IGNITE Broward Returns February 13–22 With Countywide Light, Art, and Technology Festival
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IGNITE Broward returns to South Florida from February 13 through 22 with its most expansive edition to date, transforming public spaces across Broward County into a free, family-friendly showcase of light, sound, art, and technology.
AEONIUM by Daniel Popper
Now in its fifth year, the 10-day festival will feature more than 25 immersive installations created by local, national, and international artists. Events and exhibitions will take place at multiple locations, including MAD Arts
in Dania Beach, Reverend Samuel Delevoe Memorial Park in Fort Lauderdale, ArtsPark at Young Circle in Hollywood, and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
Oh Lord! by Guillaume Marmin
The festival includes large-scale projection mapping, interactive light sculptures, sound-based works, and performance-driven installations. Several returning and first-time artists will present new projects, including Daniel Popper, whose work Mycelia explores the relationship between humans and nature through illuminated sculpture, and Italian new-media collective Onda Studio, presenting an interactive installation that uses mobile technology to engage audiences in real time.
Geist by Loop
IGNITE Broward will also spotlight emerging local talent through the MAD Art and Tech Studio Program, with participating artists debuting new works developed during a six-month mentorship with international creatives. Additional highlights include inflatable light sculptures by Pneuhaus, experimental film presentations by Dostoopos, and installations by Ana MarÃa Caballero, Phil Evans, and other multidisciplinary artists.
Sugar Coated by Samantha Salzinger
A media preview will take place on Wednesday, February 11, at MAD Arts, followed by the official kickoff event on Friday, February 13, at the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center. The opening night will include a live performance by BREAKINMIA at Reverend Samuel Delevoe Memorial Park.
Ascendance by Studio McGuire
IGNITE Broward is presented by the Broward County Cultural Division and produced by MAD Arts, with support from Visit Lauderdale, the City of Hollywood, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, Broward County Parks and Recreation, and the City of Dania Beach. Full festival details, locations, and schedules are available at IGNITE Broward.