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If you would like to talk to us about collaborating or participating in Unite to Light the Night's exhibition and event in some way, please email events@unite-to-light.org.
If you would like to talk to us about collaborating or participating in Unite to Light the Night's exhibition and event in some way, please email events@unite-to-light.org.
Unite to Light the Night is a fundraiser and light art exhibition celebrating the power of light. This annual event merges art, community, and social impact into immersive experiences over two evenings. The event supports Unite to Light’s mission to bring light and power to the one billion people who live without light at night. This year’s event will be held on October 18 & 19, 2024. Read about the event here.
ABOUT THE EXHIBITION
Imagine an evening without light and energy. Now, imagine a lifetime.
Unite to Light the Night is an annual light art exhibition celebrating the power of light. The event supports Unite to Light’s mission to bring light and power to nearly a billion people who live without light at night. For last year’s exhibition, artists were asked to challenge and question our comfortable reliability on the access of light and share the stories of those who rely on solar energy.
Unite to Light the Night is an annual light art exhibition celebrating the power of light. The event supports Unite to Light’s mission to bring light and power to nearly a billion people who live without light at night. For last year’s exhibition, artists were asked to challenge and question our comfortable reliability on the access of light and share the stories of those who rely on solar energy.
Event Dates & Hours
Glow Gala: Friday, October 20, 6 - 10 pm
Bright Bash: Saturday, October 21, 6 pm - Midnight
Bright Bash: Saturday, October 21, 6 pm - Midnight
Venue
The light art exhibition will be hosted at The Community Arts Workshop at 631 Garden Street, Santa Barbara. The indoor and outdoor spaces and architecture are your canvas.
Artist Participation
We will be selecting a handful of artists to lead art tours during the Glow Gala and participate in an artist talk during the Bright Bash. All artists receive complimentary tickets to the Bright Bash.
Mediums
We are seeking artistic works where light is the medium or main focus. Mediums may include light installations, projection art, light mapping, 3D sculptures, interactive works, video, augmented reality, and other innovative light-themed works.
Submission Requirements and Criteria1. This call for art is open to individuals or groups. Groups must designate one person to be the main point of contact and use only one form per artwork. 2. All individuals must be 18 years or older to submit an entry. In preparation, collect the following material:
4. Art Grants of up to $1,000 are available. Individuals must complete a Submission Form before applying for an Art Grant. 5. Submissions will be reviewed by a jury. The jury will use the following criteria to judge and select items for the Light Art Exhibition:Entry's relevance to Unite to Light's Mission
Submission deadline: June 15, 2023 For questions about the status of your submission or with general questions about the exhibition please contact events@unite-to-light.org
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Important Dates
Deadline for Call for Artists and Art Grants Applications: Thursday, June 15
Selections Announced: Friday, July 14
Item/Material/Artwork drop-off at CAW: Wednesday, October 18, 6 - 8 pm
Installation Day 1 at CAW: Thursday, October 19, 8 am - 10 pm
Installation Day 2 at CAW: Friday, October 20, 8 am - 3 pm
Unite to Light the Night - Glow Gala: Friday, October 20, 6 - 10 pm (invite only)
Unite to Light the Night - Bright Bash: Saturday, October 21, 6 pm - Midnight (artists welcome)
De-installation Dates at CAW: Sunday, October 22 from 10 am - 6 pm