Hugh Conacher is a Canadian lighting and multimedia designer, photographer, and visual artist based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. His multidisciplinary practice is rooted in live performance and spans theatre, dance, opera, and new media installations. Conacher’s work often integrates lighting, projection, and photography, exploring the interplay between light, movement, and space.​

He has collaborated with a diverse range of artists and companies, including Gearshifting Performance Works, Moving Roots, and the Manitoba Arts Network. His recent projects include mentorship initiatives and exhibitions that highlight his contributions to the evolution of performance design in Canada.​

Conacher’s innovative approach has been recognized in various platforms, such as Creative Manitoba’s Professional Mentorship Program and the Northern Lights exhibition by the Manitoba Arts Network. His work continues to influence and inspire within the realms of lighting design and multimedia art.