Light Installations form an integral part of the Vivid Sydney Light Walk along the Sydney Harbour Foreshore and beyond. A Light Installation can explore engaging ideas or concepts while demonstrating a unique experience of light, creativity, new technology and innovative thinking.  

Anyone can apply to deliver a Light Installation at Vivid Sydney! We have many diverse types of applicants including professional light artists, designers, creative industry practitioners, architects, engineers, businesses, and educational institutions.

If you have a creative idea which highlights light as the primary form of art, then we want to hear from you.

All Installations must be an exclusive to Vivid Sydney and not shown prior in Australia.

Applicants must be a registered business and hold an ABN (Australian Business Number), ACN (Australian Company Number) or international equivalent.

Applicants will need to demonstrate a cohesive plan for their Light Installation including considerations regarding engineering, rigging, power, construction, and weather proofing. 

Applicants must be able to demonstrate technical details including build materials and technology components. The application requires at least one (1) DRAFT technical drawing reflecting an estimated plan for the Light Installation. The Vivid Sydney Technical Team can work with you to offer advice on how to progress your work technically.   

Vivid Sydney welcomes applications which use interactivity / reactivity in new and exciting ways. Applicants are encouraged to explore sound, motion or data driven interactivity / reactivity as part of their submission. 

No, applicants who wish to include performance of any type may be better suited to participation in Cross Art Form Activations. 

Applicants should include the following costs in their application:

• Artist Fees
• Materials / Consumables
• Equipment Hire
• Build / Construction
• Labour
• Lighting elements
• Transport / Fuel
• Artist Accommodation / Transport / Per Diems / Other Expenses (Please note that Bump In normally commences 2 weeks prior to the event, please consider this in your budget) 
• Storage
• Public and Product Insurance ($20million)
• Professional Renders 
• Professional Animations 
• Contingency

No, Destination NSW will cover the costs associated with engineering and rigging for your Light Installation. Applicants will need to ensure that their application covers additional budget for design amendments and ground support should this be deemed necessary by engineers. 

Destination NSW requires that your light installation be complete and delivered to Sydney no later than two weeks prior to the Festival. You will need to ensure that you account for sea freight timelines in your project planning and ensure that delivery to Sydney by the last week of April is achievable. On average on water shipping times are Asia - 4 weeks, Europe/UK - 8 weeks and USA - 6 weeks. 

• Creative and artistic merit with bold and innovative design that addresses the 2023 creative direction
• Innovative and creative use of technology and location 
• Cost-effectiveness, and capacity to deliver within the proposed fee/cost and timeline  
• Demonstration of commitment to accessible and sustainable practice within the design, manufacture, delivery, and decommissioning phases of activation. 

To apply you will need to provide the following:

• Basic personal information, contact and contracting details
• Preliminary technical specifications on your proposed light sculpture/installation
• One or more photo-realistic render/s of the proposed light sculpture/installation
• A brief written description of the proposed light sculpture/installation
• A copy of your individual or company credentials and design/work portfolios
• A fully itemised project budget (inclusive of design, construction, installation, freight, dismantle etc).

Artists will be responsible for engaging Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council for any approvals required for any culturally significant works or works placed on culturally sensitive land prior to the commencement of work.

Projection Art is the 3D video mapping of light onto any surface, turning everyday objects into interactive displays of projection. Vivid Sydney encourages applicants to consider projecting onto underused buildings, sculptural objects, ground surfaces and tunnels along the famous Light Walk.  

Applicants with a background in animation, design and projection art are encouraged to apply to deliver Projection Art at Vivid Sydney. You may be an individual artist with a great idea or an established 3D mapping company.  

Applicants are encouraged to be as creative as possible in their proposal and submit a concept or idea together with a suggested site/building. A successful proposal can be assigned to any building (or alternative surface) if deemed curatorially appropriate by the Vivid Sydney team. 

The Lighting of the Sydney Opera House Sails is a co-curation between Vivid Sydney and the Sydney Opera House and is therefore not included in this creative call out. 

The Projection Art on the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) is a co-curation between Vivid Sydney and the MCA and is therefore not included in this creative call out. 

The Vivid Sydney building lighting program is a turnkey creative proposal delivered by a selected supplier. 

Vivid Sydney does welcome applications from building owners / property managers who are interested in self-funding / self-managing a lighting treatment on their building facade and will consider such proposals based on creative merit and connection to the Vivid Sydney event footprint. 

Applicants will need to demonstrate a cohesive plan for their Projection Art including considerations such as storyline and animatic style. 

Applicants must be able to demonstrate technical details including technology components. The application requires at least one (1) photo-realistic render of the projection.  

Applicants should include the following costs in their application:

• Artist Fees
• Materials / Consumables
• Labour
• Artist Accommodation / Transport / Per Diems
• Insurance
• Professional Renders 
• Professional Animations 
• Contingency

No, Destination NSW will cover the costs associated with technical requirements such as projectors, projector towers and projection labour hire. Applicants should consider a contingency budget to assist with any changes to their projection based on technology requirements. 

• Creative and artistic merit with bold and innovative design that addresses the 2023 creative direction
• Innovative and creative use of technology
• Cost-effectiveness, and capacity to deliver within the proposed fee/cost and timeline
• Demonstration of commitment to accessible and sustainable practice within the design, manufacture, delivery, and decommissioning phases of activation.

To apply you will need to provide the following:

• A design concept brief and three design samples
• Individual or company credentials and examples of previous designs
• A fully itemised project budget (inclusive of design, testing, renders, animations and with options to scale project up or down in minute increments). 
• Completed Expression of Interest (EOI) Application Form.