artists call: light trails

This is an open call for artists to propose works for major illuminated light trails across the UK and USA, including Christmas and Lightscape events at leading gardens, heritage sites, and cultural destinations. Don't miss this opportunity to present work across high-profile UK and US light trails, reaching large public audiences. Selected artists will be commissioned under Culture Creative’s trail programmes.

The trail is curated by Culture Creative and installed by the artists and the onsite production team. Some elements will be stand-alone, others will be developed as a collaboration between artists, drawn together independently and presented as a package, or suggested collaboration by the creative producers, i.e. you do not have to know about lighting, just know what you would want to achieve. This is a two-stage process.

1.) Firstly, we ask for an initial proposal that includes preliminary ideas, thinking, and a general cost estimate (a breakdown of this can be found on page 11). Please read the production requirements thoroughly before submitting a proposal.

2.) If selected to progress to the second stage, we will require a more detailed proposal, the full details of which will be shared directly.

We envisage that our key themes will provide the inspiration for much of the trail content. Trees in the venue’s collection will be lit alongside other built infrastructure. We believe the themes below leave scope for content that fits the uniqueness of the venues, gives an appropriate feel, and meets the event’s objectives. Key themes to consider in the look, feel and visual representation of work include:

High contrast colour in the landscape | Immersive | Fun | Interactive | Magical | High multiples/covering large spaces | Breath-taking | Contemplative |Symbolistic