Submit a Proposal for LumiNature at the Philadelphia Zoo

Posted by Philadelphia Zoo on August 29, 2023

Philly Zoo Comes to Light. LumiNature returns this November for another season of breathtaking sights, sounds, and surprises! See more than a million twinkling lights across 14 illuminated zones, and experience a magical journey celebrating the wonder of wildlife and the beauty of our planet at our biggest and brightest holiday light show yet.

West Philadelphia Community, you’re invited to help us show off our neck of the woods! We are requesting your creativity and artistic perspective to help us transform the Philadelphia Zoo into a dazzling winter wonderland with Mother Nature front and center among the glowing lights!

The “Our Neck of the Woods” exhibit at the Philadelphia Zoo displays a forest of trees with 15 uniquely decorated by Philadelphia neighborhood groups, schools and families that celebrates a special animal of their choice. When you walk through the “Our Neck of the Woods” exhibit you will get lost in a forest featuring our neighbors most beloved animals!

The Zoo is encouraging proposals that highlight school mascots, local species or a favorite animal at the Zoo. Groups will be able to choose a unique thematic color to further represent their favorite animal and will receive a stipend to curate their display.

15 groups will be chosen to participate based on their proposal Chosen proposals will receive:

• One 9 ft. artificial tree with string lights in the groups color of choice
• Up to $500 stipend for supplies and decorations (paid via reimbursement)
• A highlight of the group and display on the Zoo’s social media feeds
• The opportunity to be highlighted on the local newsa
• Dates and Times to decorate on site at the Zoo
• 10 free tickets to Fall Community Night at the Zoo
• Access to a special reception for all artists during Fall Community Night

Learn more and submit a proposal.

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