LumenARRT! is a project of the Artists’ Rapid Response Team (ARRT!). We work through the Union of Maine Visual Artists (UMVA), a members’ organization that advocates for artists and furthers the work of progressive non-profits in the state of Maine. Our video projections, graphic design production, and interactive media projects create a visual voice for these organizations and, like electronic graffiti, bring awareness to issues of social, economic, and environmental justice. In addition to issue-based messaging, we acknowledge the growing need for community to be nurtured, celebrated, and supported. We welcome new members. If you seek to collaborate with others in shining a light on important issues for all of us, get in touch!
Voting season is upon us. In addition to the video above, look to see what LumenARRT! shines the light on this fall. We will be at the 2 October Portland Artwalk with projections on Mechanics Hall and other buildings along the artwalk route. We’ll be joined by the Ideal Maine Aid and Sanctaury Band and the League of Women Voters. Multiple interactive selfie signs and props will be available for all to use, share images with friends and celebrate democracy together.
Along with distributing cards in person and online, our artists have been producing videos for social media and future projections. There is more to come. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and BlueSky, or contact us and join in! We look forward to seeing you on the street! You can find more images of our work on our website.
Full view of image at top: LumenARRT! still shot in Portland in September.