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  • An interview with Light Up Lancaster's Producer, Julie Brown

    With less than a week to go before the start of Light Up Lancaster, we’ve caught up with Producer, Julie Brown, to get the latest news (along with her must-see installations!) to help you plan your visit… Give us one sentence to explain what Light Up Lancaster to someone who hasn’t visited before! It’s a magical walk ...

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  • Pledge your support for Light Up Lancaster today...

    Help bring together people to celebrate, enjoy and appreciate the special heritage of Lancaster and view their city in a completely new way. The charity, Mirador, has launched a crowdfunding campaign for a project to create a strong sense of community pride and togetherness as people discover how magical it is when heritage, culture and creativity converge. The project, featuring ...

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  • Lightlab Open Call 2023

      An Artist Development opportunity provided by Durham County Council (Lumiere), Lightpool (Blackpool) and Wigan Council (Light Night Wigan & Leigh).   OPEN CALL ARTIST DEVELOPMENT Durham County Council, Blackpool Illuminations and Wigan Council are delighted to announce an incredible opportunity for artists living and/or working in close proximity to the North East, Blackpool and Wigan Borough. The programme ...

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  • SHINE Emerging Artist Programme 2023 - Callout!

    SHINE Emerging Artist Programme 2023 Light Up the North (LUTN) is a network of 9 light festivals across the north of England. In 2023, eight of the festivals are joining together to award funding to emerging artists working with light, to produce and exhibit new commissions at their 2023/24 light festivals. The SHINE programme aims to nurture and develop new talent, giving artists the ...

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