- Deadline
- 42 days left
- Entry fee
- Free
- Award
- $6,000
- Location
- Napa, California
- Exhibition window
- Jan 16, 2027 → Feb 14, 2027
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Submit up to 20 images, videos, and audio files to propose a light-based installation artwork for selection to receive a stipend of $2,000–$10,000.
Overview
The Napa Lighted Art Festival seeks light-based art installations from artists and artist groups worldwide. Both new works and existing pieces meeting the festival themes are welcome. Light itself must be essential to the concept, not just illumination.
Festival Dates & Hours
- January 16–February 14, 2027
- Sunday–Thursday: 6:00–9:00 p.m.
- Friday–Saturday: 6:00–10:00 p.m.
Eligibility
Open internationally to artists and artist groups from all disciplines.
Media & Submission Requirements
Submit between 1 and 20 total assets: up to 20 images, up to 6 audio files, and up to 6 videos.
Acceptable Artwork Types
Light sculptures, light art, video art, 3D video mapping projections, LED, fiber optics, custom gobo designs, interactive works, lasers, and other innovative light technologies.
Selection & Awards
Approximately 10 installations will be selected to receive a stipend between $2,000–$10,000.
Key Dates
- Submission deadline: September 1, 2026
- Early submissions encouraged; selection is ongoing
Important Terms
Artists retain copyright and ownership. The festival may reproduce selected artists' work images for publicity and marketing. The festival reserves the right to use selected artwork (digital only) for future festivals. Artists must clear any rights and permissions for included work by others (such as music). Submissions must be fully ADA compliant and consider audiences of all ages and abilities.
- Award
- Stipend between $2,000-$10,000
- Entry fee
- Free to enter
- Entries per artist
- Up to 1
- Theme
- Light-based installations celebrating innovative and contemporary uses of light as an art medium. Light itself must be essential to the artwork concept, not merely illuminating it. Works may include light sculptures, video art, 3D video mapping, LED, fiber optics, interactive works, lasers, and other light technologies.
- Eligibility
- Open internationally to artists and artist groups from all disciplines.
- Audience
- Open to all ages and abilities
- Contact
- [email protected]
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