Beam Center
Open call for ambitious large-scale public artwork proposals to be built collaboratively with 100+ youth at Beam Camp, New Hampshire in summer 2027.
Beam Center invites designers, artists, engineers, architects, builders, musicians, filmmakers, technologists and anyone with a big idea to submit proposals for the centrepiece large-scale project of Beam Camp's 2027 summer season in Strafford, New Hampshire.
Every year, Beam Camp selects one ambitious proposal to be realised by a community of more than 100 young people (ages 9–17) and 20+ staff over approximately 50 hours during the four-week camp session. The selected project becomes the living world of camp — its themes and questions weaving through every part of the programme.
What Beam Camp is looking for:
Facilities available include: Full wood and metal shops, welding facilities, textile/dye/sewing stations, ceramic studio, moulding and casting, technology lab, audio equipment, and a commercial kitchen.
Award and support:
Proposals are welcomed from anywhere in the world and from people of any age. The selection committee includes Beam Center staff, youth, past project designers, and community members.
Two Zoom info sessions are available for prospective proposers:
To apply, submit a single PDF including: your project title, a detailed description, visuals, and information (names, emails, experience/portfolio, phone numbers) for all co-designers involved.
Deadline: 11:59 PM EST, Monday 30 November 2026.
