About This Opportunity

The City of Peoria is searching for visionary artists, designers, and creative teams to help light up Downtown Peoria at next spring’s _Light at Play_ event_._ This three-night celebration of illuminated and interactive public art takes place April 9–11, 2026.

The festival showcases large-scale projection, immersive media, and interactive installations. Artists are encouraged to explore how light, motion, and technology tell stories and inspire wonder after dark.

In Phase I of the Call for Artists, applicants only need to submit qualifications. Final artwork proposals are not required. Selected artists will advance to Phase II in December, where detailed site-specific concepts will be developed for the April 2026 event.

Project budgets range from $3,000 to $20,000, depending on complexity and scope. The City of Peoria and its production partners will provide standard event infrastructure and equipment to support installations.

_Light at Play_ will take place along 83rd Avenue between Washington and Monroe Streets in Downtown Peoria, activating key facades and open spaces with art that glows, moves, and invites community interaction.

**Event Dates: April 9–11, 2026**

What You'll Get

Rewards Details

Types: FUNDING, EXHIBITION

Budgets will generally range from $3,000–$20,000, with final amounts determined by artwork quality, site complexity, and the technological and logistical demands of the project. Budgets outside this range may be considered at the Project Committee’s discretion. While artists are required to submit a proposed project budget, final allocations will be determined by the City of Peoria and may differ from those proposed. Exhibition in City of Peoria, Arizona.

Eligibility

Geographic Requirements

Arizona, AZ, US; Kalifornien, CA, US; Colorado, CO, US; New Mexico, NM, US; Nevada, NV, US; Utah, UT, US

Other Requirements

Light at Play is an outdoor evening event in Downtown Peoria that transforms public spaces through illuminated and interactive art. Eligible projects must incorporate or be activated by light. Artists, designers, and multidisciplinary teams with experience in large-scale projection, immersive media, or illuminated installations are encouraged to apply. Examples Include (but are not limited to): * Digital animation * Motion graphics * Projection mapping * Interactive light art * AR experiences * LED sculpture * Neon sculpture * Kinetic light sculptures Eligible applicants include individual artists and collaborative teams residing in Arizona and the surrounding region (CA, CO, NM, NV, UT). Three-dimensional work will be considered only from Arizona-based artists at this time.

Light at Play

About This Opportunity

What You'll Get

Application Requirements

Eligibility

Geographic Requirements

Other Requirements

City of Peoria

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