
To apply to A3, download the application form below and submit it with: a resume/cv that includes dates of your exhibition history and other experiences relevant to your career as an artist; 5 images of artwork created in the past 2 years. Email your files to: areaartistsassociation@gmail.com
Still thinking? We invite you to sit in at an A3 Meeting to meet the artists and become acquainted with our activities and programs. Our bi-monthly meetings are at the Lubeznik Center for the Arts at 4-6 pm CST unless noted. In 2026, our meetings are scheduled as follows: Feb 15, April 12, June 14, and our annual meeting is October 11, 2026. We will also host an Annual Picnic in August and December Holiday Potluck Party with dates and locations TBA.
Questions? Feel free to contact our membership chair, Dorothy Graden: dardorova@gmail.com
Our general email is areaartistsassociation@gmail.com
Our officers: 2025-2027
Deb Dyer, President
Laura Kittle, Vice President
Laurie Carpenter, Treasurer
Andrea Williams, Co-secretary
Kerri Mommer, Co-secretary
Committee Chairpersons:
Dorothy Graden, Membership Chair
Carol Estes, Marketing Chair