When + where is InLight?
Friday, October 17 and Saturday, October 18 at Abner Clay Park from 7-11pm both nights.
Abner Clay’s address is 200 W Clay St, Richmond, VA.
How much does it cost to attend?
Nothing! InLight is FREE and open to the public!
Will there be food and beverages? What about restrooms?
Yes, yes, and yes. We will have local food trucks including Mobile Yum Yum, Sweet Tooth, Daily Coffee and Philly Vegan, along with wine, cider and beer. (Stay tuned for an announcement about our InLight collaboration with Secret Supper Society!)
Restrooms (port-a-johns) will be located in the parking lot of Richmond Alternative School.
Are InLight’s performances seated?
The performances will all take place under the big tent. We encourage you to bring either lawn chairs or blankets to set up camp for the evening! We will also have a selection of folding chairs available by request.
Please visit 1708inlight.org for the full schedule of performances.
This sounds amazing. How can I help?
Head to the buttons below to sign up for a volunteer shift or make a contribution to keep InLight free!
Parking and transportation info for InLight:
Free street parking on Marshall Street and throughout Jackson Ward and the Downtown Arts District.
Free and public transit: the GRTC Pulse stops at 14 activity centers along its route with 8 stops throughout downtown. The Pulse runs every 10-15 minutes during evenings and on weekends. It runs every 30 minutes from 11:30pm-1am. The closest Pulse stop to Abner Clay is the Arts District stop. It is a 6 minute walk to the park.
We also encourage folks to take the ride share of their choice. There are paid parking lots at: Parking.com
InLight Shuttle:
1708 will be running a shuttle from 6:30-10:30pm both nights that will pick folks up (14 seating capacity) from the two lots below - look for the InLight Shuttle signs! The shuttle will drop folks off at Abner Clay Park.
Carver Elementary Parking Lot @ 1110 W Leigh St.
5th and Marshall Parking Deck (near the Convention Center) @ 500 E Marshall St.
*There are additional parking decks in and around the convention center and 5th street. This is the shuttle stop.
What else?
Abner Clay’s grassy terrain slightly varies in surface/elevation and will be dark, but we will have ample lighting and signage. Plus George’s sculptures will also provide a brilliant source of light!
Stay tuned through Instagram for any programming updates and InLight announcements!
InLight 2025 Community Partners
Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia
Ebenezer Baptist Church
Future Foods: A Collaboration with Secret Supper Society
InLight Lantern Making
Visual Arts Center of Richmond
A special thanks to our InLight sponsors:
Capital One, E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation, Richard and Caroline T. Gwathmey Memorial Trust, Peachtree House Foundation, Caroline Wright Art Advisory, CommonWealth Public Art Fund, Oliver Properties, NewMarket Corporation, Moran Reeves and Conn, TV Jerry, VCUarts, VMFA, Crossroads Art Center, Sandbox, and numerous individuals.
Still confused? Email info@1708gallery.org with any other questions!