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Lumonics is among the first and longest-running light art projects in the U.S. 

In Remembrance of the Founders of Lumonics

Dorothy Tanner
(Jan. 30, 1923 – July 23, 2020)

Mel Tanner
(Sept. 26, 1925 – Oct. 21, 1993)

 

 

The passing of Dorothy Tanner in 2020 and the passing of Barbara Billard in August of 2023 have reduced the number in our art collective from 7 members to 2.  As the remaining members, Marc Billard and Barry Raphael, we have been part of this incredible art project since 1972. With the help of our friends and supporters, we are embarking on a new journey: the Lumonics Legacy Project. This endeavor aims to ensure the continuation of Lumonics and preserve the remarkable works created by our late founders, Mel and Dorothy Tanner.

Lumonics Immersed

Imagine stepping into a world where​ light sculptures, video art projection, and music converge to ​ relax your body and engage your mind and emotions.

Light and space artists Dorothy and Mel Tanner originated this highly-acclaimed multisensory experience in 1969, and it continues to evolve.

“Lumonics is such an incredible collection. They are part of the Crown Jewels of Denver.”
– Justin Stucey, Walt Disney Imagineering

 Saturdays 
8 pm to 10 pm

Tickets:
From $15-$28.52

More info: Lumonics Immersed

 

 

 

 

The Lumonics Art Exhibit in Steamboat Springs has been extended until the end of Feb, 2025.

 

Lumonics greatly appreciates receiving a grant from The Denver Theatre District Microgrant Program. We are using the funds to present field trips for Title 1 Schools.

 

Limited Editions

We have selected Dorothy Tanner’s Merlin’s Wand as a limited edition for the Lumonics Legacy Project.

 

Our latest edition of the book Lumonics: The Light Art of Dorothy & Mel Tanner is now available. It chronicles the Tanners’ art journey and the evolution of their art form, Lumonics, as “told” through more than 120 photographs.
$20 

Front cover of Lumonics art book

 

 

Public Art Exhibits in Colorado

 Lumonics was honored to have the opening exhibit in The Galleri at Meow Wolf Denver’s Convergence Station that is devoted to Colorado artists.

 

Postscript by Mel Tanner is part of the permanent collection of Meow Wolf 

Lumonics is now a member of the World Experience Organization, and recognized as one of the pioneers in the field of experience experts, joining companies such as Walt Disney Imagineering, Science Museum Group, Google, Meow Wolf, and Sphere. It is great honor to be a member. We sure are a lot smaller than the aforementioned!

 

Dorothy Tanner received the Denver Mayor’s Award for Innovation in the Arts when she was 95, 2 years before she passed.

 

created for the opening of the Lumonics Mind Spa at the McNichols Civic Center Building in 2018

Yess + Love = Bliss
by Dorothy Tanner