2025 LUMI'S UTOPIA

Now in its 4th year, Lumi’s Utopia is an annual art initiative by LuminoCity Festival in collaboration with the Long Island Children’s Museum (LICM).This program transforms children’s hand-drawn 2D artworks into handcrafted 3D light sculptures, celebrating their imagination and creativity.

Inspired by this year’s theme, “Fantasy Winter Fairyland,” the winning artworks will illuminate the 2025 LuminoCity Festival—bringing young artists’ dreams to life in a dazzling, magical way.

At LuminoCity, we believe every child is a natural artist, and their drawings open a window into their thoughts, dreams, and emotions.

Relive the Magic of Lumi’s Utopia!

HOW TO APPLY

Children can participate either by attending the in-person workshops at Long Island Children’s Museum or by submitting their artwork through our online submission page.

ART FORMAT

Create your artwork using traditional drawing or painting methods inspired by this year's theme: Fantasy Winter Fairyland. Digital works, photographs, and videos won’t be accepted.

SUBMIT YOUR ARTWORK

ONLINE SUBMISSION

Submit your artwork today and make your creative mark at the 2025 LuminoCity Festival

Online Submission Schedule
April 7 - May 16

Fill Out the Application

  1. Scan your drawing and upload the jpg or png file through our Application Form. Name your file as the Talent’s Name.

  2. Fill out the rest of the required information on the Application Form and have a parent or guardian sign the Application Form.

Submit

Click the submit button of our online Application Form and we will receive your application immediately.

*Each participant is limited to submitting only one artwork. In the case of multiple submissions by the same participant, only the first artwork will be considered as their official application.

on-site workshop

Attend at Long Island Children’s Museum

In-Person WorkshopsAttend at Long Island Children’s Museum

On-Site Workshop Admission:
Monday, April 14 

Friday, April 18

Find out more at licm.org

Celebrating the Young Artists of Lumi’s Utopia 2025!

Winners of the Children’s Drawing Competition
Snow Bun in a Cup
by Arielle St.Louis, 12 year's old
A small light blue bunny who found their home in a snow cone cup and got mistaken for a snow cone and now is just chillen (literally and figuratively) waiting for someone to take them home.

JUDGES

Aimee Terzulli
Audrey O'malley
Margo Malter
Xiaoyi Chen

PRIZE

3d light installation

The winning drawing will be transformed into a stunning 3D installation and displayed at the 2025 LuminoCity Winter Festival.

LUMI'S FRIENDS ADMISSION

Unlimited free entry to LuminoCity Festival (2025-2027) at any location.

LUMI GOODIE BAG

 LuminoCity’s signature souvenir featuring our beloved mascot, Lumi.

LICM FAMILY PASS

A Family Four Pass to the Long Island Children's Museum