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.