From 2022 through 2026, a festive tradition came to life in Oakland, Pittsburgh, where Dippy the Dinosaur—located outside the Carnegie Museum of Natural History—was illuminated to commemorate the Glowland festival. To add to the merriment, Dippy was adorned with neon pink sunglasses and a gold chain featuring a heart pendant.
It has been an absolute honor to design and execute this custom lighting installation year after year. A massive thank you to everyone who helped make this project possible over its run. Special thanks to Shawn and Kelly at the Oakland Business Improvement District (OBID), and the dedicated museum team including Stuart McNiell, Erin Southerland, Bill Nichols, Tim, and the rest of the crew. We also want to recognize Jennifer Zaltman, Leah Friedman, Asa Sloss, and Aaron Hritz for their help in bringing this all together.
Here’s a video from the 2025-2026 version of the light installation.
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