Portland Winter Light Festival begins building its 2027 festival - Regional Arts and Culture Council
- Deadline
- 41 days left
- Entry fee
- Free
- Location
- Portland, OR
- Exhibition window
- Feb 5, 2027 → Feb 13, 2027
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About
Artists, performers, architects, designers, and community organizations are invited to submit proposals for light-based art installations, performances, projections, fire sculptures, and immersive experiences for the 2027 festival.
Overview
The Portland Winter Light Festival, produced by Nightlab, invites Portland's creative community to participate in the 2027 festival. Every February, artists, performers, architects, designers, students, venues, businesses, and community partners transform Portland into an outdoor gallery of light. Art installations, performances, projections, fire sculptures, and immersive experiences invite hundreds of thousands of people to see familiar places in new ways. Established artists and newcomers alike are welcome; previous festival experience is not required.
Participation Opportunities
Individual artists and performers can submit proposals using light in creative ways. Businesses, galleries, storefronts, cultural organizations, and other public-facing spaces are encouraged to participate by hosting artwork during the Festival.
Key Dates
- Applications reviewed on a rolling basis through August 28, 2026
- Early submissions allow more time to refine projects and collaborate with Festival staff
- Festival dates: February 5–13, 2027
Virtual Information Sessions
- Tuesday, July 7, noon–1 PM: For architects and design firms
- Wednesday, July 8, noon–1 PM: For venues and community partners
- Wednesday, July 8, 6–7 PM: For artists and performers
Contact & Learn More
For more information, apply, or register for a virtual information session, visit pdxwlf.com. Press contact: Therese Gietler, [email protected], 503-970-1245.
- Entry fee
- Free to enter
- Eligibility
- Open to artists, performers, architects, designers, students, venues, businesses, and community partners in Portland.
- Audience
- Open to established artists and newcomers; businesses, galleries, storefronts, cultural organizations, and public-facing spaces also encouraged to participate.
- Contact
- [email protected]
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