Tuesday, September 13, 2011

The Billboard Art Project



The Billboard Art Project is taking over roadside digital LED billboards to turn them into free public art venues for 24 hours or more.

Those in-your-face and colorful canvases that you see as you sit stuck in traffic are turned over to local and international artists for a little break from everyday advertising, presenting larger-than-life art in glowing colors.

Catch a glimpse from your car as you drive by, or hang out for awhile and watch the show with other artists and onlookers.

You won't know what is coming next as different artists explore this medium, with the electronic canvas morphing every 6-10 seconds.

Upcoming Cities & Show Dates:
Each city's billboard will feature new art (this is not a traveling exhibit). Shows start at 12 a.m. / 00:00 / midnight.

Chicago, IL
Monday, September 26, 2011 at 12 a.m. to Sunday, October 23rd at 11:59 p.m.
Four weeks of art interspersed among advertising at East Bound Interstate 90 just after the highway crosses over Oakton Street. See map

Reading, PA
Saturday, October 22, 2011 from 12 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.
24 hours of continuous art at Route 222 & Kutztown Rd, Temple, PA 19560. See map

New Orleans, LA
Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 12 a.m. to Friday, November 18th at 11:59 p.m.
Four weeks of art interspersed among advertising at Pontchartrain Expressway, east bound, just after South Claiborne Avenue. See map

Baton Rouge, LA
Saturday, November 5, 2011 from 12 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.
24 hours of continuous art at 8558 Goodwood Boulevard, at Tara Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806. See map

San Bernardino, CA
Friday, December 2, 2011 from 12 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.
24 hours of continuous art at See map

Past Billboard Art Projects & Artists:

What you missed:

If you are interested in submitting images, please read the instructions carefully.
Applicants are accepted on a first come first serve basis, and artists are welcome to participate in more than one show.

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