LIB 2026: Art & Interactive Logo
  • An art installation that looks like a fort and is made with scraps of wood and pallets. There is a sign in the middle that says, "Hideout." There are two people on the left wearing hoodies and sitting atop the installation. They are hugging each other and keeping each other warm. The photo was taken at night and a cloudy sky is seen. Photo by Jamal Eid.

  • LIB 2026 Art & Interactive

    Participant Application

  • We are seeking creative collaborators to dream up an interactive world of delight & wonder. Artists, fabricators, builders, designers, technicians, and dreamers - if your work transforms space, sparks wonder, and invites participation, we’d love to see your vision come to life at Lightning in a Bottle.

    No idea is too small or too weird - we welcome the wacky & absurd, the playful & the silly.

    We honor and celebrate diversity in all its forms, welcoming people of every race, gender identity, age, ability, experience, and background. LIB flourishes through the originality, artistry, and stories each person brings to the creative process.

    If you have general questions regarding this application please email to community@thedolab.com

    Application deadline: January 31, 2026

  • What we are looking for:

    • Interactive and engaging art installations
    • Projects that use sustainable and upcycled materials
    • Lighting or Video installations
    • Technology driven interactive art
    • Interactive games and "side quests"
    • Playful ideas that inspire wonder & connection
    • Small art cars

    General Guidelines:

    • Must be structurally sound & safe
    • Must be able to withstand outdoor elements such as high temperatures, wind and rain.
    • Must not include any visible commercial branding, pop up tents, tarps, or other recognizable consumer products.

    Factors to Consider:

    • Creators are responsible for transporting, setting up, tearing down and maintaining their installation in working order throughout the event.
    • Creators must provide all necessary tools for installation. Special equipment and heavy machinery may be provided on a case by case basis.
    • Installations must be illuminated at night.
    • Access to power provided.

    Available tiers of funding:

    Tier 1: 2 Creator Festival passes, 4 Meal Vouchers, 1 Vehicle Pass, & Access to reserved camping

    *Tiers 2 - 5 include all of the above PLUS a stipend towards your project expenses:
    Tier 2: $100 - 250 
    Tier 3: $250 - 500  
    Tier 4: $500 - 1000 
    Tier 5: $1000 - 3000  


    Note: Additional Creator & Vehicle passes may be allocated based on the scope of your project.

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