GLEAM, an annual outdoor art exhibit, features large scale light installations 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!

2025 GLEAM Exhibit

Request for Proposals

Olbrich Botanical Gardens invites proposals for temporary, light-based installations for GLEAM! In celebration of the 10th anniversary, the 2025 GLEAM exhibit will center on the concept of reflection.

The Details

“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.”

Parking

Limited parking available in the lot adjacent to the Bolz Conservatory. Check out the alternative parking map for additional options.

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Explore
the Art

Get a glimpse of this year’s exhibition
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Star-Stuff

Cricket Redman & Miranda Smith

See Star-Stuff Installation

Glimmer Pop #3

Mark Penisten & Traditions Lighting

See Glimmer Pop #3 Installation

Wonderfalls

Wayfinding by Traditions Lighting

See Wonderfalls Installation

The DOOR(S)

A B!G ART Work by Paul Magnuson

See The DOOR(S) Installation

Sky-Line

Wayfinding by Mark Penisten

See Sky-Line Installation

Electric Dandelions

Life Capture Collective, a PLANit Philo production

See Electric Dandelions Installation

Curtain Call

Wayfinding by Traditions Lighting

See Curtain Call Installation

Plan Your Visit

Everything you need to know to make the most of your GLEAM experience!

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