Artist and Job Opportunities
Volunteer – Light Up Kilburn 2026
After the inaugural light up Kilburn 2024, Light Up Kilburn returns for its second edition, transforming Kilburn Grange Park into a radiant celebration of light, creativity, and community. The themes for this year will focus on biodiversity and women's safety.
We’re looking for volunteers to support the festival in January and February to help us in promoting the festival and preparation for activities such as workshops, assisting artists or duties around the park. Volunteers will never work alone, you’ll always be paired with a member of staff.
Please fill out this form if you’d like to join the team and help Light Up Kilburn 2026 shine!
Open Call: Existing Outdoor Artworks
Hive Curates and Camden Council invites artists, designers and architects working with outdoor light installations to submit existing artworks for Light Up Kilburn 2026.
Applicants are encouraged to respond to the festival’s themes of biodiversity and women’s night-time safety, both with the aim of uniting communities. On Friday 27th and Saturday 28th of February, Light Up Kilburn 2026 will illuminate Kilburn Grange Park during some of the darkest winter nights, transforming it into a captivating immersive experience of light.
What are we looking for?
Pre-existing artworks that match the above themes,
are available,
are high quality and artistically innovative,
and are suitable for an outdoor setting.
Festival Dates: Friday 27th - Saturday 28th February 2026
Location: Kilburn Grange Park (a 3.2 hectares open space in Kilburn, North-West London, adjacent to Kilburn High Road)
Key Details
Artist Fee: £2,500 (plus VAT)
The fee must include hire fees, transport, install and de-install.
Install and De-install: Selected artists must be available on the festival dates and are responsible for install on Thursday 26th and de-install on Saturday 28th (after 9pm) and/or Sunday 1st March.
Apply by sending an artwork proposal to hello@hivecurates.com.
Deadline: 5th January 2026