For the 10th anniversary of the Essen Light Festival from 02 October to 12 October 2025, we are once again looking for innovative light art. The Open Call starts on 15 January and ends on 28 February 2025. Both individual artists and artist collectives with mappings and projections can apply, mappings and projections, as well as light installations. Applications can relate to the speci ed spaces in the centre of Essen city centre or be non-location-specific.
We are particularly interested in applications that fulfil the following criteria in full or in part:
- Use of innovative, new technology
- Interactivity with visitors
- Integration into the cityscape or creation of a reference to the city of Essen or the surrounding area
- The installation can be viewed by many visitors at the same time.
- The installation serves as a photo motif and is "instagrammable"
- Sustainability
These requirements must be met:
- Clear connection and engagement with the topic of light
- Permanently suitable for outdoor use
- Stability even at high wind speeds
- Simple operation and support during the festival period
If you are interested, please send an e-mail with the completed application form to lightfestival@emg.essen.de until the 28th February 2025
- You can find more information about the Open Call, the application form and the timeline here: Artist Call (pdf, 9 MB)
- Application form (pdf, 332 kB)
