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Aurora selects GNV Urban Art to produce second Luminora light festival; city expects sponsorships and grant funding
Summary
The council accepted staff’s recommendation to contract GNV Urban Art for the 2025 Luminora light-and-sound festival; staff said the festival budget is roughly $550,000 with $42,000 in sponsorships secured and a $200,000 state grant pending.
The City of Aurora moved June 3 to select GNV Urban Art as the primary consultant to produce the city’s second annual Luminora interactive light-and-sound festival, staff said. The item was set to go on the consent agenda.
Chris Arona, director of Community Services, described the vendor-selection process and the festival’s second-year plans. Arona said staff issued a single comprehensive RFP in March and received nine proposals; GNV Urban Art (represented by founder Irina Kaneshiva and a production partner) was chosen for its curatorial experience, festival production…
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