{"id":61145,"date":"2018-08-21T09:29:03","date_gmt":"2018-08-21T13:29:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/?p=61145"},"modified":"2025-09-02T00:29:56","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T04:29:56","slug":"luma-a-projection-art-festival-lights-up-binghamton","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/61145\/luma-a-projection-art-festival-lights-up-binghamton\/","title":{"rendered":"LUMA: A Projection Art Festival Lights Up Binghamton"},"content":{"rendered":"

So you thought Binghamton was just another Upstate New York<\/a> town with a SUNY campus? Once an industrial powerhouse, the city has been ignited by a new class of creative visionaries who are reviving culture and reinventing once overlooked spaces. A cutting edge festival in September may just blow your mind.<\/p>\n

LUMA is dedicated to the art of storytelling through projection mapping. Held from September 7-9 2018, it uses powerful projectors and 3D animation to transform the urban landscape into an animated canvas. It\u2019s a gutsy, boundary-pushing annual celebration of the intersection between illusion, art and technology.<\/p>\n

A Focus On Projection Mapping <\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Projection

LUMA<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>is the\u00a0only visual arts festival in the U.S. focusing primarily on projection mapping.\u00a0 It draws art lovers and tech enthusiasts from around the globe.<\/p>\n

LUMA transforms the historic architecture of downtown Binghamton into an outdoor art gallery, making virtually everything a canvas that alters the way visitors interact with the city\u2019s walkable urban core. Using high-powered video projection, advanced 3D computer animation, live music, moving lights and more, international artists will unveil imaginative and immersive stories. Projection mapping is not a new phenomenon, but the precision, creativity and scale that LUMA integrates has yet to be seen in America.<\/p>\n

The projections play in a continuous loop throughout the night so you may walk through the installation at your own pace in a self-guided manner.<\/p>\n

Special Events<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Exhibits are free and of course are best experienced after dark. The festival will tech-infuse or remix many of Binghamton\u2019s cultural institutions, its densely packed restaurant district and the center city art galleries, giving attendees a window into the city’s rich yet largely unsung cultural offerings.<\/p>\n

Ticketed events include Transfiguracio, an immersive presentation featuring original music performed by the Binghamton Philharmonic.<\/p>\n

Opera & Beer celebrates local craft brews to the rousing sounds of some of history\u2019s most recognizable melodies. Tri-Cities Opera\u2019s classically trained vocalists stroll right up to your table mid-aria and may even share a pint.<\/p>\n

Storytellers Conference<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"LUMA

On Sunday, September 9 from 10-5 pm, join a talented group of writers, musicians, directors, animators and projection mappers as they cross-pollinate ideas among themselves and with the audience.\u00a0Expect big, bright, bold ideas to spring from this live petri dish.<\/p>\n

Stay:<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Holiday Inn Binghamton Downtown is just steps away from all of LUMA\u2019s events.<\/p>\n

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Binghamton is offering a festival package that includes breakfast, tickets to Transfiguracio and more.<\/p>\n

Get to Binghamton from NYC<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Ride\u00a0Coach USA<\/a>, Megabus<\/a>, Greyhound<\/a> and Trailways from Manhattan to the Greater Binghamton Transportation Center in the heart of town. The trip clocks in at just under 4 hours.<\/p>\n

For more festival information visit www.lumafestival.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

For more information on visiting \u00a0Binghamton, go to www.visitbinghamton.org<\/a><\/p>\n

For additional weekend getaways in New York State, check out \u00a0www.iloveny.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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