In the summer and fall of 2025 I got the opportunity to work with local youth through Urban Society of Aboriginal Youth and EMMEDIA Media Arts Gallery. Together we created outdoor projection installations on a local tipi and a historic building at the Confluence.

This was my first time installing a stand alone projection setup that would withstand the outdoor elements for over 2 weeks.

Key components:

A projector enclosure – we went with a DeerTV Small Projector Enclosure. It is made of steel, waterproof, and keeps the internal temperature cool enough for the projector to work 24/7.

A 24/7 projector – not all projectors can run all day and all night. I borrowed my friend’s Optoma long throw. It’s low voltage and can run continuously. It also fits in the enclosure with room for other gadgets, like power bars and media players.

Event truss structure – how we kept the projector out of the way to avoid shadows and ne’er do wells. I worked with Starlite Event Rentals and they helped with installation and getting the projector up 12′ in the air.

A long power cable – we purchased a 100′ power cable and pinned it down with landscaping staples to avoid tripping.

Overall this installation was a success, and the incredible works of 4 different youth artists looped against the Confluence building for two weeks.

This prepared me for my next outdoor installation, set in the dead of winter: Chinook Blast 2026.