Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery

The Lumonics Field Trip: Theme for 2024-2025 is The Art of Seeing
For Students of All Ages

up to 40 students per field trip is recommended
$250 for 90 Minutes
$150 for Title 1 Schools

What is a Field Trip to the Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery like?

Imagine stepping into a world where​ light sculptures, video art projection, and music converge to​ relax your body and engage your mind and emotions.

The Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery,  among the first and longest-running light art projects in the U.S.,  provides a unique setting that offers a blend of artistic heritage, innovative installations, and a dedication to introducing this evolving art form to students of all ages.

Lumonics meets all the guidelines for ADA accessibility.
Lumonics is a Community Partner with Denver Public Schools.

The Field Trip

 Tour of the gallery, art studio and the Lumonics School of Light Art

  brief history of Lumonics,  among the  first and
longest-running light art projects in the United States

  light and sound immersion

 question and answer session, tailored to the type of class attending

The Light and Sound Immersion

Lumonics Immersed is an innovative approach to art and creativity, and can be a memorable and transformative experience.

We provide the setting so the students can exercise their imaginative powers.

There are several activities during the field trip that encourage the students to closely observe their surroundings and the detail of the light art with its varied geometry. This will be helpful in lifelong observation of art and other facets of life.

While the field trip can benefit every curriculum, it has specific application to:
Art – the introduction of an art form involving several disciplines
Science and Mathematics – an art form that utilizes technology including lasers, electronics, video art, and LEDs
Music – original music composed by Dorothy Tanner and Marc Billard influenced by jazz, classical, world, electronica, spoken word, and other genres not yet identified
Language Arts – an opportunity to express themselves orally and in writing
History – a 21st Century art form

The students are welcome to bring sketch books and journals, and take photos.
We suggest using the lesson plan in the classroom after the field trip concludes.

It is an opportunity  for the students to describe what they experience, both orally and in writing.  They are welcome to bring sketch books and journals, and take photos.

Lumonics is the creation of  artists Dorothy Tanner (1923-2020)  and Mel Tanner (1925-1993).   Mrs. Tanner was the recipient of the 2018 Denver Mayor’s Award for Innovation in the Arts.

The field trip can be tailored to meet the specific needs of the students.

Excerpts from  Papers Written by High School Students Attending Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning

“Stepping into the Lumonics gallery was an expression that was extremely profound. It has inspired me, as sculpture that is beautiful does not need to be made from the typical materials. It can be made out of modern materials and techniques.   Lumonics had made me think about what the true purpose of art is, and the different forms it can take. I am very grateful to have discovered this little oasis of sanity in  Denver. I appreciate all the effort and attention to detail in a world that wants to move so fast.”
Eric N. Dingel,  Physics Teacher, Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning

“Art, for the most part, is really hard for me to comprehend and understand.  There is so much art in the world that I look and go ‘why is that being bought for $20,000?’ But there is also so much art that I see and it can make me feel emotions  just by looking  at it. This was the case at  Lumonics . When I was able to hear the story of the artists and then see their art, I was able to comprehend the art on another level.”
D.S., 11th grade

“The experiences that you create at your gallery are some of which I will never forget. The environment is breathtaking and hypnotizing.  Unlike many galleries you have made the perfect atmosphere. I think this is the most amazing aspect of your gallery because although the art alone is wonderful, the music, videos, and the space really brings it all together to make something out of this world. I really enjoyed my experience at Lumonics and I feel inspired by what I saw.”
G. M., 10th grade

We also offer art classes.
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Contact Info:
Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery
800 E. 73 Ave., Unit 11
Denver, CO 80229
303.568.9406
www.lumonics.net 
lumonics@gmail.com

* For Denver Public School Teachers:
we will provide you with our Vendor Number