CALL TO ARTISTS 2025
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ZOOMINESCENCE
Our team at The Valley Zoo Development Society is excited to host our 13th year of Zoominescence: A Festival of Light presented by The King’s University this December at the Edmonton Valley Zoo! Nestled within Edmonton’s beautiful River Valley, the Valley Zoo will be home to a spectacular exhibition of artistic light installations for guests of all ages to admire and enjoy. Zoominescence offers a unique and special way to experience the Zoo at night to help us celebrate light, artistry, imagination, and the strong spirit of our community in the winter.
CALL TO ARTISTS
We welcome individuals, teams, and organizations of local artists and creatives with a passion for the arts and animals to create a light-up installation or sculpture that enhances the beauty of the Edmonton Valley Zoo at night. Our Call to Artists is a friendly competition open to all, but only a handful of submissions will be selected to showcase their art at the Zoo. Submissions will be judged and selected by a jury of Zoo and event management and winners will each be awarded $3,500.
CHECK OUT OUR 2024 ARTISTS.
These are the talented local artists who will create unique and custom animal light art pieces for Zoominescence 2024…
LEAPFROG
TREW FACKS
The installation “Leap Frog” is a human-sized glowing Leopard Frog that’s ready to play with you!
A WHALE'S TALE
Laura Ouimet
A Whale’s Tale depicts a 3-dimensional Humpback Whale frolicking in the ocean waves.
TADA THE RED PANDA
GABS
When threatened, Red Pandas rear up on their hind legs in order to look big and scare off predators…
CURIOUS FIREFOX
CLIFF VACHERESSE
An ice sculture depicting a Red panda reaching out to touch the beyond with its characteristic curiosity…
STRIPES IN THE SHADOWS
ACE WOOD CO.
This installation draws inspiration from the mesmerizing patters of the Grevy’s zebra, known for….
GREVY'S GLOW
ACE WOOD CO.
An art exhibit dedicated to the illuminating success story of conservation efforts here at the Edmonton Valley…
HELP BUILD OUR ZOO!
It is through today’s zoos that future generations will come to a greater understanding of the human impact on the natural world and be motivated to preserve it and reverse the damage already done. Every donation, big or small, helps us revitalize our beloved Edmonton Valley Zoo! Thank you for caring for the animals, our children’s future and the planet!