Severn Arts proudly presents Bridges of Light, a new two-day light festival, with a focus on communities, creativity and collaboration. Through high-quality light artwork, we invite you to share in our community stories. Visit our light installations, take part in our interactive artworks, grab a bite to eat, and enjoy Bridges of Light with family and friends.
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Severn Arts is seeking volunteer support for both nights of the festival. To find out more about the roles, visit our volunteering page.
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Thank you to our funders and supporters!Arts Council England, Worcester City Council, Worcestershire County Council, The Elmley Foundation, Bransford Trust, Emergency Exit Arts, Worcester BID, The Kiln, PB Signs.
Bridges of Light is presented by Severn Arts and is part of the Local Voices, Creative Choices, a partnership between: Severn Arts, Scala Arts Centre, Worcester Mela, University of Worcester, Heart of Worcestershire College, Worcester Community Trust, Worcester City Council, Public Health Worcestershire County Council.
Bridges of Light map and programme and maps for both the Iridescent Light trail and Harmonic Portal trail can be found here. Read more
A total of 60 cubes are displayed in the windows of 10 businesses across Worcester city centre. Read more
Catch Me Now is an interactive light installation that entices audiences into a joyful game of chase and catch. Read more
Cygnet Song transforms Worcester's main bridge across the Severn into a stunning light artwork exploring the themes of resilience, strength, wellbeing and personal growth. Read more
Make sure you look out for our Giant Arctic Fox Puppet at Bridges of Light Read more
Part amateur science, part lockdown art project, part love of slide projectors, part love of nature. Macroscopic finds beauty and wonder in the overlooked world around us. Read more
Digital graffiti uses a wireless spray can system that allows you to digitally paint your artwork onto the walls of the historical Guildhall. From doodles to masterpieces, what will you create? Read more
A striking installation which slowly revolves to capture the beauty and wonder of the night sky, bringing a glimmer of starlight right down to earth. Read more
Shadow Dance takes ‘dancing in the streets’ to a whole new level as audience members become performers with floodlights magnifying their multi-coloured silhouette to the size of a building. Read more
Bird Songs is an illuminated installation of holographic birds, created with diverse community groups and exploring our desire to build and cross bridges – physical and metaphorical. Read more
Harmonic Portal is a site-specific installation that offers calming meditations through a sensory blend of colour, sound, light and texture. The Portal enhances and amplifies surface detail to draw attention to the hidden worlds around us. Read more
Stitching Light আলো দিয়ে গাঁথা is a textile and light installation exploring Bangladeshi women’s migration to the UK. Read more
An immersive light installation where footprints, glowing fish, origami cranes, and a surreal infinity mirror form a participatory journey of hope, memory, and collective transformation. Read more
Find out all you need to know about Bridges of Light in our FAQs. Read more