Enriching Community Through The Arts

Arts Danu provides a holistic approach to education, cultural exchange, community outreach and economic development through the lens of art.

A thriving arts community is the heartbeat of a city’s growth and vitality. Through accessible, high-quality programming, Arts Danu cultivates creativity, fosters education, and strengthens the regional economy—empowering artists, students, businesses, and residents across Southwest Mississippi and Southeast Louisiana.

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Allumer Natchez Returns! Autumn 2026

Allumer Natchez returns to downtown Natchez in Autumn 2026, brighter, bolder, and more immersive than ever. This free, light-based arts festival celebrates creativity at the intersection of science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM)—transforming streets, buildings, and public spaces into a living gallery of illumination and innovation.

Timed to coincide with America’s 250th and Mississippi’s 250th anniversaries, Allumer 310 honors more than three centuries of Natchez history, the oldest port on the Mississippi River, and its enduring spirit of culture and exchange. Artists from across the U.S. and around the world will create works inspired by Natchez’s architecture, landscape, and layered past—revealing how art and light connect us across time.

Visit allumernatchez.com for updates, calls for artists, and event details.

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Community Testimonials

  • "Allumer Natchez is an amazing event unlike any other in town. The creative mix of lights and architecture was a unique showcase of the arts in Natchez."

    Carter Burns, Executive Director
    HISTORIC NATCHEZ FOUNDATION

  • "Allumer Natchez is a wonderful event; I liked it so much I came back twice. It was enjoyed by all who attended. I hope to see Allumer grow and become an annual event in Natchez."

    Sue Stedman
    CRYE LEIKE STEDMAN ULMER REALTORS

  • "Allumer Natchez is a one of a kind experience! The incredible displays are unlike anything I've ever seen before - and just seeing the faces of the children bedazzled by light and art makes it truly memorable."

    Dan Gibson
    MAYOR OF NATCHEZ