Towpath Trail Lantern Parade Call for Artists

Canalway Partners is seeking qualified artists/groups to create large-scale lanterns from recycled and upcycled materials for the sixth annual Towpath Trail Lantern Parade on March 13, 2027 at 6 PM.

This spring forward stroll invites Clevelanders to craft lanterns out of recycled materials and join local artists like you to welcome spring to the banks of the Cuyahoga River. In 2027, we are celebrating 200th anniversary of the first voyage along the Ohio & Erie Canal, which launched a journey of transformation that fueled our young nation’s growth, and propelled new ideas, people and products into our state. In honor of this remarkable journey, Canalway is looking for lantern designs that are inspired by the places, people and ideas that were moved by the Canal, grew up along the Canal, or are connected to Canal history.

Interested artists are asked to submit a statement of interest, a proposed lantern design, and images of previous work by January 4, 2027. Artist selection will be made by January 12. Selected artists will receive a stipend of $1,000. View the complete Call for Artists at CanalwayPartners.com.