Call for contributions - Shanghai International Light Festival

June 13, 2024

Shanghai is set to dazzle as its first-ever International Light Festival "Travel in Light - Exploring the Realm of Time and Space, Blooming the Beauty of Light and Shadow" will open in September. The festival will bring a month-long celebration of urban light and cultural art to the city from Sept 19 to Oct 18, 2024.

In relation to this, the organizers of the event—Shanghai Landscaping & City Appearance Administrative Bureau, Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism, Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce, and Shanghai Media Group—are announcing a Call for Contributions for the following topics:

  • Architectural Projection Show
  • Light Art Installation Exhibition

Call For Contributions 1: Architectural Projection Show

TOPIC: Light Symbiosis

The main facade and east-west corridor daytime view of the main venue Shanghai Exhibition Center; [photo received from Shanghai International Light Festival Organizing Committee for publication]

Through "Light Symbiosis," we hope participants will deeply reflect on the relationships between humans and nature, technology and art during the creative process, and create works of light and shadow that are both visually stunning and profound in meaning, showcasing a future human landscape of symbiosis.

DETAILED SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND MORE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND HERE.

Deadline: The submission deadline is July 10, 2024 at 23:00 Beijing time. Afterwards, the selection committee will review all proposals and select the final selected light works.
Awards: This International light Art Competition has one First Prize, two Second Prizes, three Third Prizes, and six Excellence Awards. The first prize is RMB 120000, the second prize is RMB 60000, the third prize is RMB 30000, and the excellence awards is RMB 5000 (pre-tax). The award ceremony will be held at the closing ceremony of the Shanghai International Light Festival.
TOPIC: Light Cone - Space time - future

Night Scenery on Both Banks of the Huangpu River; [photo received from Shanghai International Light Festival Organizing Committee for publication]

"Time and Space Future - Time in Light and Shadow" showcases the interweaving of the past, present, and future, simulating the passage and changes of time, and presenting the collision of historical memory and future vision. It explores the infinite extension of space, the fusion of physical and virtual spaces, and the breaking of boundaries between reality and fantasy. The infinite possibilities of the future inspire exploration and imagination of the unknown world, creating surreal scenes and experiences that provoke thought and longing for future life.

DETAILED SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND MORE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND HERE.

Deadline: The submission deadline is July 10, 2024 at 23:00 Beijing time. Afterwards, the selection committee will review all proposals and select the final selected light works.
 
Learn more about this festival here.