DATES
December 5 to 7, 2026
Timings TBA
VENUE
Solace River Studios
Portland, Oregon, USA
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ARTIST REGISTRATION
Registration for next year’s exhibition is currently closed and will reopen soon.
INFORMATION
The Lumen House Art Show 2026 returns to Solace River Studios in Portland, Oregon known for its bold creative culture and progressive approach to contemporary art. Each year, the exhibition transforms the industrial space into an immersive environment of light, movement, and sensory storytelling. Visitors can experience a curated selection of new media installations, kinetic sculptures, projection rooms, and interactive works created by both emerging and established artists from across the world. Next year’s curatorial theme, “Wavelengths of Memory,” explores how light, motion, and spatial distortion shape our emotional perception and recollection.
Beyond the main exhibition, Lumen House will once again feature a robust program of artist talks, guided walkthroughs, creative technology workshops, and evening performances that blend sound, projection, and experimental movement. Attendees and collectors will have the opportunity to meet participating artists, browse limited-edition works, and join special preview sessions offering insight into the creative process behind featured installations. With Portland’s innovative spirit as its backdrop, the 2026 Lumen House Art Show continues its mission of offering one of the Pacific Northwest’s most compelling platforms for contemporary visual expression.
Thank You for Attending Lumen House 2025
Relive this year’s exhibition through award highlights, featured works, and updates for the 2026 show.
2025
Award Winners
Celebrating the artists whose works demonstrated exceptional creativity, innovation, and contemporary excellence.
GRAND PRIZE: “Lumen Award”
A $10,000 cash prize plus acquisition by the show for the winner’s work.
Winner
Aiko Ren — “Celestial Pulse”
A landmark installation exploring emotional resonance through evolving chromatic waves. This work stood out for its technical precision, immersive depth, and powerful conceptual framing.
EMERGING ARTISTS PRIZE
$5,000 cash + a solo feature in next year’s online promo.
Winner
Jared Kline — “Echo Fragment”
A captivating mixed-media light sculpture that examines memory, distortion, and the fractured nature of modern identity. Selected for its strong voice and breakthrough artistic potential.
INSTALLATION INNOVATION PRIZE
$3,000 cash + a professional installation support package (technical + logistics) for the selected work.
Winner
Rhea Nakamura — “Cold Bloom”
A minimalist kinetic light structure that demonstrated exceptional innovation in spatial design, light behavior, and experiential flow. Awarded for pushing the boundaries of installation art.
PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD
$1,000 cash + a special exhibition badge for the visitor-voted favourite piece.
Winner
Mira Solano — “Night Geometry”
Voted by visitors as the crowd favorite, this geometric projection environment captivated audiences with its atmospheric precision and layered visual rhythm.
CURATOR'S COMMENDATION
Up to 3 commendations of $1,000 each to artists whose work demonstrates outstanding concept, execution or innovation.
Winners
Lina Perra — “Glass Static”
Tomas Vale — “Resonant Field”
Victor Hale — “Halo Memory”
Works That Shaped the Show
A collection of pieces celebrated for their originality, storytelling, and immersive use of light.
