• The Billboard Creative
• Deadline: November 1st, 2024
• Prize: $1000 + Exhibition in Los Angeles
• Theme: Contemporary Art & Photo
• Entry Fees: Yes
• REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE
The Billboard Creative (TBC) is renowned for its groundbreaking curated exhibitions that transform the streets of Los Angeles into a vast, open-air art gallery by displaying large-scale artworks on dozens of billboards across the city. These exhibitions showcase a wide variety of artistic voices, offering a platform for emerging talents, mid-career creators, under-recognized individuals, and well-established figures alike. By featuring this diverse array of artists, TBC provides a unique opportunity for creators at all stages of their careers to gain unprecedented exposure. The artworks featured in TBC’s exhibitions have captivated millions of viewers, with an impressive 67 million views by passing cars in just one season. This visibility has also led to extensive recognition, with coverage in major publications such as The Los Angeles Times, Flaunt Magazine, Huffington Post, L'Oeil de la Photographie, and prominent mentions on NPR/KCRW's Art Talk and the Creators Project.
TBC's submission process is open to artists from around the world, spanning all creative disciplines. Whether you are a painter, photographer, sculptor, or multidisciplinary artist, as long as your work can be converted into a digital format, TBC can feature it on a billboard. Artists who are selected for these exhibitions have the extraordinary opportunity to participate in TBC’s Los Angeles Billboard Expedition. This initiative reimagines the city’s landscape, turning billboards into monumental canvases and allowing the urban environment to function as a sprawling art gallery. The works are strategically displayed in high-traffic areas near galleries, museums, and art districts, amplifying the reach of the art. As a result, the billboards featuring these creations have already garnered over 83 million views from commuters and pedestrians alike, offering unmatched exposure.
Beyond the exhibitions themselves, TBC has earned acclaim from a broad spectrum of cultural outlets. Publications such as Hyperallergic, Flaunt Magazine, Huffington Post, and The Creators Project have praised TBC's impact on the art community, further establishing its significance as an innovative force within the industry. The strategic placement of these billboards and the diverse range of featured artists ensure that the exhibitions not only reach a vast audience but also encourage conversations about contemporary art in the public sphere.
In addition to its groundbreaking exhibitions, The Billboard Creative is thrilled to continue its art grant initiative, designed to provide further support to the artistic community. This year, TBC will award three artists with $1,000 each as part of its nonspecific art grant program. This grant is open to all participants, regardless of whether their work is selected for the exhibition, reflecting TBC's commitment to empowering artists at every stage of their careers. The grant initiative seeks to offer financial assistance and foster creative freedom, ensuring that artists have the resources they need to continue pursuing their work.
TBC's mission is clear: to democratize art by bringing it out of the confines of traditional galleries and placing it directly into the public’s daily experience, while simultaneously supporting the artists who drive cultural innovation. Through its exhibitions, grants, and dedication to artistic excellence, The Billboard Creative continues to make a profound and lasting impact on the art world.
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