SHOW US YOUR

LIGHT THAT SHINES FROM WITHIN!

Be part of Illumination 2023, our 9th annual exhibition of artist-made lights. First step: submit a proposal by Wednesday,August 2 to be considered.

Selected proposals notified on Wednesday August 16

Finished designs (from accepted proposals) are not due until November 15.

$1500 in Cash Prize Awards

1st place: $750; 2nd Place: $500; 3rd Place: $250

KEY DATES

Proposal Entry Deadline

Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at 11:59 PM EDT/Midnight

Notification of Acceptance

Via email Wednesday, August 16, 2023 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 15 - Saturday, November 18 by 5 PM

(work may be shipped or hand delivered)

Opening Party

Friday, December 1, 2023 - 6-9 PM

Public Exhibition

Saturday, December 2, 2023 - Sunday, January 14, 2024

Floating Lantern Ceremony

Sunday, January 7, 2024

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