Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. (DGRI) invites artists, designers, architects, placemakers and multimedia specialists—local, national and international— to submit proposals for public art installations for the 2027 World of Winter Festival (WoW) in Downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan. The festival runs from January 8 through February 28, 2027 and showcases interactive, engaging and visually striking art in public spaces.
For the 2027 festival, we have added the opportunity to submit projection mapping proposals due to new public projection infrastructure installed at Lyon Square (public park space along the Grand River).
WoW is a free two-month, outdoor festival designed to celebrate our public spaces with art, activities and programming during the winter months.
WoW attracts millions of local residents and visitors each year to explore Downtown Grand Rapids and experience more than 100 art installations, events, tours and other activities.
Please review the Request for Proposals for additional details and specifications, as well as staff contact information for questions and clarifications:
