Light Up The North SHINE 2025 Emerging Artist Programme

Calling all UK-based emerging artists. Light Up The North are seeking innovative light artwork ideas for their 2025 programme, offering commissions of up to £18,000 along with mentorship support. Exhibit your work at 4-5 incredible light festivals including: Lightpool Blackpool, Light Night Leeds, BD is LiT (Bradford), Barnsley Bright Nights, Light Up Wakefield, Nightfall Middlesbrough, Lightwaves Salford, Illuminate Oldham and Colliderfest (Hull). They are looking for sustainable, captivating mid/large-scale pieces.

Eligibility: UK residents, 18+

What you get: £18K for 2 artists + mentoring, marketing and producer support