IT'S TIME TO LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE!

Be part of Illumination 2022, our 8th annual exhibition of artist-made lights. First step: submit a proposal by August 3 to be considered.

Finished designs (from accepted proposals) are not due until November 19.

$1500 in Cash Prize Awards 
1st place: $750; 2nd Place: $500; 3rd Place: $250
KEY DATES

Proposal Entry Deadline
Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at 11:59 PM EDT/Midnight

Notification of Acceptance
Via email Monday, August 17, 2022 5 PM EDT
LED lights will be shipped at the time of notification,
as well as details for completed lantern shipment

Delivery of Completed Lantern 
Wednesday, November 16 - Saturday, November 19 by 5 PM
(work may be shipped or hand delivered)

Opening Party
Friday, December 2, 2022 - 6 PM

Public Exhibition
Saturday, December 3, 2022 - Sunday, January 15, 2023

Floating Lantern Ceremony 
Sunday, January 8, 2023

This project was supported by the NC Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural & Cultural Resources