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THANK YOU!

Over the past decade, GLEAM has featured light-based artworks from around the world, supporting more than 80 artists. This year, the Gardens welcomed over 39,000 guests to share in a collective experience of exploration and wonder!

GLEAM serves as a major fundraiser, supporting the mission and daily operations of Madison’s free public garden.

Thank you to everyone who shared your talents and bright ideas to create an opportunity for our community to see the Gardens in a whole new light!

GLEAM, an annual outdoor art exhibit, features large scale light-based artwork created by local, regional, and international designers. Take an enchanting stroll through Olbrich’s 16-acre garden and tropical Bolz Conservatory after dark and see the Gardens in a whole new light!

2026 GLEAM Exhibit

Open Call for Light-Based Art

CLOSED - January 7, 2026

“Having never visited in the daytime, experiencing the gardens at night was so surreal and liminal in a very positive way. As a disabled person, the regular and frequent seating was HUGELY appreciated.”