DEEP FREEZE 2027: LAMPPOST COZY CHALLENGE

Test your imagination and street art installation skills for a chance to win cash prizes!

Apply by January 11, 2027 @3:00 PM

Create engaging, whimsical and vibrant lamppost cozies in the theme of Discover Borealis along 118th Avenue to delight festival visitors young and old.

Challenge Details:

• Creative teams will be selected by our jury to bring their fantastical visions to 118 Avenue by designing, creating and installing their art on up to six (6) pre-assigned lampposts on the Deep Freeze festival site.
• Each team will be given 24 hours to ‘Deck Out a Lamppost’ in the theme of Discover Borealis for the enjoyment of over 50,000 eager festival-goers.
• The Lamppost Installations will begin on Saturday, January 16 at 11:00 am and must be completed within 24 hours by Sunday, January 17 at 11:00 am for the judging panel.
• Creative Teams will be made up of up to 3 artists/designers/builders.
• Each team must submit a simple, clear proposal & project description with rough sketches.
• Some components may be created in advance (for example – knitted or woven elements can be made in advance but must be assembled on-site). All other parts that can be created and completed during the 24 hours (embellishments, etc.) must be done on-site. 
• Installations should be constructed from materials that do not pose any danger to artists or audiences. (Example- heavy objects that could fall from the top of the installation).
• Artists must commit to spending a minimum of 2 hours working on the piece on-site (weather permitting).
• WE WANT FESTIVAL-GOERS TO SEE YOU AT WORK!
• If a lamppost site is damaged, the artist team will be billed.
• Installations must be dismantled by the artist(s) on the evening of January 17 after the festival closes at 6pm.
• Judges will select the prize winners on Sunday, January 17 and the judges’ decisions will be final.
• Honorarium: $300 for first place, $200 for second and $100 for people’s choice.