Barnsley Council (Barnsley Bright Nights, Lightpool (Blackpool) and Wigan Council (Light Night Wigan). are delighted to announce an incredible opportunity for artists living and/or working in close proximity to the Barnsley, Blackpool and Wigan Borough.. The programme aims to encourage the development of high-quality light art with artists from a diverse range of backgrounds who may have never worked with light before.

The Lightlab skills development programme is aimed at adult artists who are motivated and inspired to develop their practice towards creating work that could be commissioned by light art festivals and for exhibition in a gallery context.

Artists will be supported by sector specialists to develop their ideas and gain knowledge on making and touring light art in festival and gallery contexts. Artists participating will gain practical experience and skills they can build on.

This skills development programme is aimed at adult artists who are motivated and inspired to develop their practice towards creating work that could be commissioned by light art festivals, including Lightpool Festival, Barnsley Bright Nights and Light Night Wigan.

Artists will be supported by sector specialists to develop their ideas and gain knowledge on making and touring light art in festival and gallery contexts. Artists participating will gain practical experience and skills they can build on.