LUMINARIUM
September 22-25, 2016
THE EVENT
As the summer inched towards the fall, Des Moines Performing Arts hosted the Architects of Air at Cowles Commons with an installation of their "Arboria" Luminarium. The inflatable walk-in sculpture from the United Kingdom was half the size of a football field and was a phenomenon of light, color and sound. Evoking a sense of wonder for people of all ages, the Luminarium offered a dazzling maze of winding paths and cavernous domes where visitors were invited to wander, lie down, or sit and enjoy the ambience.
MY ROLE
As Project Coordinator for The Luminarium, I worked on behalf of Des Moines Performing arts to recruit and coordinate over 50 volunteers for the 7 day experience. Offered the position at the beginning of September, I worked diligently within a short time span to recruit, train and schedule the vast number of volunteers needed to safely tend to this massive sculptural experience. I also designed t-shirts, informational content, directional signage and volunteer thank you cards to help achieve a successful event.
Photos by Dan Welk