Meow Wolf Grapevine: The Real Unreal

In the heart of Grapevine, Texas, a former Bed Bath & Beyond store is now the canvas for Meow Wolf Grapevine, an immersive art experience that transcends traditional boundaries. Central to this transformation is the stunning lighting design, the result of a collaboration between Vincent Lighting Systems (VLS) and Meow Wolf’s visionary artists.

Date Started
August 2022
Date Completed
July 2023
Location
Grapevine,
TX /
Meow Wolf Grapevine

Project Overview

Founded by a collective of artists, Meow Wolf is a groundbreaking arts and entertainment company known for creating interactive experiences that blend art, storytelling, and cutting-edge technology. With locations in Santa Fe, Denver, Las Vegas, and now Grapevine, each Meow Wolf installation transports visitors into surreal environments filled with hidden narratives that invite exploration and imagination. Their mission is to democratize access to art and foster community engagement by collaborating with local artists and supporting the creative economy. Grapevine’s installation features over 100 artists, VLS is proud to have contributed the technical expertise that helped create an immersive lighting experience far beyond traditional illumination.

Photos Courtesy of Chris Werner and Elliott Lopes Photography

Scope of Work

VLS served as the show lighting integrator, tasked with furnishing and installing all theatrical lighting elements for the eclectic space. This project was led by Bryan Mravec from VLS, who described the experience as “amazing and unforgettable.” The magic of Meow Wolf Grapevine lies not just in its artistic vision but in the collaborative efforts of the teams involved. Working closely with the creative team at Meow Wolf and lighting designer Chris Werner, VLS formed a show lighting team that operated like a cohesive family. The synergy created by their roundtable collaboration allowed the expertise of each member to shine through, resulting in a mesmerizing lighting design.

Goals and Challenges

  • Integrating lighting into an unconventional layout with an absence of right angles.
  • Transforming a mundane retail space into a mind-bending, out-of-this world experience
  • Working alongside a large team of creatives to create a cohesive installation

Gear List

  • LED Pixel Tape (more than a mile of it!)
  • ETC
  • Chauvet
  • S4
  • Elation
  • Color Kinetics
"The magic of Meow Wolf Grapevine lies not just in its artistic vision but in the collaborative efforts of the teams involved."

Team Members Involved

Ron Kline
Account Executive
Sam Costello
Project Manager
Jimmy Mish
Field Service Tech
Bryan Mravec
Field Project Coordinator
Elanor Eberhardt
Lead Installer
Tyler Ransdell
Project Installer

Project Recognition

Awards
  • Lumen West Award for Control Innovation by the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Los Angeles
  • Best Location-Based Experience in the World at the 2025IAAPA Brass Ring Awards

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