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GLEAM
Madison, WI · Arts & Culture
- When
- August 29 – October 24, 2026
- Where
- Olbrich Botanical Gardens · Madison · WI
- Cost
- Not confirmed
- Status
- Confirmed from the organizer's published schedule
An outdoor nighttime light-art exhibit at Olbrich Botanical Gardens featuring large-scale illuminated installations by local, regional, and international artists. The 2026 run, themed Big Bugs Big Questions, opens August 29 and continues Wednesday through Saturday evenings into late October.
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