Deadline for submissions Friday 25th October 2024
Applicants notified Friday 15th November
Longford Lights Festival Thursday Feb 20th – Sunday Feb 23rd
Installation of inside artwork Mon 3rd to Friday 7th Feb
Longford Lights is a light festival held at the end of February. In 2024 it attracted over 12000 people over 3 nights. The ethos is one of social engagement and participation, and we particularly welcome proposals with a participatory
or interactive element, though it is not essential.
While primarily a lantern festival, the Open Call is the opportunity to add exciting, surprising light-based work to enrich the experience. This can be indoor or outdoor installations or performance.
The main site, at the former Connolly Barracks is self-contained, with grass areas and a paved route. There is a series of indoor rooms in the building that we will be using and an indoor/outdoor space in the old Market House. For 2025 we are extending into the town from the barracks. Link to site images
We are looking for a variety of scales of work. To facilitate the site build we are requesting an early install in the first week of February for indoor work. We have a limited crew and will provide assistance but expect the artist to manage all technical aspects of the install.
Budget for existing work €500 – €1500
We may award up to 2 commissions for creation of new work to a maximum value of €2500
Please fill out the Google form to apply
Any queries contact longfordlights@gmail.com Please use the subject Longford Lights Open Call.
Funded by Longford County Council, The Arts Council and Creative Ireland
