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RE.LIGHT light art festival in Regensburg – Open call for artists launched

Joachim Rodriguez y Romero
Joachim Rodriguez y Romero

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The cultural affairs department of the city of Regensburg is launching a competition for several art projects for the first RE.LIGHT Festival 2024.

From March 14th to March 24th, 2024, Regensburg will become a luminous meeting place when the RE.LIGHT light art festival presents its first edition.

Open Call for the first RE.LIGHT International Light Art Festival in 2024 © yeah Creative Agency
Open Call for the first RE.LIGHT International Light Art Festival in 2024 © yeah Creative Agency

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Up to 15 impressive works by international light artists illuminate the streets, alleys, and squares of Regensburg's historic old town and Stadtamhof. Regensburg will thus be transformed into a stage, a canvas, and a venue for the international light art scene.

A stroll through the city allows visitors to experience familiar and striking landmarks in a fascinating new light. Hidden gems and lesser-known spots await discovery. The diversity of the city and its public spaces can thus be viewed with fresh eyes.

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Open call for artistic works at two locations in Regensburg

The RE.LIGHT Festival is launching its first edition and is now inviting artists and collectives to submit their (light) art projects. Light installations are being sought for two locations in Regensburg.

This call for entries is aimed at contemporary artistswho light as a central element in their work. It is essential that the submitted artistic concept focuses on light as a primary medium and that it is an integral part of the work.

The open call offers a platform for innovative approaches to working with light and allows participants to present and implement their ideas in new ways. Applications are now being accepted!

Interested artists are invited to apply by November 26, 2023, 11:59 p.m. CET at www.relight-regensburg.de . Applications can be submitted in German or English.

Location 1: Stone Bridge

As part of the collaboration with the funding program R-NEXT , an artwork is being sought for the “Stone Bridge” . The bridge, built entirely of stone, is an outstanding example of medieval architecture and also the oldest surviving bridge in Germany.

Besides the cathedral, the Stone Bridge is the most famous and important structure in this historic city, which was awarded UNESCO World Heritage status in 2006. Interested artists from around the world now have the opportunity to apply for a creative design for the Stone Bridge.

Location 2: The M26

Up to five artworks are being sought for the “M26” . M26, a cultural and social hub in Regensburg, will enliven Maximilianstraße 26 until the end of 2026.

It sees itself as a "cultural hub"where participation, education, arrival, and integration are the focus. Since the beginning of the year, Regensburg's art and culture scene these centrally located premises, totaling 400 square meters, along the route from the train station to the city center.

A community café within the project serves as a social meeting place for all citizens of the city, with no obligation to purchase anything. For location 2, regional artists with a connection to Regensburg are being sought.

Information and application documents

All information and detailed application procedures can be found at www.relight-regensburg.de or by email at info@relight-regensburg.de

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