Short Description
Hive Curates and Camden Council invites artists, designers and architects working with outdoor light installations to submit expressions of interest for Light Up Kilburn. Applicants are encouraged to respond
to the festival’s themes of biodiversity and women’s night-time safety, both with the aim of uniting communities. Submissions can be in the form of either existing artworks or new proposals. We particularly encourage artwork proposals that include elements of interaction with members of the local community, whether that be through workshops and skill-sharing activities, or co-creation and physical interaction with the artwork. There are a number of opportunities available for this open call.
Eligibility
We welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of other non-white ethnicities, those who identify as LGBTQ+, neurodiverse and disabled artists/people.
WHAT KIND OF ARTWORKS ARE WE LOOKING FOR:
- Outdoor light installations
- Pre-existing artwork that can be easily adapted or tailored to reflect Kilburn
- New ideas that can be produced within the allocated budget (this includes production, installation, and deinstallation)
- Ideas that consider community engagement through: public workshops, skill-sharing activities, co-creation and/or the opportunity for physical interactions with the artwork
- High-quality and artistically innovative artworks
WHAT SHOULD YOUR PROPOSAL CONSIDER?
- Power sources (battery-powered artworks are preferred)
- Address environmental sustainability and the use of green energy
- Consideration of accessibility in relation to audience
- Innovative use of technology that encourages interaction and engages a wide range of people from the local community
- Structurally suitable for outdoor winter weather
How to Apply
Online Application
Program Benefits & Awards
Artist Fee: £5,000 (plus VAT). The fee must include any production, hire fees, transport, install and de-install as well as any community engagement.
Entry Fee
None
Location
Camden, United Kingdom
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 30 September 2025
- Festival Dates: Friday 27th-28th February 2026
Website Link: https://www.hivecurates.com/news/tag/open+call
