Connections into the visual arts for all visual
and applied artists
Specialist equipment and technical know-how are vital within presentation of contemporary media works and programmes. A Leeds based not-for-profit arts organisation, Lumen enjoys a national and international reputation not only for producing exciting high-quality art, but for providing support for audio-visual events across the UK. Director Lucy Dusgate says "Our artistic programme aims to nurture and exhibit video, sound, film and technology art of excellence from established and emerging artists for audiences. Our annual festival 'Evolution' is central. Media art is evolving in exciting times and digital advances are giving artists a whole new platform for exhibition and creativity." Arts Council revenue funding brings subsidised hire rates to artists and cultural sector, at about 50% cheaper than a commercial company. Lumen's service includes equipment and on-site project management by staff to deliver; festivals, exhibitions, outdoor screening, events, performances and filming, with projectors, high-definition cameras, screens, audio systems and PA systems on offer to projects such as Opera North, Sonic Arts Network Festival, Museum in Docklands, Henry Moore Institute, Whitworth Art Gallery, international film festivals, Glastonbury, local authorities and international artists.
Leeds, UK
Lumen are coordinating a large-scale screening as part of the national city Light Night festival With audiences of 47,000 in 2008 this festival is a city centre public event. The 20 x 15 meter projection onto the front of Civic Hall in Millennium Square will be the centre piece to the launch. There is a small fee to cover the project costs. Read full listing…