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$6.3M Raised | Our Goal $8M

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The Bay Lights is an iconic light sculpture designed by world-renowned artist Leo Villareal. This stunning fine arts experience will shine from dusk until 2:00 a.m. on the San Francisco Bay Bridge West Span from March 5, 2013 through March 2015.
More about the project.

THE ARTIST

World-renowned artist Leo Villareal is a pioneer in the use of LEDs (light-emitting diodes) and computer-driven imagery. He orchestrates complex, dazzling sculptures combining encoded programming and the most intangible of media: light.

Learn more about the artist.
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THE MIRACLE TO DATE:

$6.3M

raised to enable September 2012–February 2013 installation
THE MIRACLE THAT REMAINS:

$1.7M

needed by May 31st to fund all
 project costs on schedule!

We would not be here today without the help from our Patrons & Partners.

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GIFT OF LIGHT

Name a light, choose a gift—your support will illuminate the arts for years to come!

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$50

Gift of Light Digital

Celebrate your favorite person, group or cause by personalizing one or more lights in THE BAY LIGHTS that will shine for two years! You can choose and name a light, add a photo and message, then download an official “Light ID” certificate. (Tax deductible.)
$50 donation

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$100

Gift of Light Celebration

Choose and name a light in THE BAY LIGHTS, add a photo and message that will shine for two years! At this donation level, you’ll receive a gift envelope and elegant, laser-cut commemorative card in celebration of Leo Villareal’s light sculpture. ($90 is tax deductible.) $100 donation

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$295

Gift of Light Tote

At this donation level, you’ll name a light and also receive a chic extra-large black canvas tote with brushed silver nailheads and Swarovski crystals illuminating THE BAY LIGHTS logo. Internal iPad storage. Designed by Michelle Hatch NY, in collaboration with Cavalier by Jay Jeffers. ($145 is tax deductible.) $295 donation

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$300

Gift of Light Pendant

At this donation level, you’ll name a light and also receive a sophisticated, interactive electronic art piece featuring 69 white LEDs programmed by artist Leo Villareal. Created by the innovative minds at Illuminode, it’s designed to interact with other pendants and will react to fixed points using infrared technology.($175 is tax deductible.) $300

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$500

Gift of Light Sculpture

At this donation level, you’ll name a light and also receive a handcrafted aluminum Limited Edition Sculpture and stand, plus a gift envelope and elegant laser-cut card signed by artist Leo Villareal in commemoration of the light sculpture. Please allow 6–8 weeks delivery time. ($400 is tax deductible.) $500 donation

Name your Gift of Light now.

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