GLOW Academy
where talent and expertise come together
GLOW is a pioneer in light art, and that is no coincidence. Light is deeply embedded in the city’s DNA. Behind every creation lies collaboration, which is exactly why the GLOW Academy was established: a place where emerging talent and experienced professionals inspire one another and drive innovation.
Students from institutions such as TU/e, Fontys, SintLucas and Design Academy Eindhoven collaborate with experts from the fields of art, technology and production on ideas and projects. During sessions of approximately three hours, they receive guidance and take part in masterclasses led by professionals, preparing them for the challenges of developing light art for a large public audience.
Talent Awards by Simac
All participating student teams are automatically entered into the Talent Award by Simac, an annual prize that puts emerging talent in the spotlight. Projects can be selected by either the jury or the public, with cash prizes and the opportunity to further develop the work for a future edition of GLOW.
GLOW Academy Schedule 2026
- Monday 2 March, 19:00 – 21:30
- Thursday 12 March, 19:00 – 21:30
- Monday 16 March, 19:00 – 21:30
- Monday 30 March, 19:00 – 21:30
Previous projects
Perception | Team IGNITE
Eindhoven, 2025
Phoenix | Fontys IDE Venlo
Eindhoven, 2025
Echoes of Tomorrow | Fontys ICT Delta
Eindhoven, 2025
Mappington | European Students
Eindhoven, 2025
Nebula | Students SintLucas
Eindhoven, 2025
Garden of Flowers | Fontys BeCreative
Eindhoven, 2025
Blobs - SintLucas
2024, 2024
Our Shadow | Students SintLucas
Eindhoven, 2025
Dragonfly- Fontys BeCreative
2024
Symphony of Life - Fontys ICT Delta
2024
Mappington - European Students
2024
Aurora - Fontys IDE en SintLucas Podiumtechniek
2024
Portals - SintLucas
2024
Skyway - Team IGNITE
2024, 2024
Futures of GLOW? - Fontys ICT
2023
Together - Fong Yee (SintLucas)
2023, 2023
Statiegeldvis - SintLucas
2023, 2023
GLOWBLE - Team IGNITE
2023, 2023
Eye of the Storm - Fontys Engineering
2023, 2023
The Trans Realities Manufacturing Company - Design Academy Eindhoven
2023
Unplugged - IGNITE
2022
Let’s BEAT Waste! - Fontys BeCreative
2022
Oog van Atlas
2021
Sketch Your Light
2021
GEM-Stage
2021
The Ballroom
2021
Cage of Thoughts
2021
Growth
2021
Wayfinding and Storytelling
2021
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