Call for applications: Spier Festival of Light Art

Each night the South African festival, which is held in the town of Stellenbosch near Cape Town, will light up with a journey of light and sound artworks across the wine estate. Participants will be given the opportunity to conceptualise and present light and sound work at the farm's natural setting and historical architecture dating back to 1767.

“These may tackle serious, social/environmental issues but regardless of their theme, they should be engaging to all age groups, and encouraged to keep the youth in mind,” the festival organisers said.

Preference will be given to installations that stimulate a sense of discovery and interactive play.

Category 1: 2 to 3 large scale installations.

Category 2: 8 to 15 artworks that will be installed along the festival route across Spier.

Proposals should be sent via email to [email protected]. The deadline for submissions is 25 September. Successful applicants will be notified on 15 October.

Requirements

• Works should use the mediums of light and/or sound.
• There is no theme but the installation should work within the setting of Spier Wine Farm and should be conceptually engaging.
• The works need to be weather-proof and easy to manage.
• They should require minimal maintenance and minimal supervision.
• The exhibition period is approximately eight weeks. The installation time will vary depending on nature of the project.
• Interactivity is encouraged but not essential.
• Technical advice is available.
• Direction signage to guide guests can also be presented as artwork.
• If vegetation is part of the concept being proposed, they must be treated with care. Hammering nails into trees or hanging heavy structures from branches are both not permitted.
• De-installation of artwork is the responsibility of the artist.
• The selected artworks will be funded by Spier.
• Cost and artist fee to be included in proposal.

For more information, email [email protected] or visit the Spier Festival of Light Art official website.