Arched galleries inside the historic Coliseum of Art in Seattle

Coliseum of Art presents

Let There Be Light!

25 artists light up the Coliseum · Nov 27 – Feb 27

Light, illuminated sculpture, projection, and interactive art inside Seattle’s historic Coliseum.

We’re bringing together artists who can turn this remarkable building into a place to explore through the evening. The exhibition opens November 27 at Fifth and Pike.

Plan your visit Explore the Coliseum

Opens Friday, November 27. Open daily, 2–8 PM. Free. Formerly Winter Lights.

The hidden theater: Andrew Conru inside the Coliseum, with its 1916 colors still hidden on the walls.

The Coliseum's white terra-cotta front and entrance on a spring day, downtown Seattle

Plan your visit

Free, downtown, all winter.

When: November 27, 2026 to February 27, 2027; Open daily, 2–8 PM. Holiday closures to be confirmed.
Where: The Coliseum, 500 Pike Street, at Fifth Avenue, downtown Seattle; Directions (opens Google Maps)
Admission: Free. Warm up with free hot cocoa or spiced tea.
Groups and tours: Coliseum tours return with the show.; About the tours
Questions: Access, a group visit, hosting an event, anything else.; Write to us

A new season at the Coliseum

The Coliseum of Art is a program of the Conru Art Foundation at Pike Street and 5th Avenue in downtown Seattle. Let There Be Light! will bring contemporary work into the halls, rooms, and windows of the 1916 building.

The exhibition runs from November 27, 2026 through February 27, 2027, open daily, 2–8 PM. The artist lineup will be announced here.

For artists

Already applied?

Applications are closed. Artists who sent a proposal can read the call and sign in to review their submission.

Artist sign-in Read the artist call

Questions? Contact Justine at justine@conruartfoundation.org