Lightpool Open Call

We are interested in:
New works exploring light.
Projects which use technology in innovative ways to encourage play and exploration.
Sustainable light art which uses Green Energy solutions.

We are looking for artworks that are:
Suitable for outdoor light festivals.
Artistically challenging/interesting and of high quality.
Structurally resilient enough to withstand the winter weather.
Considered accessible for all.

We’re particularly interested to see applications that consider:
Environmental sustainability in their design and embody best practice in their delivery.
Design artworks for reuse – materials/equipment – building onto what happens at the end of the festival.
Encouraging novel and artistically ambitious ideas.

The expressions of interest will be reviewed by the Lightpool Programming Group and one of our partners from Light Up The North, and will be evaluated on the following criteria:

Artistic quality – the strength & quality of the idea and the creatives previous work.
Public experience – what will our visitors experience be
Project management – can the artwork be created within the time available. Is the work durable enough for the festival dates. What materials are you using when considering the environmental impact and outdoor display.
Environmental Sustainability – in the design and delivery. Does the artwork have a future life for touring to other events
Level of innovation and creativity in the concept and/or proposed method of public participation (if applicable)
Proposal impact and feasibility, based on cost effectiveness of proposed budget and production timeline.
Is the proposal a new light artwork