NESTFEST 2026 Artist Call
We’re looking for an artist to create a large outdoor artwork for NESTFEST 2026. This piece will be the main photo backdrop during the festival, something people actually want to stand in front of, take photos with, and share. This will be more than just art on a wall – it will be the most photographed spot at NESTFEST and be a central part of our Instagram contest + guest experience which will be seen by thousands of visitors.
Creative Direction
The theme for this years artwork is inspired by the wonderful designs and stories of our “The Ogopogo Pog Sour” and “The North End Neipa” cans. What we’re looking for are concepts that blend bright, surreal, playful energy with warm Okanagan tones and landscape as well as sense of community, music, while subtly integrating our sponsor for this whole project, Kelowna Chevrolet.
What you’ll get
- $1,500 artist fee
- 2 weekend passes to NESTFEST + other goodies
- Materials including canvas (8′ x 10′) and paint covered by Red Bird
Plus:
- Your work featured across our social, website, and newsletter
- Exposure to 600+ attendees per day during NESTFEST
- Artist credit on-site and in all related content
Timeline
- Submissions close May 31 (submit below!)
- Selected artist announced by June 30
- Artwork production: July 1-31
- Launch on August 1 at NESTFEST 2026
Let’s Make It Happen! Fill out the form below to tell us more about you. We will get in touch with the short listed artists after the submission deadline. We’re excited to see what you come up with!