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LUMA is one of a kind

Before coming to ������ϲ�����, I had never heard of anything like LUMA. After doing some research, I found out that’s because LUMA is really in a league of its own! It’s the only festival in America that focuses entirely on light projection mapping, so it’s pretty amazing that such a revolutionary event is based here in Bing. It’s something you can’t experience anywhere else, so you definitely don’t want to miss it!

You can meet new friends and explore downtown ������ϲ�����

If you’re a first-year student looking to meet some new people or you just want to get out and explore the local area, this is your chance! LUMA draws a crowd of over 35,000 people. It’s our biggest festival, so it’s a great time to branch out, talk to new people and discover ������ϲ�����.

It's FREE!

LUMA is a rare opportunity to experience hours of incredible, larger-than-life entertainment for free! There are no tickets this year, but be sure to and support future LUMA events! ������ϲ����� fuels LUMA, so your attendance helps it continue growing and evolving. “Horizon,” a more extensive exhibition, is the only ticketed event at the festival. If you’re interested, be sure to

LUMA was co-founded by ������ϲ�����’s own Joshua Ludzki

By coming to LUMA, you’re supporting a ������ϲ����� native’s vision! Joshua Ludzki, who moved here in 2000, designed LUMA as a way of bringing art to the streets of the city he loves.

MAXIN10SITY is back in a big way

MAXIN10SITY, a staple LUMA artist, returns and brings the universe with them. Their newest piece, “Gates of Eternity,” will be a journey through time and space. MAXIN10SITY is a fan favorite and definitely a display that you have to see to believe!

“Joy Boy” is nostalgic, childhood fun

The Fox, The Folks are bringing a celebration of your inner child to LUMA! Come watch as their immersive display of bright, vibrant colors lights up ������ϲ�����.

Snow Raven is bringing a unique live music experience

A big part of LUMA is merging traditional art with technology to bring culture to a broader audience. Snow Raven, an indigenous Sakha from Arctic Siberia, will blend the music of Shamanic communities with electronic beats for “NEOshamanism: The Arctic Siberian Sound Journey.” As a music lover, I definitely won’t be missing out on such a rare opportunity!

“4U” and “Divided” will move you

In times of conflict, we can learn and escape through art. Julia Shamsheieva, an artist based in Ukraine, is bringing a very personal and impactful display to LUMA this year. Deeply affected by the combat in her home country and moved by the international outpouring of support, Julia’s “4U” is a meditation on how her country has become a symbol of global unity. Mindscape Studio’s “Divided” shares this sentiment of power in unity and love.

LUMA is the future of ������ϲ�����

People travel from all over the country to see the country’s largest projection mapping festival. ������ϲ����� is known for many things, but LUMA is unique in its ability to promote our city’s art and culture to such a massive audience. ������ϲ�����’s history is deeply linked to technological advancement, and LUMA is unique because it combines this innovation with the artistic future of ������ϲ�����. For me, loving ������ϲ����� and being proud to go here isn’t just about having love for the university; it’s also about the larger community we’re a part of!

Jillian McCarthy is an intern for the Office of Media and Public Relations, and a junior majoring in English. She hopes to become an entertainment journalist. In her free time she loves to play guitar, watch movies and read.