Presented by Broward Cultural Division and Mad Arts, IGNITE doubles in size with 27 Immersive Experiences in Fort Lauderdale and Dania Beach, with free admission for all.

Kick off the new year with the return of IGNITE Broward, South Florida’s most exciting, family-friendly festival of interactive art and technology, presented by Broward County Cultural Division and Mad Arts.

The third annual IGNITE festival runs from January 24 through 28, 2024 in Fort Lauderdale and Dania Beach, with an array of immersive and interactive light and sound-based experiences created by top national and international artists and designers using the most innovative digital technologies. Attendance is free and accessible for all ages.

At the festival kickoff on Wednesday, January 24, at 7PM in the atrium of the Museum of Discovery & Science, guests will dance to a live audiovisual show featuring projection art by Holly Danger and electronic music by Tapered Shapes. Throughout the festival, Mad Arts will host hands-on workshops, lectures and performances by Tine Bech Studio, Richard Vergez, and Holly Danger. From poetry readings to live performances that integrate traditional mural painting with digital projection art by Rosanna Kalis, these programs are thoughtfully curated for everyone to experience the power of immersive art.

Recognizing the need for a signature cultural event that would bring people together following the pandemic, the Broward Cultural Division established a partnership with Mad Arts to launch IGNITE Broward. Since 2022, the festival has grown from 10,000 visitors to over 30,000 in 2023.

Phillip Dunlap, director of the Broward Cultural Division said he expects IGNITE’s audiences to grow even further this January, noting the festival’s wide appeal. “The sensory-rich artworks on display show how groundbreaking technology can be used to create extraordinary social experiences that evoke a sense of wonder in us all,” he said.

“With 19 artists and 27 exhibits, IGNITE Broward is doubling in size for 2024, and we are honored to bring some of the most cutting-edge technologies and innovative talent to the Broward community,” said Marc Aptakin, CEO of Mad Arts. “Our goal for the third installment of IGNITE Broward is to create the most accessible, immersive experience for attendees of all ages.”

This year’s festival boasts artists from the United States, France, Japan, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Sweden, and Canada. Several of the artists will have their works remain on view for one year at the new Mad Arts Museum set to open on January 30, 2024.

IGNITE Broward

January 24-28, 2024

Schedule and Locations

Daily 10 AM – 8 PM: 22 exhibits will take over the gallery and exterior spaces at Mad Arts in Dania Beach (481 S. Federal Highway), with extended viewing until 11 PM on Friday and Saturday. Artworks by Shuster + Moseley, LP Rondeau, Adrien M & Claire B, Studio McGuire, OLO Creative Farm, Makoto Tojiki, JS Baillat, Ottomata, Diagraf, Thomas Garnier, Jaime Reyes + ReThread, Holly Danger, Richard Vergez, Akiko Yamashita, Josh Miller & Angela Fraleigh, Rosanna Kalis, MadLabs, and Tine Bech Studio will be on display. Reserve free Dania tickets here.  

Nightly 6 – 10 PM: Downtown Fort Lauderdale will feature five spectacular outdoor, digital, light-based art sculptures and 3D projection mapping installations in Esplanade Park (400 SW 2 St.) and on the exterior of the Museum of Discovery & Science (401 SW 2 St.) with extended viewing until 11 PM on Friday and Saturday. Artworks by MadLabs, Ottomata, Anaisa Franco Studio, Tine Bech Studio, and Scot Distefano / Verve Multi will be on display. Reserve free Fort Lauderdale tickets here.