Luminata
Saturday, September 19th, 2026
The Fremont Arts Council celebrates the autumnal equinox with our illuminated lantern procession around Green Lake!
The lantern shop will open at 5:30 PM on Saturday September 19th. You can purchase lanterns, with all proceeds benefiting the Fremont Arts Council, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The procession will begin at 7:30 PM following the lead band around Green Lake. At the end of the procession, some illuminated art will be on display for your enjoyment!
Art Grant applications are now open
Have an idea for an illuminated artwork, performance, or installation? Apply for a 2026 Luminata Art Grant and help transform Green Lake into an unforgettable celebration of light.
Grants of up to $1,000 are available for artists, along with funding opportunities for musicians, the opening ceremony, and art transportation.
Display Your Illuminated Art at Luminata
Have an illuminated artwork you'd like to share? Register your installation for a designated display space along the Luminata procession route and help transform Green Lake into an unforgettable celebration of light.
Stationary installations are encouraged to register by September 7. Bringing a lantern, illuminated costume, puppet, or other mobile artwork? Just show up and join the procession—no registration required!
Volunteer with us!
We're looking for volunteers to assist with setup, lantern sales, the information booth, kid luminary giveaway, and teardown. Join us for an evening of art, light, and community! We'd love to have you on the team!
Luminata Workshops
Our FREE Lantern Making Workshops begin August 29 and run through September 15. Make a lantern to take home, then help create additional lanterns for the Luminata 2026 Fundraiser Tent. All proceeds support the Fremont Arts Council.
No registration required. Drop in anytime during workshop hours listed on our calendar.
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