Call for Artists: 2027 Western Lights Festival – Lighted Art and Temporary Outdoor Installations

The City of Reno’s Arts & Culture Department is accepting proposals from individual artists and artist teams for temporary public art installations that incorporate light, illumination, or lit‑up elements. Selected projects will be installed throughout downtown Reno during the 2027 Western Lights Festival (February 2027). The call provides a total budget of up to $35,000 to fund multiple projects, covering production costs, materials, and artist fees. Applications are submitted through the City’s Submittable portal. No application fee is required. Proposals should include concept sketches, a project budget, and a timeline. The deadline for submissions is Monday, 30 November 2026 at 23:00 PST. The festival is an annual event, making this a recurring call for the 2027 edition.

Funding up to $35,000 for temporary light‑based public art installations; production support and exhibition during the festival.

Open to individual artists and artist teams; no nationality restriction stated.