Allumer Natchez
A celebration of light and community!Mississippi's only annual light based exhibition and festival, Allumer Natchez, lights up Natchez, Mississippi November 10 & 11, 2023 from dusk until 10pm with cutting-edge contemporary art installations in an exploration of illumination!Our third annual light based exhibition and festival moves to Downtown Natchez, illuminating Main Street, Franklin Street and Memorial Park, making this year’s event more accessible than ever. The Friday night opening procession led by "Grandma Dot" an illuminated, "walking" 12 foot high grandmother puppet by Philip Cooper, begins at dusk at Franklin and Canal on the side of the Convention Center and moves up Franklin, taking a right on Rankin, and ending at Memorial Park. Please click here to view the digital map of art installations.Suitable for the whole family, join us for a truly magical experience! As always, Allumer Natchez is free and open to the public!
Why Donate?
Why support Allumer Natchez?Allumer Natchez shows kids what an education in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) can create.Allumer Natchez is an economic driver, attracting approximately 10,000 visitors over the last two years.Allumer Natchez is a FREE family friendly event.Allumer Natchez brings cutting edge, world class art installations to Natchez, Mississippi, giving those who may have never had the opportunity to visit a museum a museum quality experience.Allumer Natchez is inspirational. Our curatorial themes are life affirming, and promote unity.Allumer Natchez is produced by Arts Danu, a Natchez based arts non profit providing a holistic approach to education, cultural exchange, community outreach and economic development through the lens of art.
Help us keep Allumer Natchez free, your contribution makes a difference. Seriously, $5 buys sugar for the cotton candy fundraising tent. So whether $5 or $500, every little bit of your tax deductible donation helps.Thanks for your support and see you soon!