Jan 30
Dorothy Tanner (1923-2020), the late co-founder of Lumonics and recipient of the Denver Mayor’s Award for Innovation in the Arts, was born on Jan. 30, 1923, 103 years ago today. “The major challenge for me in art is to keep under control the tyranny of a logical mind. The spirit that moves me is …
Jan 28
We enjoyed our visit today from Sarah Weigal and Regina Martinez-Gonzales of Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver. We look forward to hosting our field trip for Club members. Sarah posted the following on LinkedIn. Sarah also included the Lumonics LinkedIn post about our field trip program: Sarah (Call) Weigel , MSEdSarah (Call) …
Dec 10
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 …
Nov 15
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 …
