Lubeznik Center for the Arts in Michigan City will be getting a technology upgrade thanks to a $33,000 grant from the NiSource Charitable Foundation.
This grant will support a comprehensive technology upgrade to enhance LCA’s educational programs.
“Because our mission includes the exploration of contemporary ideas and practices, incorporating technology into our arts education programs is a top priority,” said Hannah Hammond-Hagman, LCA’s education director. “The funding provided through this grant will allow us to take our proven, successful programs and propel them to the next level by better incorporating a STEAM component and more meaningfully connecting the youth we serve to the world class art in our galleries.”
Phase I of the upgrade purchasing 30 iPads, a charging station and other related supplies. These items have already been utilized by students during the recent one-week “Lights, Camera, Action” summer camp.
During the next year, the iPads will be integrated into many different LCA programs, including the after-school arts education offered at 11 different Michigan City area schools and a variety of classes and camps. Other plans include STEAM-specific professional development for LCA’s education staff and an upgrade to LCA’s website.
NiSource in Merrillville is the parent of Northern Indiana Public Service Co., which serves about 820,000 natural gas and 460,000 electric customers across 32 counties in Northern Indiana.
