Danielle
Danielle (DJ) James
Durham, NC
Joined Apr 15th 2022
Last seen 2025-10-28 9:57 AM
Let’s Help Ignite Shine Again
The Neon Makers Guild is deeply saddened to hear about the fire on October 18th that destroyed so many incredible pieces at Ignite Sign Art Museum. For those of us in the neon community, this loss hits hard — these signs weren’t just glass and gas; they were stories, craftsmanship, and the glowing heart of our shared passion.
Ignite has been a beacon for artists, sign makers, and light lovers everywhere — keeping neon’s history alive and inspiring new makers every day. Now, they need us to return that light.Please consider donating to support their cleanup and recovery efforts. Every bit helps rebuild the glow that connects us all.
Scan the QR code or click the link below.
“Ever since we crawled out of that primordial slime, that's been our unifying cry: ‘More light.’ Sunlight. Torchlight. Candlelight. Neon. Incandescent... Light is more than watts and footcandles.Light is metaphor... Light is knowledge. Light is life. Light is light.”
Let’s come together as a community of makers, artists, and light lovers — and help Ignite Sign Art Museum bring the glow back to Tucson and beyond.

We are very excited to announce that we will be sponsoring a regional neon meetup at @uptownneonrva in Richmond,Virginia.
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SEPTEMBER 16th. 9am-6pm
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Virgina seemed to be a nice central location for the east coast folks to get together, and Uptown is a SUPER cool shop. No brainer right? 
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Started by the late Douglas Solyan in the early 80's this welcoming neon shop is responsible for many iconic Richmond area signs. He gladly shared his love of neon with all interested customers who visited and mentored several people around the world in the ways of bending glass tubing.
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Sadly Doug passed away in 2022 but his legacy lives on.

@kottwitz.studio his last apprentice and new owner of Uptown Neon kindly opens up her studio for us to visit, hang out, and have some fun in her fires.

Open to members and non members alike!
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Won’t you join us?