Portland Winter Light (non)Festival returns with pandemic plans in place
Updated Feb 06, 2021;
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The sixth annual Portland Winter Light (non)Festival returns Friday evening in a format modified for these pandemic times.
Instead of a cluster of illuminated art displays at OMSI and along the Eastbank Esplanade, the 2021 event will be spread out across greater Portland and take place over two weekends. Though past events have focused on interactive, hands-on exhibits and installations, many of this year’s pop-up light displays will be viewable in storefronts, behind glass or even from the streets outside private homes.
“This past year has demonstrated that we all need art, connection and community more than ever,” the event’s executive director Alisha Sullivan said in a press release. “When we approached local businesses, organizations and artists about moving ahead with this year’s experience, we weren’t sure what the response would be – but we were amazed by the positive reaction. It’s clear that everyone is craving a sense of placemaking and civic engagement.”