The Amsterdam Light Festival is hosting an open call for light-based artworks to be displayed during the festivals 13th edition.

Alongside the yearly festival, the foundation actively aims to spread the light, through permanent light installations, international support, and ongoing advice.

The theme of the 13th edition is rituals. Amsterdam Light Festival invites artists to represent and reflect on rituals that are meaningful to the diverse community of Amsterdam. Entrants can find more information about the theme and project requirements in the artists briefing.

During the Open Call, the festival invites creatives to submit a concept for a light artwork. Both professional artists and upcoming talent can submit their ideas. After a careful selection procedure, the artworks will be co-created with the festival, meaning that you will be guided and supported financially by the festival.

The festival committee will select projects based on several criteria, namely the use of light, fit to the theme and adherence to the briefing amongst others.

Anyone may submit projects for the open call. There is no submission fee as to to ensure a fair submission process for all artists. Creatives from all over the world are encouraged to submit to the Amsterdam Light Festival open call.