Organized by Lubeznik Center for the Arts and Unpacked Mobile Gallery
Color in Transit will be on tour for 2 weeks through Michigan City and LaPorte, Indiana.
On exhibit August 26 - September 7, 2025
Color in Transit is a Roving Art Exhibition featuring a diverse group of artists whose work explores color not only as a visual element, but as a device that connects identity, culture, memory, and material history. Through a rich variety of media—including textile, photography, sculpture, painting, neon light, and found objects—these artists harness color to evoke personal narratives and collective experiences shaped by heritage, place, and transformation.
Color in Transit, curated by Naomi Elson and Lauren Iacoponi of Unpacked Mobile Gallery, features works by Claire Ashley, Bryana Bibbs, Hale Ekinci, Spencer Gale, Allen Moore, Katelyn Patton, Zeinab Saab, Darryll Schiff, Edwin P. Shelton, and Anne Yafi.
Lubeznik Center for the Arts (LCA) has received grants from Michigan City Community Enrichment Corporation (MCCEC) and Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation, enabling the organization to expand its free community art outreach and engagement programs, including LCA’s Roving Art Exhibition program in partnership with Naomi Elson and Lauren Iacoponi of Unpacked Mobile Gallery (founded in 2017). The Roving Art Exhibit will travel to various neighborhoods for several days, providing accessible 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 residents.
“These grants enable us to significantly expand our reach and provide valuable, free arts experiences to the Michigan City community. The Creation Station, Family Days, and the Roving Art Exhibit are all designed to make art accessible and engaging for everyone,” said Janet Bloch, LCA’s executive director. Unpacked’s curatorial mission encompasses gallery accessibility, the value of art as an experience, and fostering the relationship between institutions, society, and artists.
Tuesday, August 26: Paladin (Open to folks in the Paladin Learning Community)
● Address: 4315 E Michigan Blvd. Michigan City, IN 46360
● Time: 9am-11am
Wednesday, August 27: Haillmann Elementary (Open to students in after school programs)
● Address: 1001 Ohio St, La Porte, IN 46350
● Time: 4:15pm
Thursday, August 28: Kingsford Heights Elementary (Open to students in after school programs)
● Address: 460 Evanston Rd, Kingsford Heights, IN 46346
● Time: 4:15pm
Open to the Public
Friday, August 29: Bernard Williams Artist Residency
● Address: 720 Franklin St.
● Time: 4-8pm
Open to the Public
Saturday, August 30: Walker Street Park Community Garden
● Address: 900 Walker Street, Michigan City, IN 46360
● Time: 10:50am –2pm (or stay until people leave)
Sunday, August 31: High Praise Ministry (Church community, though all are welcome)
● Address: 301 E 9th St. Michigan City, IN 46360
● Time: Arrive at 9:30 — (stay until people leave, after services)