GLOW in Georgetown, a Winter Tradition in Lights

Georgetown is aglow this season with eleven commissioned light art works from local, regional, and international artists.

Juxtaposed against the backdrop of Georgetown’s historic row homes and former factory buildings, this 6th edition of GLOW in Georgetown is a winter tradition that makes art accessible to all.

“This year’s GLOW installations encourage visitors to take a contemplative step back, and feel a sense of respite,” said Deirdre Ehlen MacWilliams, Georgetown GLOW Curator. “Each artwork is responsive to the varied landscapes of Georgetown, and conveys a sense of wonder, joy and play that we all desire right now. From lace feathers that magically levitate above the Canal, to LED grasses that respond to environmental conditions, GLOW brings a renewed light to all during the holiday season.”

Artists represented in Georgetown GLOW 2019 include: Choi + Shine (Boston); Eunsook Lee (Korea); Sui Park (New York City); Hou de Sousa (New York City), Geoffrey Hicks (Phoenix, AZ); Jeff Zischke (Scottsdale, AZ); Miracle Wonderland Carnival Co. (New Orleans); Joana Stillwell (Washington DC); Frank Foole in collaboration with Light Art Collection and Amsterdam Light Festival (Netherlands); Extreme Lengths Productions, in partnership with Dance Place (Washington DC); and Venividimultiplex in collaboration with Light Art Collection and

Amsterdam Light Festival (Netherlands).

In addition to the light art installations, GLOW 2019 programming includes special promotions and events at many of Georgetown’s shops and restaurants, including A Book Hill Holiday, plus themed historic, food, photography, and curator walking tours.

Works are lit from 5 pm – 10 pm nightly through Sunday, January 5, 2020.