about

lightnup inc.

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LightnUp Inc is a community, arts-based, not for profit organisation based in Lismore, in the heart of the Northern Rivers, New South Wales, Australia.

LightnUp Inc are the producers of the annual Lismore Lantern Parade and run year round programs and workshops throughout regional, rural and metropolitan Australia, including lantern making, shadow theatre, illuminated puppets, masks and costume making, and story development.

LightnUp Inc has a strong commitment to social inclusion and access to the arts. As an unfunded not for profit organisation they are proud to welcome people from all walks of life, cultural backgrounds, abilities and socio-economic groups offering them the opportunity to express themselves creatively and to work alongside experienced and high profile artists.

LightnUp Inc is widely recognised for their expertise in lantern making, spectacular event production and staging. They hire lanterns, produce specially commissioned work and develop lantern parades and events for communities across Australia. They also provide event theming for conferences and events - weddings, parties, funerals,  celebrations.

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the board

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chair

John Allan

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treasurer

Amber Gooley

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secretary

Barbara James

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members

Susanna Carpi

Emma Wallace

Shauna McIntyre

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public officer

Amber Gooley

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executive officer

Jyllie Jackson

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the team

ceo / creative director, artist
Jyllie Jackson

financial manager / administration
Chris Mortimer & Amber Gooley
 

lantern lighting, main image & workshop supervisor
Brett Haydon
 

workshop assistant
Greg Neal
 

workshop preparation coordinator
Kathy Culley

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market delight

Robyn Kelly & Jacob Stone

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parade manager

Virginia Waters
 

school workshop coordinator
Glenys Ritchie

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purchasing officer

Barbara James

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artists

Karen Schafer

Alan Lethbridge

Chan

Nixie Wilson

Vivian Johnstone

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