Dec 10

Pre-Lumonics: Post-World War II

After serving in combat in WW II, Mel Tanner enrolled at the Brooklyn Museum Art School under the new G.I. Bill. This photo was on the cover of the 1950-51 School Catalog. Max Beckmann (foreground), Mel Tanner (far right).

Mel was a student in Mr. Beckmann’s painting class. Max Beckmann died in 1950. Mel Tanner died in 1993. Dorothy was also a student at “The Brooklyn” where they met and married in 1951.

* photo courtesy of the Special Library Collections at The Brooklyn Museum ©1950 

More Photos from that era on the Lumonics Photo Archives webpage.

Nov 15

Field Trip at Lumonics for 1st Graders

 

On November 14, 2025, we hosted first graders from Leawood Elementary school in Jefferson County, Colorado. In the above photo, students are watching the first segment of the field trip,  “The Art of Seeing”, video of many Lumonics art works. The video is intended to train students’ eyes when they look at art. It has a meditative soundtrack to relax them.

The field trip also included a brief documentary, a light and sound immersion, a tour of the gallery and light art school, a brief session on how we present the immersion led by Marc Billard, and a question and answer session.

They were a wonderful group of students!

Nov 15

Dorothy Tanner honored on Clocktower Building along with Others

 

 

On Nov 1, 2025,  a photo of Dorothy Tanner along with many other people who have passed away were part of the Santa Fe Arts District Día de Muertos Community Photo Memorial. Their photos were projected on the Daniels & Fisher Tower (Clocktower) at 16th Street Mall. Click to enlarge for best viewing.

caption:
Dorothy Tanner
Co-Founder of Lumonics
(1923-2020)

2nd photo of the projection:
Photo by Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite

Nov 03

Swarlaya: A Fusion of Sitar, Sarod, Tabla, & Electronic Drums

 

Sunday, Nov 9, 2025
7 pm

Swarlaya: A Fusion of Sitar, Sarod, Tabla, & Electronic Drums

 

We welcome you for an evening featuring the music of Swarnendu Mandel (sarod), Bijay Shrestha (tabla, sitar) and Gilly Gonzalez (percussion and electronic synth).

It all takes place in the Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery, known for its ambience of original light sculptures and acoustics. Lumonics has been the recipient of several “Best Of” Awards by Westword Magazine.
$30 advance tickets
$40 at door

Bios and Photos Available on the Event Page