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Photos: ALT Fest at Mesa Arts Center lit up the night

The celebration of art, light and technology thrilled visitors of all ages.
Image: Capturing the fun at ALT Fest.
Capturing the fun at ALT Fest. Paul Dietzenbach

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Mesa Arts Center hosted ALT Fest on March 21. The celebration of art, light and technology drew visitors to the campus to experience glass-blowing demonstrations, interactive art, DJs, coloring stations, vendors, the exhibitions inside the Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum and more.

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This sign welcomed visitors to ALT Fest.
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Work by Kimberly Trowbridge in "Beyond Description," a current exhibition at Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum.
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Folks of all ages took advantage of the blacklight coloring station.
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The glass-blowing demonstrations were a popular attraction.
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ALT Fest was a celebration of art, light and technology.
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Inside one of the buildings, mesmerizing images were projected on walls.
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We loved these unique diorama-style pieces.
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Attendees lined up to leave a message on the graffiti wall.
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Interactive art at ALT Fest.
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Fun with lanterns.
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Work by local artist John Randall Nelson at the Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum.
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A mural by El Mac looks over ALT Fest.
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