The new school year is underway, and the Lumonics Field Trip Program is in place for students of all ages.

Up to 40 students per field trip is recommended
$250 for 90 Minutes

What is a Field Trip to the  Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery Like?

Lumonics is a multi-sensory environment of light sculptures, video art projection, and  music. Your body is relaxed, and the right side of your brain (the creative, emotional side) is at full stimulation.  It is intended to bring you into a state of comfort and expanded awareness.

The Elements of the Field Trip

 Tour of the gallery, art studio and the Lumonics School of Light Art

  brief history of Lumonics, among the first and
longest-running light art projects in the United States

  light and sound immersion

 question and answer session, tailored to the type of class attending

 

The Light and Sound Immersion

Lumonics Immersed is an innovative approach to art and creativity, and can be a memorable and transformative experience.

We provide the setting so the students can exercise their imaginative powers and hopefully be inspired to go further in their endeavors.

The Elements:
 Mel and Dorothy Tanner’s Light Sculptures
 Original Special Effects, Music, and Projection
 Lighting and the Effects Orchestrated Live by Lumonics’ Marc Billard

While the field trip can benefit every curriculum, it has specific application to:

Art – the introduction of an art form involving several disciplines
Science  – an art form that utilizes technology including lasers, electronics, and LEDs
Language Arts – a universal language of light and sound.

It is an opportunity  for the students to describe what they experience, both orally and in writing.  They are welcome to bring sketch books and journals, and take photos.

Lumonics is the creation of  artists Dorothy Tanner (1923-2020)  and Mel Tanner (1925-1993).   
Mrs. Tanner was the recipient of the 2018 Denver Mayor’s Award for Innovation in the Arts.

The field trip can be tailored to meet the specific needs of the students.

Read what students have written about their experiences at the field trips.

Contact Info for Details:
Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery
800 E. 73 Ave., Unit 11
Denver, CO 80229
303.568.9406
www.lumonics.net 
lumonics@gmail.com

* For Denver Public School Teachers:
we will provide you with our Vendor Number

 

“His art fits in eye of a needle. Now he’s made 3 Van Goghs in a watch.”
Article by Cathy Free in The Washington Post

Some of his works are lost in his carpet.
Photo: Two swans in the eye of a needle.

Late at night while most everyone in the coastal English town of Bournemouth is sleeping, David A. Lindon sits in front of a microscope making the tiniest of artworks. His creations are so minuscule and precise, he steadies his hands by only moving them between his own heartbeats.

A few years ago, at least one piece of artwork became lodged inside Lindon’s nose, never to be seen again.

“I inhaled it by accident, and poof. It was gone,” he said. “To do what I do, you practically have to work yourself into a trance. I guess you could say that I must be mad.”
– excerpted from article
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2023/07/13/micro-artist-vangogh-david-linden

Tickets are still available for Friday evening at 8 pm and the Saturday matinee at 1 pm.

“On August 11 and 12, the Lumonics team will take over the Dairy Arts Center’s Carsen Theater to host three performances of its dazzling, immersive light show, Lumonics Immersed.
Lumonics’ special presentation is part of the studio’s endeavor to introduce Boulder residents to its shimmering light sculptures. Lumonics Immersed is the perfect introduction to the Tanners’ unique art form in one of Boulder’s largest multi-disciplinary arts centers.”
Westword

Lumonics, co-founded by Dorothy Tanner and Mel Tanner, is one of the pioneering light art projects in the United States. Their unique art form combines elements of light, music, and sculptures to create captivating and immersive experiences for the audience.

In this special presentation created for the Carsen Theatre, the event begins with a short documentary, which provides insights into the history, inspiration, and creative process behind Lumonics. It offers a deeper understanding of the artists’ vision and their journey in developing the Lumonics art form.

The presentation proceeds with original visual music projection, accompanied by “members” of the Lumonics Light Orchestra on stage, that aims to transport viewers into a multisensory and immersive experience. It is based on Lumonics Immersed that is presented at Lumonics in North Denver.

Overall, this special presentation offers a unique opportunity for the audience to witness and participate in an art form, where light, music, and sculptures converge to create a truly unforgettable experience.

Carsen Theater
2590 Walnut Street
Boulder, CO 80302  + Google Map

$17-$20

Lumonics Immersed Takes Its Light Sculpture Experience to Boulder

“On August 11 and 12, the Lumonics team will take over the Dairy Arts Center’s Carsen Theater to host three performances of its dazzling, immersive light show, Lumonics Immersed.”

Article in Westword

View from the Mezzanine Control Booth