White Box Challenge 2026

Inside each White Box is one mystery item. Your challenge? Transform it into something completely unexpected. There are no limits to what you can create—art, sculpture, furniture, fashion, lighting, mixed media, functional design. If you can dream it, you can build it.

White Boxes are still available — but they're going fast, so grab yours today if you want to be part of the challenge! Purchase a "White Box Creator Ticket," then pick up your box at the 29Park Showroom.

Whether you're an interior designer, architect, artist, student, maker, or simply someone who loves to create, this is your chance to think outside the box—and have fun doing it.

Not feeling crafty? You can still be part of the excitement! Join us for the Reveal Party hosted by 29 Park, where every creation is displayed gallery-style for an evening of networking, inspiration, food, drinks, and friendly competition. Bring a friend and vote for your favorite creation as we celebrate the incredible talent of our creative community.

A panel of guest judges will select the winners in the judged categories, while Reveal Party attendees vote for the People's Choice Award.

• Best Use of the Mystery Item
• Most Out-of-the-Box Creation
• Most Instagrammable Creation
• People's Choice Award

Winners receive prizes courtesy of 29 Park.

Participants are encouraged to invite a friend, contractor, architect, student, artist, or fellow creative to collaborate on their project. Each team member should purchase an Additional Team Member ticket.

• Each White Box contains one mystery item.
• Your creation must incorporate at least part of that item.
• Include a short Artist Statement (100 words or less) describing your inspiration.
• Deliver your completed piece to 29 Park prior to the Reveal Party.

Special thanks to our host and Signature Sponsor, 29 Park.

Thank you to our Supporting Sponsor, Cambria.

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