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IGNITE Broward 2024 Recognizing the need for a signature cultural event that would
bring people together following the pandemic, the Broward
IGNITE BROWARD, SOUTH FLORIDA’S MOST Cultural Division established a partnership with Mad Arts to
launch IGNITE Broward. Since 2022, the festival has grown
EXCITING FESTIVAL OF ART AND TECHNOLOGY,
from 10,000 visitors to over 30,000 in 2023.
RETURNS JANUARY 24 -28, 2024
Phillip Dunlap, director of the Broward Cultural Division said
Presented by Broward Cultural Division and Mad Arts, IGNITE he expects IGNITE’s audiences to grow even further this
2024 doubles in size with 27 Immersive Experiences in Fort January, noting the festival’s wide appeal. “The sensory-rich
Lauderdale and Dania Beach, with free admission for all. artworks on display show how groundbreaking technology
can be used to create extraordinary social experiences that
The third annual IGNITE festival runs from January 24 through
28, 2024 in Fort Lauderdale and Dania Beach, with an array evoke a sense of wonder in us all,” he said.
of immersive and interactive light and sound-based “With 19 artists and 27 exhibits, IGNITE Broward is doubling
experiences created by top national and international artists in size for 2024, and we are honored to bring some of the
and designers using the most innovative digital technologies. most cutting-edge technologies and innovative talent to the
Broward community,” said Marc Aptakin, CEO of Mad Arts.
Making this years’ public program even more dynamic and
engaging, IGNITE 2024 offers a rich series of events. “Our goal for the third installment of IGNITE Broward is to
Throughout the festival, Mad Arts will will be hosting hands-on create the most accessible, immersive experience for attendees
workshops, lectures and performances by Tine Bech Studio, of all ages.”
Richard Vergez, and Holly Danger. From poetry readings to This year’s festival boasts artists from the United States,
live performances that integrate traditional mural painting with France, Japan, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, and
digital projection art by Rosanna Kalis, these programs are Canada. Several of the artists will have their works remain on
thoughtfully curated for everyone to experience the power of view for one year at the new Mad Arts Museum set to open on
immersive art. January 30, 2024.

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