It’s not too often that a city gathers to explore a centuries-old cemetery together after dark, but that’s the magic of “Illumine.” The annual art exhibition and light installation experience at Oakland Cemetery is one of the rare opportunities the historic site offers for night visits.
“Illumine 2025,” taking place April 17-20 and 24-27, is a collaboration between Oakland Cemetery and the local gallery Cat Eye Creative. The experience will feature sculptures, animations and installations from Atlanta artists, along with live entertainment, multiple bars and a cemetery pop-up shop.
Cat Eye Creative founder Adam Crawford and Oakland Cemetery Director of Adult Programs and Volunteers and Director of Illumine Sandy White joined “City Lights” producer Summer Evans to discuss this year’s event.
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