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Welcome to Light Up Ramsgate 2026
We’re back this winter with a trail of light, projection and illuminated artworks that will transform Ramsgate’s streets, shopfronts and hidden corners.
As part of the Ramsgate Winter Festival, Light Up Ramsgate brings together local and international artists to light up the town centre with creativity during the darkest months of the year.
This year we’re guided by the themes of Spark, Gather, Grow– inviting works that surprise, delight and connect us through light. From glowing windows to playful projections, we’ll be building a free, street-level gallery for everyone to explore.
Let’s make Ramsgate shine together
Thanks to all artist who submitted
We will be in touch very soon!
CALL OUT FOR ARTISTS
Light Up Ramsgate 2026/7
We’re inviting proposals for light-based artworks to transform Ramsgate town centre this winter.
Trail dates: 11 Dec – 31 Jan
Theme: Spark, Gather, Grow
Works in shopfronts, windows & venues across town
Offering Fees: £200 - £500 depending on work and funding outcomes
Submission deadline: Friday 23 Oct
New deadline: Monday 26th October
Apply by email: lightup@ramsgatewinterfestival.co.uk
-Submission Details
Please include:
Name + contact details.
Title / description of your artwork (max 300 words).
Medium / scale / installation requirements.
Images (or sketches) if available. Note: these can be reference images.. anything than helps us visually to get an idea of your vision
Proof of PLI (or plan to obtain it).
Preferred or suitable type of site (or specific location if known) as well as requirements for the installation - in terms of preferred size, depth, technical requirements. Please give us an idea as to which requirements are flexible and what is 'a must'
A list of currently signed up spaces is available upon request but we welcome new ideas and any personal contacts to open additional spaces.
Support you would need from Light Up Ramsgate team.
Please indiciate the fee for your work. Please note fee payments are funding dependant.
Submit to: lightup@ramsgatewinterfestival.co.uk
Deadline: 23 October 2026
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