Deck Out a Lamppost
CALLING ALL ARTISTS + DESIGNERS
Spin us a yarn and deck out a lamppost!
Test your imagination and street art installation skills for a chance to win cash prizes!
Deadline: Apply by August 31, 2024
Create engaging, whimsical and vibrant imaginary characters in the theme of Hearts a Melting along 118th Avenue to delight festival visitors young and old.
Challenge Details:
Creative teams will be selected by our jury to bring their fantastical visions to 118 Avenue by designing, creating and installing their art on up to six (6) pre-assigned lampposts on the Kaleido festival site.
Each team will be given 24 hours to ‘Deck Out a Lamppost’ for the enjoyment of over 50,000 eager festival-goers.
The lamppost installations will begin on Saturday, September 14 at 11:00 am and must be completed within 24 hours by Sunday, September 15 at 11:00 am for the judging panel.
Creative teams will be made up of up to 3 artists/designers/builders
Each team must submit a simple, clear proposal & project description with rough sketches
Some components may be created in advance (for example – knitted or woven elements can be made in advance but must be assembled on-site). All other parts that can be created and completed during the 24 hours (embellishments, etc.) must be done on-site.
Installations should be constructed from materials that do not pose any danger to artists or audiences. (Example- heavy objects that could fall from the top of the installation)
Artists must commit to spending a minimum of 2 hours working on the piece on-site. (weather permitting) WE WANT FESTIVAL-GOERS TO SEE YOU AT WORK!
If a lamppost site is damaged, the artist team will be billed.
Installations must be dismantled by the artist(s) on the evening of September 15 after the festival closes at 6pm.
Judges will select the prize winners on Sunday, September 15 and the judges’ decisions will be final.
Honorarium: $300 for first place, $200 for second and $100 for people’s choice.
