Sensorio, Famed California Immersive Art Experience, Issues Open Call to Artists

About the Open Call

Sensorio, the internationally acclaimed immersive art destination located in the scenic heart of California’s Central Coast, is officially inviting artists, designers, and creators to submit proposals for new groundbreaking outdoor installations. With over 20,000 square feet of open exhibit space available, Sensorio is seeking innovative works that fuse light with landscape, designed specifically for nighttime use. The multi-sensory experience looks forward to submissions from a wide range of creators in its first international, open call for exhibit proposals. Since its launch in 2019, Sensorio has become a global beacon for experiential art, showcasing works such as Field of Light and Light Towers by acclaimed artist Bruce Munro, DIMENSIONS by the artist collective HYBYCOZO, and partnering with British award-winning composer Nainita Desai. Sensorio merges art, technology, and nature to create one-of-a-kind nighttime environments that delight, inspire, and transport visitors into new worlds. They are accepting artist proposals for Exhibit Area 3 (10,000+ Sq. Ft.), Exhibit Area 8 (42,000+ Sq.Ft.), Exhibit Area 12 (44,000+ Sq. Ft.), and Exhibit Area 6 (10,000+ Sq. Ft.). These areas offer a rare opportunity to present large-scale, immersive experiences to tens of thousands of visitors under the stars. While artwork that could also be featured in potential future daytime tours is a plus, it is required that all proposals incorporate light as a primary medium and be fully activated at night.

What is Offered

An opportunity to present large-scale, immersive light-based art installations at Sensorio, an internationally acclaimed outdoor art destination in Paso Robles, California, reaching tens of thousands of visitors. Potential for future daytime tours.

Requirements

All proposals must incorporate light as a primary medium and be fully activated at night. Submissions should include a completed artist submission form with contact information, selected exhibit area(s), artist bio, portfolio samples or website, concept description, estimated project budget, project timeline, technical/site requirements, and a letter of interest. Artwork that could also be featured in potential future daytime tours is a plus.

How to Apply

Interested artists should download and complete the submission form, which includes: contact information and exhibit area(s) selected, a short artist bio, portfolio samples or website, a brief concept or description of the proposed installation, an estimated project budget, a project timeline and key milestones, technical and site requirements, and a letter of interest outlining artistic motivation. Submissions must be sent to sensorioARTrfp@sensoriopaso.com and include the artist submission form. Any submittals that do not have the required information will not be reviewed. A live question forum will be held on September 18, 2025, from 10:30 - 11:30 AM PST; RSVP to sensorioARTrfp@sensoriopaso.com to attend.