Community Lantern-Making

InLight traditionally begins with a Community Lantern Parade. The lanterns are created by children and adults alike at workshops, schools, and homes in the months leading up to the exhibition. This year InLight will not include a parade due to COVID-19, but 1708 Gallery is encouraging people to make their own lanterns at home so we can still “Light up Richmond” with an array of unique, artful lanterns handmade by members of our community.

With the help of volunteers, 1708 has assembled more than 1,700 lantern-making kits to share with community organizations so that children, families, adults, and seniors in the community who might not have access to art materials can create their very own lantern for InLight 2020. Whether you received a lantern-making kit or are using your own materials at home, please share a picture of your lantern on social media and tag us with #1708InLight. We'd love to see what you create!

Community Lantern Parade InLight 2011, photos by Terry Brown