Join us for the closing reception of Lambent Terrains followed by a stand-up comedy show featuring Chicago’s best queer comedians.
The event will take place on May 22nd with doors opening at 7pm to get one last view at our show in the gallery before becoming enriched in joyous laughter at 8:30pm.
RSVP on the Lightwriters website and pay at the door! There is a $10 cover at the door via cash/venmo.
Doors are at 7pm. Show starts at 8:30pm. All are welcome! See you there!
I am happy to announce our first ever artist talk at @lightwritersneon ‘s gallery. This panel discussion will focus on our current show Lambent Terrains; where you will hear directly from the artists their takes on creating landscape with neon and their perspectives of the world.
Come join us Saturday, May 16th 1-2pm for our talk and Q&A session. Free to attend :)
Featured artists:
@patrickfina as moderator
@halla.hwa@unlocked.arts@__theoluna__
Lambent: glowing, gleaming, or flickering with soft radiance. Terrain: a stretch of land and the qualities beheld there. Lambent Terrains features work with a scenic approach to luminous neon art not unlike one would approach landscape painting. Each work in this show reflects upon the artists’ visions of the world told through scenes they created.
Each one of these works approaches a distinct world view and reminds us that the world we live in is bigger through the eyes of the individual. The perspective we carry and the lives we live are all uniquely our own even when there’s shared similarities, but despite our differences one thing remains the same; the planet we share. It is with understanding one another’s perspective that we are then able to broaden our understanding of our existence on earth through a deeper lens.
Lambent Terrains is a glowing reminder to see things beyond ourselves and see this big blue planet through the eyes of these distinct individuals.
On view until May 22, 2026. Gallery open hours Wednesdays 4 - 9 pm or by appointment.
Photos by @stucago
Happy to announce that the open call for (Im)perceptible the Remix is now open!! You can apply to our open call for FREE via the gallery tab on the @lightwritersneon ‘s website. Where you can also view (Im)perceptible: the Queer and Now in our archives!
(Im)perceptible was a show that featured works that revealed a strong sense of queer identity from queer artists. The goal for the remix is to feature new and former artists from within the queer community to showcase even more work that reflects upon queer identity. Whether it be reflective of one’s individual identity or the larger culture as a whole, if it’s queer, we want it. This show prioritizes neon, but is open to all mediums so long as they fit the theme of this show.
Please submit everything by May 15th, 2026 in order to be considered. Thank you!
A visual record of internal evolution, the polaroid diaries serves as an obscure diary and visual archive that depicts life of the 1997 baby living in a post 2020 world. This work utilizes an exploration of personal physical archives scattered across time which blend with the open digital world via QR codes. The work tells the story of the artist’s perspective of the world while allowing room for the viewers to develop the story in their own way.
Scans of the diaries are available for free interaction on my site tri-log.net :)
Our show Neon to Neighborhoods is currently up and we have work for sale!!
40% (at minimum) of all sales will go towards @eriehouse , a local non-profit that provides a variety of services to immigrants and low-income families.
If you would like to donate to a good cause and gain some cute art along the way please don’t hesitate to reach out!! My DMs are open and or you can email us at [email protected] !!
If you’d like to see the work in person our open hours are Wednesdays 4-9pm or you can book an appointment via email or DM!! The show runs until February 22, 2026!
Photos by @stucago
Lightwriters Neon is happy to announce that we are offering space rentals for any and all artists who need space to come document their work! You bring the art and camera, we provide the tools and the space!
Here’s what’s included in your space rental:
Half of our gallery.
-Finished white gallery walls.
-Tools and hardware to borrow during your rental.
-Assistance with installation via the gallery manager, Tri (if needed).
-2 projectors (note: they’re simple projectors but they get the job done).
-Multiple wall outlets.
-Extension cords (if needed).
-Additional lighting.
Note: Artists may bring their own equipment if they so choose.
Here’s what we don’t provide:
-Documentation or cameras. That must be provided by the artist.
-Pedestals (all of ours are currently being used).
-Monitors or tech beyond what’s previously listed.
How to book? Book online through our website (DM @tri.log for the link)! You must book at least one hour in advance, but if you need additional time while here we do provide on-site payment.
Rentals cost $30 an hour.
Schedule:
Rentals run from January 17, 2026 to February 21, 2026.
Weekdays: 2pm - 9pm
Weekends: 12pm - 7pm
Artists pictured above:
@pengjhao@fatartdump@syd_g_art
Tri
Photos by @mckenziefitzx
Hello! @pickiestvicky , myself, and @lightwritersneon are pleased to present Neon to Neighborhoods, an exhibition with the goal of selling artwork to raise money for the Erie Neighborhood House (@eriehouse ), a local organization that supports immigrants and low-income families through legal services, and mental health care among many other services. This show showcases a wide array of mediums from local and non-local artists, ranging from neon to ceramics that feature diverse imagery, all within affordable price points to maximize our fundraising impact. Please come support our efforts and build your art collection in the process!
Opening on January 16, 2026 with a reception 6-9pm! Running until February 22nd, 2026!
Featuring works from:
@rickev2020@neongateway_mpls@onehundredthousandbirds@z__o__e__l__l__e@patrickfina@spencer.gale.16
#neon #mutualaid #chicago #lightwritersneon
📢👀🗣️ OPEN CALL 📢👀🗣️
@pickiestvicky and I are happy to announce our open call for our upcoming Neon to Neighborhoods show at @lightwritersneon . This show is a mutual aid driven show with the purpose of raising funds for Erie Neighborhood House (@eriehouse )!!
We are looking for small works (no bigger than 3x3 feet) with a maximum price of $350. Open to all mediums and concepts!!
Please submit by January 1, 2026 so we can make our decisions!
The show will run from January 16th - February 22nd!!
(Link in Lightwriters bio)