Art and Environments 2026

This year, we’re inviting artists and makers to dream big — and dream site-specific. Instead of submitting general art concepts, we’re asking you to imagine how your installation can be rooted in a specific area of the festival grounds. Whether it’s nestled in the forest, greeting people at the main gate, glowing along the beach, or woven into a pathway, we want each piece to enhance and interact with its surroundings.

Your installation can be designed and created specifically for Pachena — inspired by the land, the people, and the energy of the festival. Think about how your work can bring the space to life, guiding people’s experience and creating moments of magic unique to this place. Consider sightlines, atmosphere, flow, safety, accessibility, and how your piece can work with the natural landscape.

This is a collaborative process — our goal is to co-create a magical, immersive environment with artists like you.

Title of your Installation*

Brief Description of your concept *

What experience do you want festival goers to have when interacting with your piece or environment?*

Which Area do you want to place your piece or environment in?*

How does your concept connect with your chosen area?*

Drawings - Diagram - or Moodboard, for your Installation or Environment*

Technical Details

1. Approximate size & dimensions of your installation (length, width, height)?

2. What materials will you be using?

3. How will it be installed? (e.g., hanging, freestanding, mounted, staked, etc.)?

4. Will you require power or lighting? If yes, please explain

5. How is your installation weather-resistant and safe for outdoor use?

6. How will you be transporting it to site?

7. Estimated build time and teardown time?

Technical Details*

Integration with Environment

1.How does your installation interact with its surroundings?

2.How will it contribute to the atmosphere of this specific zone?

3.Will it work with any natural features (e.g., trees, pathways, logs)? Please explain:

4.How will your installation impact flow, accessibility, and safety?

Integration Description*

What level of budget would best support your installation?*

Provide a simple breakdown of how you would use this budget (e.g. materials, lighting, etc.)*

Will you require crew support from the festival to help with installation or teardown? If yes, please describe the type of support you’d need (e.g., how many people, what skills or tasks):Crew support is made up of festival participants — each receiving their ticket in exchange for 16 hours of work. Think about how this labour can be integrated into your build, setup, or strike plan.*

Would you be open to adapting your concept to fit within the available budget and crew resources? *

Name*

First NameLast Name

Pronouns*

Email*

example@example.com

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Pachena Art & Environment Application 2026

Application Description