Deep Freeze: A Byzantine Winter Festival (Lamppost Cozy Challenge)

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DEADLINE: January 10, 2026 - 10:00 pm

Spin us a yarn and cozy up to a lamppost!

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

Apply by January 10, 2026 at 3 pm

Create engaging, whimsical and vibrant lamppost cozies in the theme of Under The Stars 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 Under The Stars for the enjoyment of over 50,000 eager festival-goers.
  • The Lamppost Installations will begin on Saturday, January 17 at 11:00 am and must be completed within 24 hours by Sunday, January 18 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 19 after the festival closes at 6pm.
  • Judges will select the prize winners on Sunday, January 18 and the judges’ decisions will be final.
  • Honorarium: $300 for first place, $200 for second and $100 for people’s choice.

More information & apply:  www.deepfreezefest.ca/lamppost-cozy-quest