Let There Be Light

Two glowing cone-shaped sacs with silhouettes of people inside hang from tree branches in a dark forest illuminated by purple, blue, and yellow lights.
Friday, December 11, 2026, 6 - 9 p.m.
Free Admission
General Admission

You are invited to experience the magic of light at the annual “Let There Be Light” outdoor art exhibition on the grounds surrounding the V. Earl Dickinson Building. This family-friendly event celebrates the approach of winter and the longest night of the year with illuminated artworks, warm apple cider and hot chocolate served at no charge. 

Please remember to bring your own flashlight and be ready to navigate the darkened grounds using an event map. Join the “Light Parade” at 7:00 p.m. 

In case of rain, Let There Be Light will be held on Saturday, December 12, from 6 to 9 p.m.

Image: Groundless by Jennifer Hoyt Tidwell with Rachel Therese Floyd and Jonathan Gray. Let There Be Light 2025. Photograph by Will May.