Milwaukie Lights Walk is an annual community event that brings our arts and downtown community together to transform our downtown streets into an engaging winter lights art walk. We are currently accepting built and proposed submissions for this year’s installation that is scheduled to run from December 6th 2025 through the end of March 2026. This years theme is “Glow With the Flow.”
While all submissions will be considered preference will be giving to those that best represent the following criteria:
- Engaging and dynamic
- Weatherproof and capable of being installed outdoors in winter weather for 3 months, shorter durations are acceptable, please note available duration with submission.
- Mountable on tension cable, light posts, trees, roofs, or building facades (Preferred maximum weight 200 lbs)
- Limited free standing installation spaces available in Milwaukie Bay Park (Weight and bases negotiable)
- Preference will be shown to pieces that pay homage to Milwaukie and its history
- Artist must be willing and capable of maintaining installation for duration of show
- LED, traditional lights, and projection art are preferred mediums, open to submissions that meet criteria above and are visible in the dark with ability to be programmed or turned on and off at designated times
All pieces to be delivered and/or installed no later than Nov. 28th, 2025.
Though this is not an official city event, we respect and honor the City’s Equity statement: Milwaukie’s community vision describes a future that is entirely equitable, delightfully livable, and completely sustainable. This means all people feel welcome, have access to a healthy environment, and have the resources and services they need to thrive by 2040. To achieve that vision, we need to make all of our decisions as a city in a thoughtful, intentional way.
Please complete the following information for consideration and return to DowntownAllianceofMilwaukie@gmail.com:
1. Describe your light art piece and it’s connection to this years theme.
- What are the approximate dimensions
- How much does the installation weigh
- What are the power and/or maintenance requirements
- How is the piece intended to be mounted
- Is it designed to be installed in an outdoor winter weather environment for 3 months or longer? If shorter duration please list availability.
2. For existing pieces provide photos and/or videos. For new concepts provide a sketch or rendering sufficient to illustrate its intent.
3. Provide Artist’s statement about piece in 1-2 paragraphs.
4. Provide Artist’s bio in 2-3 paragraphs.
More Info
https://www.downtownmilwaukie.org/p/events/milwaukie-lights-walk-20252026
Location
Milwaukie, Oregon
Opportunity Region
Local
Commitment
Non-Applicable
Contact Email
DowntownAllianceofMilwaukie@gmail.com