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| Happy May, Everyone! Appreciating the longer days!  Lumonics Immersed Every Saturday at 8 pm Hope you can see Sanctum (1992) by Mel Tanner, the “newest” addition at Lumonics Immersed. Teammate Marc Billard recently photographed Sanctum. So happy it is no longer in storage! Light artists Dorothy and Mel Tanner originated this multisensory experience in 1969. Although they have passed away, Lumonics continues to evolve as we stay true to the Tanners’ intention of utilizing the artform to stimulate creativity, expand awareness, and provide a sense of comfort. Each performance is orchestrated live by Marc Billard, and never repeated. “the cross between a yoga retreat and an acid trip…” –OnStage Colorado “Learn the true meaning of Lumonics when the temple of light art by the late Dorothy and Mel Tanner throws a special immersive evening. An audiovisual mantra meant to soothe the mind and expand awareness, this drug-free trip through Lumonics is unforgettable.” –Denver Westword “Lumonics is an absolutely beautiful immersion of original music and mind-bending light and visual art that blends over 50 years of psychedelia-inspired artistic audiovisual mastery.” -Connor H. “Take a vacation from yourself.” -Dorothy Tanner Thank you for your support of these events to enable the preservation and evolvement of Lumonics. WESTWORD BEST OF DENVER® /// ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT/// 2023 BEST LONG-RUNNING IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE link to article Dorothy Tanner and Mel Tanner are now included in the archives of Wikiart, the visual art encyclopedia. +  Join us for a captivating Immersive Jazz-Art Series on the 3rd and 4th Fridays of the month!  Brad Goode and Friends Friday, May 19 Associate Professor of Jazz Studies (Trumpet) UC Boulder “The lyrical genius of the trumpet” – Chicago Tribune +  Matt Skellenger and Friends Friday, May 26 Born and raised in Denver, CO., Matt has been composing, performing, recording, and teaching in Colorado for 30 years. He has also been a music teacher at Swallow Hill since 2008. Fridays, May 19th and May 26th 7 pm to 9:30 pm $20 advance $25 at door more extensive bios, accompanying musicians, and ticket info: www.lumonics.net/jazz  Janine Santana hosts the series. She is Artistic Director/Radio Personality at The Arts Validation Network and Leader/Conguera at Janine Santana Latin Jazz. A popular on-air host at KUVO Denver for many years, Janine hosts Afternoon Jazz Mondays through Fridays from 3-6 pm Mountain Time on TAVN-Jazz. https://tavn.org “Janine Santana here…and I want to personally thank all who have attended our Jazz-Art Immersion events. The response has been absolutely heart-warming! Each event is unique, with different jazz musicians, a different film and an individualized light experience curated by Lumonics Gallery. A percentage of any profit goes to support The Arts Validation Network, too!” “Really interesting, tucked away spot. I went for a jazz show with inspiration by Sun Ra and it fit the space well. They showed a short film and also gave a taste of the normal programming there which involves all of the light based art and visuals on screen synchronized to music. There’s comfy couches, floor cushions, and snacks included with the ticket price.” – Steve K. ***** (Google Review)  Still image from a Virtual Lumonics project that we are working on with David Hanan and Corrina Espinosa of www.sentientmilk.com Best regards from Marc, Barbara, and Barry |
May 19
May Newsletter
May 19
Six cool things to do in Denver this week by Isaac Vargas
Six cool things to do in Denver this week by Isaac Vargas
Immersive Jazz-Art Experience at Lumonics
Date: Friday, May 19, 7 – 9:30 p.m.
Location: 800 E 73rd Ave, Unit 11
Every third and fourth Friday, the Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery presents an evening of art, film, and live improvisational jazz accompanied by the Lumonics light sculptures/video projection. The evening is hosted by radio personality Janine Santana.
This Friday, Brad Goode will perform with his ensemble. Goode is the Associate Professor of Jazz Studies (Trumpet) at UC Boulder and serves as the Musical Director for the Conference on World Affairs.
Advance tickets are $20 and $25 at the door. You can reserve:
www.lumonics.net/jazz
May 16
Mel and Dorothy Tanner on WikiArt Website
WikiArt.org is “the online home for visual arts from all around the world
whose goal is to make the world’s art accessible to anyone and anywhere.”
Here are the profiles of the Tanners:
https://www.wikiart.org/en/mel-tanner
https://www.wikiart.org/en/dorothy-tanner
You can also find more information about the Tanners on Wikipedia
and on the bio pages at www.lumonics.net
Apr 22
Art and Well-Being
The relationship between art and wellness has been important to Lumonics since its inception.
Shanna Shelby, the Program Administrator at the McNichols Civic Center Building in Denver, when nominating Dorothy Tanner for the Denver Mayor’s Award for Innovation in the Arts in 2018, wrote about the increasing awareness of how art and mental health are connected:
“Several panels at the national AFTA (Americans for the Arts) conference this year explored artistic approaches to community health. I believe that Dorothy’s vision is a prime example of how arts and wellness intersect and promote public health goals.”
“Through the years people have commonly reported having profound spiritual and emotional experiences while contemplating the Lumonics art pieces. It is possible that Lumonics is exerting its effect by creating an immersive experience that feels safe and soothing, but also stimulating and expansive.”
Jomar P. Suarez, MD
Therapeutic Potential of Lumonics
“When perceiving an artwork in-person, the brain is ‘lit up, by something akin to beams from a lamp’…seeing or making art can play a crucial role in healing our bodies and minds.”
excerpted from the Lumonics blog about the book, Art That Heals by Pierre Lemarquis
“Scientific studies increasingly confirm what human beings across cultures and throughout time have long recognized: we are wired for art. The arts in all of their modalities can improve our physical and mental health, amplify our ability to prevent, manage, or recover from disease challenges, enhance brain development in children, build more equitable communities, and foster well-being.
The International Arts + Mind Lab (IAM Lab)
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