NAPA LIGHTED ART FESTIVAL
January 18th - February 16th, 2025
Friday-Saturday 6-10pm | Sunday-Thursday 6-9pm
January 18th - February 16th projection artwork is back and will be displayed on 3 iconic downtown buildings for
the first 9 nights of the festival.
The Napa Lighted Art Festival is a celebration of creative arts, technology and lights, and supports innovative techniques using light and light technologies as a growing art medium. This walkable outdoor experience is FREE in Downtown Napa featuring 11 lighted art sculptures for five weeks and projection artwork on three iconic downtown buildings for the first nine nights of the festival. Bring the family and experience the magic of lighted art at the 2025 Napa Lighted Art Festival!
Meet the Artist
Learn more about the artists and their artwork in person! Several of our artists will be visiting the festival and will be available for a more intimate perspective into their background, artistic process, story behind their installation and any other question you may have for them.
This event is FREE for the community
4:30pm - 6pm Saturday, January 18th
Aerena Gallery
600 Main Street, Napa, CA 94559
FEATURED ARTISTS & SCULPTURES
Antonin Fourneau | Waterlight Graffiti
Waterlight Graffiti is an interactive light art installation that allows people to draw or write using water. When water touches the surface of the panel, it activates the embedded LEDs, creating a glowing, ephemeral artwork that fades as the water evaporates, leaving no permanent mark. This project not only encourages creative expression and public participation by using water as a harmless and renewable medium, but it also transforms public spaces into dynamic art galleries where anyone can contribute, reshaping how people interact with urban environments.
Leslie Epsztein & Camille Gross | Elementa
Elementa is a projection mapping artwork that is a dreamlike fresco exploring the four fundamental elements of cosmogony—Earth, Water, Air, and Fire. This artwork is inspired by ancient myths and brings each element to life through the Greco-Roman figures. These two French artists will dazzle your visual senses with their stunning artwork.
TILT | Lampounette
This creation from TILT is an inspired version of the famous architect's lamp that is part of our collective heritage. Lampounette is an adoring nod to this familiar object. This beautiful and playful illuminated sculpture offers an oversized image found out in nature that delights the eyes with its large, warm beam.
TILT | Peonies
A delicate, distinguished flower, the peony gracefully stretches out in a bouquet of three flowers, their finely cut white petals exposed to the sun. As night falls, these giant flowers light up with a thousand reflections, revealing a dazzling palette of varied, ever-changing hues. The plant's stems are also highlighted by animated lighting, inviting visitors to sit around the flowers to enjoy the view and the colorful ambience.
Where to Stay
Choose from countless lodging properties, from world-class luxury hotels to charming bed and breakfast inns, all conveniently located within easy walking distance to Downtown Napa
FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS
Youth Storytime
5:00-6:00pm Saturday, February 1st
1151 Pearl Street
Join us for a Storytime with Napa Bookmine at the Napa Lighted Art Festival! Our friends at Napa Bookmine will be reading short stories and selling books at this year’s installation Down the Rabbit Hole. This is a FREE community event, and everyone is welcome! Children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver at all times.
Glow Party
6:00-8:00pm Saturday, February 8th
1151 Pearl Street
Get your glow on at the Napa Lighted Art Festival! Come boogie with the disco bunny at Down the Rabbit Hole, an installation by Colorado-based artists Darrell E Ansted and Katie D’Arcangelo. The Glow Party, sponsored by the Children Museum of Napa Valley and Napa Parks & Recreation Foundation, is a family-friendly “art after dark” experience at the Napa Lighted Art Festival. Feel free to dress up and bring your favorite light up items. This is a FREE community event so come enjoy the music and let glow!
Beyond the Festival
Extend your stay and enjoy all that Downtown Napa has to offer. From boutique shopping to wine tasting rooms and leisure activities, there's plenty to do to keep you pleasantly occupied.
SPONSORS
Funding for the Napa Lighted Art Festival provided by the Napa Lodging Association
Presenting Sponsor
Technical Production Provided by A3 Visual and Panasonic
