Category: Denver

Lumonics: Origin to Today

LUMONICS Light & Sound Gallery — Denver, Colorado Origin Lumonics began in 1969, when artists Mel Tanner (1925–1993) and Dorothy Tanner (1923–2020) opened the Lumonics Light and Sound Theatre in Miami and began fusing light sculpture, music, and live multi-sensory performance into a single art form. Dorothy and Mel  each brought formal training to the …

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From Sketch to Completion

photo of Mel Tanner in 1973 (1925-1993)   Mel Tanner (1925-1993) had many sketchbooks which we archive. He would often create several sketches until he decided which one to settle on and begin construction. He  would also use colored pencils as seen below. This was in contrast to Dorothy Tanner who rarely drew. She was …

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Clients from the Smith Agency Come to Lumonics

   We truly enjoyed hosting clients from the Smith Agency for our guided tour and multisensory immersion. Organized by: Brianna Boykin, Associate Director of Day Programs       About the Smith Agency: Purpose Statement The Smith Agency, founded in 1992, is a non-profit organized under the statutes of the State of Colorado to provide …

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Girls Inc. of Metro Denver comes to Lumonics

Field Trip Date: March 31, 2026 | Organized by Erika Taylor, Center Program Organizer   Girls Inc. of Metro Denver came to Lumonics for an exciting field trip. The attending girls were mostly in the second and third grade, alongside a couple of fourth graders. We took them on a comprehensive tour of all the …

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