We are the ones who stayed.

While profoundly powerful economic forces swept the nation and transformed once vibrant cities like Youngstown, Toledo, Pittsburgh and Binghamton into echos of what they once were, we built families, shared summers, put down roots, carried on.

This place was special—like so many others that had been taken for granted or left to wilt. But across the nation, a transformation is happening in towns like ours. Creativity, sweat, spirit, and a common dream are helping to rebuild America’s small towns.

At LUMA, we believe in the power of art to transform. To inspire, to free, to generate hope and change minds. We bring artists, students, technicians, curiosity seekers together to create boldly imaginative projects that come from the place you’d least expect.

We help create LUMA Projection Arts Festival every year by empowering local artists, connecting young creatives with world-class talent, and giving students the learning opportunity of a lifetime.

Join us, come see what we’re up to, or support LUMA today.