Lumen is an aunual art festival that brings together art and tech through captivating interdisciplinary installations. Installations should feature the work of artists while also testing the limits or functions of technological platforms. Platforms can be high-tech, low-tech or somewhere in-between – the idea is that there is an artful and explorative exchange between technology and creativity. The goal of the festival is to celebrate the great community spaces, places, and parks that are available for use by the community and to animate public space through creative temporary installations.
Selection Criteria
Artists working in all mediums are encouraged to apply. Demonstrated experience working with the public will be considered an asset. A successful project will include:
Opportunities for the public to engage through hand-on, participatory, or creative exchanges with the art Strong connection to the project themes including the interplay between light, art, and technology Viable and realistic project proposal Innovative and creative use of the spaces available Demonstrated ability to deliver quality art/opportunities/programs on time and in accordance with project proposals Artistic merit of the proposed project
Fees and Budget
Up to ten (10) artists will be selected as part of this open call. Selected artists will receive a fee of $2,000 (inclusive of artist fees, supplies, etc) for their participation in the festival. Additional resources like volunteers, tech support, or event set-up can be requested. However, these resources are limited so please include details in your proposal.