FAQs • Redmond, WA • CivicEngage

How is art selected for Redmond Lights?: The art for Redmond Lights 2022 is being selected through two artist calls. One call opened to the public from Aug. 12 to Sept. 23. The second is specifically tailored for participants of the 2022 Public Art Intensive Eastside, a free two-day basic training for visual artists who wish to develop their work for the public realm. Applicants from both calls are reviewed by a selection panel that includes artists, members of the community, and Arts and Culture commission members. The recommendations from this panel then move to the Arts and Culture Commission for approval. Following approval/selection, this year's process includes additional check-ins with artists to ensure that the final artwork continues to align with its approved design.

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Redmond Lights

1. Where is Redmond Lights?: Redmond Lights 2022 is located in Downtown Park at 16144 Cleveland St, Redmond, WA 98052. The month-long installation of light and art begins on Dec. 1 and the last day for viewing is Jan. 4.

2. When are the lights on?: Lights and art will be available for viewing in Downtown Park each evening from 5 to 11 p.m. from Dec. 1 to Jan. 4.

3. Why is Redmond Lights in Downtown Park?: Redmond Lights moved to Downtown Park in 2020 to accommodate COVID-19 restrictions and King County’s planned sewer upgrade project along the Sammamish River Trail, which is where the luminary walk of the event historically took place. Redmond Lights continued in Downtown Park in 2021 to continue to meet COVID-19 restrictions and the delay of the planned construction. In 2022, with COVID-19 restrictions removed, in-person, live entertainment will now be reinstated as a part of the event. However, with the construction of the Redmond Senior & Community Center on City Hall campus and planned King County construction along the Sammamish River Trail, the event will remain in Downtown Park. In June and July of 2023, staff will evaluate the current construction timelines for both projects to determine the location for Redmond Lights 2023 and beyond.

4. How much does it cost to attend Redmond Lights?: Redmond Lights is free to attend. Some vendors may charge for food, beverages, or other goods during the Friday Night Celebrations on Dec. 2, 9, and 16.

5. Why is the tree next to City Hall not lighted this year?: With the construction of the Redmond Senior and Community center, the tree is surrounded by construction fencing and is not accessible for lighting this year.

6. How is art selected for Redmond Lights?: The art for Redmond Lights 2022 is being selected through two artist calls. One call opened to the public from Aug. 12 to Sept. 23. The second is specifically tailored for participants of the 2022 Public Art Intensive Eastside, a free two-day basic training for visual artists who wish to develop their work for the public realm. Applicants from both calls are reviewed by a selection panel that includes artists, members of the community, and Arts and Culture commission members. The recommendations from this panel then move to the Arts and Culture Commission for approval. Following approval/selection, this year's process includes additional check-ins with artists to ensure that the final artwork continues to align with its approved design.

7. Are restrooms available at Redmond Lights?: Downtown Park has restrooms available during open park hours and these will be available to all Redmond Lights attendees.