GLEAM: Art in a New Light

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courtesy Olbrich Gardens

An artwork using light by Ash Armenta.

"Astral Entrance" by Ash Armenta, a part of the 2022 "GLEAM: Art in a New Light" exhibit.

The gardens at Olbrich are getting a nighttime makeover with this fanciful show of light-based art that changes every year. Many of the exhibits, like a light maze, are interactive. Timed entry is available from 7:30-9 p.m. in September (and from 6:30 p.m. in October), with tickets sold in advance only at olbrichgleam.org. Sept. 22 features performances by Cycropia Aerial Dance. Pro tip: Most people like the earliest entrance times, so choosing later times can result in less crowded viewing.

Sculptural art featuring light: opening with Fox Valley Fire Arts and Elev8ted Movement performances, entry 7:30-9:30 pm, 8/26 ($26); entry times 7:30-9 pm Wed.-Sat., 8/30-9/30; and 6:30-9 pm Wed.-Sat., 10/4-28 ($16). Advance tickets only.

media release: GLEAM: Art in a New Light returns to Olbrich Botanical Gardens August 26 – October 28, transforming the outdoor gardens and tropical conservatory into a land of luminous lullabies. Open a doorway to another universe, arrange a dazzling kaleidoscope of flowers, explore a maze of shadows, and so much more. Enhanced by the dreamy installations of our talented designers, you’ll be enchanted by the nighttime beauty of the Gardens!

Buy your GLEAM tickets today  to secure your preferred date/time of visit.

Evening Viewings Wednesday – Saturday evenings. 7:30-10:30 pm August-September and 6:30-10:30 pm in October. (Final entry time is 9 pm.) Timed ticketing and a one-way exhibit route ensure a smooth experience during your visit.

GLEAM shines extra bright on opening night, Aug. 26! Enjoy illuminated performances by Fox Valley Fire Arts entertainers, electric dance by Elev8ted Movement, and a chance to meet some of this year's installation designers.

Enjoy an elevated GLEAM experience on Friday, September 22, 7:30-11 p.m. Join us for a special evening with extended hours and witness the amazing Cycropia Aerial Dance group perform aerial and ground routines in mesmerizing, illuminated LED costumes. Please note – increased ticket pricing applies to this special engagement.

For information about this year’s GLEAM artists/designers and their installations, please visit https://www.olbrichgleam.org/explore-the-art.