IllumiNITE Design Competition

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This competition will challenge teams to design a structure, sculpture or art piece that incorporates the element of light to animate the Alley of Light. If you are up to the challenge, a brief description of no more than 150 words and a sketch of the light design are required by Friday, January 13, 2012 to the email:
[email protected].
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illumiNITE Design Competition and the Alley of Light
The Alley of Light is a hidden public space within the downtown core. With illumiNITE, the Alley of Light pocket park located directly North of Sobeys on Jasper Avenue (off 104th Street) will be transformed into an enlightened gallery space. This competition will challenge participating teams to design a structure, sculpture or art piece that incorporates the element of light. Eligible entries will be displayed on Saturday, February 25, 2012, creating a vibrant and animated gallery after sunset. With this competition, the light sculptures will bring life, vibrancy and warmth to an otherwise dark and lonely public park. Competition judging will occur during the evening gallery with the winners announced at the after-party. Gallery take down will occur Sunday, February 26.
If you are up to the challenge, a brief description of no more than 150 words and a sketch of the light design are required for entry! Entry submissions are due Friday, January 13, 2012 to the email:
[email protected]. More information about the illumiNITE event can be found on the Edmonton on the Edge website at
www.eote.ca. Eligible sculptures will be notified by Friday, January 20, 2012.
Guiding Principles for Eligibility:
• Teams of up to 5 members.
• Light sculptures or light structures must be an original design.
• All components of the design, including the lighting element, must be able to withstand cold temperatures for the duration of the setup, evening gallery and judging.
• Teams must be able to transport their light structure to the gallery site on the date of the event, and should be able to set up with minimal assistance.
• Power will be provided up to 120V, and can accommodate approximately 10 light fixtures on the sculpture. However, INNOVATE! There are various light emitting elements at your disposal.
• Materials are the choice of participants, though all are strongly encouraged to recycle, reuse and/or demonstrate principles of sustainability.
• The competition will accommodate up to 15 sculptures – designers/applicants will be notified of the success of their submissions.
• No open flames will be permitted.
• Teams will also be responsible for set up and take down, with minimal assistance and within a time frame of 2 hrs. Security will be provided for the Saturday overnight.
Prizes: Prizes will be awarded to the top judged light sculptures and structures.
Judging: A panel of guest judges will be visiting Saturday evening to view and judge the competition pieces.
Good luck! We look forward to your enlightening ingenuity in lighting up the Alley!