Organizer Information

i Light Singapore is organised by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) of Singapore, which is the national planning authority responsible for land-use planning, conservation, and creating vibrant public spaces in Singapore.
i Light Singapore is Asia’s leading sustainable light art festival, promoting light-based artworks that emphasise sustainability, public engagement, and innovation.

Title & Description

i Light Singapore 2026 — Open Call for Asian Artists
This is a commissioning call for artists, collectives, designers, and creatives based in Asia (by country of representation or legal residence) to propose light art installations for the 12th edition of the i Light Singapore festival. The 2026 festival theme is “Movement”, which invites work that embodies ideas of flow, transformation, journey, energy, and connectivity. Respondents are encouraged to interpret this theme in imaginative and non-literal ways, exploring how light can represent motion, change, and interconnectedness in physical space.

The selected proposals will be realised and exhibited in public outdoor locations in Singapore (Marina Bay and other precincts) during the festival.

Categories

  • Light Art / Light Installation
  • Public Art
  • Multimedia / Design (lighting design, industrial design, architectural design)
  • Interactive / Kinetic Art

Eligibility

  • Open to **artists or collectives whose country of representation or legal residence is in Asia.
  • Includes architects, designers (lighting, product, industrial), multimedia specialists, and other creatives.
  • No restriction mentioned on career stage (emerging or established) beyond being based in Asia.

Program Benefits & Awards

  • Budget for each selected project: Up to SGD 18,000. This covers artist/design fees, production costs, materials, cabling, programming, spare parts, weather-proofing, and installation.
  • Travel support: Airfare and accommodation for 1 person (maximum of 5 days) to Singapore for installation/festival opening.
  • Publicity: Selected artists will be featured in festival marketing (website, signage, PR) as part of a comprehensive campaign.
  • Contracting & production support: Artists will sign agreements with the Organising Committee; there may be refinement of designs for compliance with local regulations.
  • Sustainability requirement: The work should reflect sustainability (material choices, energy, design) and consider lifecycle/carbon footprint.

Application Fee

No Entry fee

Application Requirements

  1. Concept description (max ~350 words) explaining the artistic vision.
  2. Artwork proposal board (graphics, sketches, renderings, photos) in PDF, using a provided template.
  3. Proposed location for the installation (choose from the suggested locations or propose a new public location).
  4. Project timeline/deliverables.
  5. Detailed budget proposal (in SGD), using their budget table template.
  6. Technical drawings (PDF) — layout plan, elevation, mounting method, power requirements, materials schedule.
  7. Artist(s) profile: CV or portfolio for all participating artists.
  8. Supporting documents: operational plans, AV/lighting specs, shipping / crate info, weight, dimensions, etc. If you have a video, include a YouTube or Vimeo link.
  9. Sustainability considerations: how the design or production aligns with sustainability goals (e.g., avoid new plastics, energy-efficient lighting).

How to Apply

Online Application

Key Dates

  • Application Deadline: 11 December 2025

Location

Singapore

Additional Details

  • Footprint requirement: Proposed installations should have a minimum footprint of 4m × 4m.
  • Public safety & technical compliance: Designs must consider tropical weather (wind, rain), ensure safety, maintainability, and durability for up to ~4 weeks on site.
  • Artist obligations: Selected artists may be invited to the festival’s opening, media preview, or workshops, but attendance is “strongly encouraged” rather than mandatory.
  • Sustainability restrictions: New plastics are discouraged unless the piece has been shown before; work must consider environmental impact.
  • Tax / financial note: For overseas (non-Singapore) artists, withholding tax considerations apply per Singapore law, and artists should account for it in their budget.
  • Ownership: Artists retain ownership, but the festival has right to use images (photos/video) for marketing.
  • Maintenance & insurance: The festival covers public liability, transit insurance, basic maintenance during the festival.

Website Link: https://www.ilightsingapore.gov.sg/

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