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2026 Western Lights Festival Call for Artists
Website Western Lights Illuminated Art Festival
Western Lights is accepting proposals from artists/artist teams for temporary public art installations throughout downtown Reno for our second annual festival. Western Lights Illuminated Art Festival is a free open-air festival with the nighttime backdrop of downtown Reno. This event requires light, illumination, fire, and/or lit up elements to be a major component of the proposed artwork. We are looking for all types of lighted art, including light shows, projection mapping, interactive pieces, sculptures, or other installation types.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Projects must incorporate lighted elements and/or illumination. The selection committee is looking for proposals of temporary public art installation including sculptures or 3D works (works can be either stationed on the ground and/or suspended) or digital projections/projection mapping to install at multiple locations. The use of bright colors and bright lights that stand out in the urban environment is required. We are looking for all types of lighted art, including light shows, projection mapping, light shows, or other installation types. The proposed artwork must be durable enough to sustain high winds and winter conditions. Artists are responsible for transportation, installation, and deinstallation of the artwork. There will likely be assistance available to help with installation but if the work requires special equipment to install and deinstall, that will be the responsibility of the artist. Security for the artwork will be provided.
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