On My Own Time™
Business Council for the Arts (BCA) On My Own Time™ (OMOT) is a trademarked arts competition offering businesses and their employees the opportunity to showcase their literary and visual arts talents.
On My Own Time™ by the Numbers
Pieces of art submitted
Artists participated
Companies participated
How OMOT Benefits Participants
- Sparks creativity and inclusion in the workplace
- Connects employees from diverse personal and industry backgrounds
- Enriches employee experience and strengthens company culture
- Creates dialogue between employees and the arts community
- Engages employees vertically and horizontally
- Offers recognition of company creative visual art at NorthPark Center or written work at Literary Night in front of a live audience of family, friends, and colleagues
Register for the 2025 On My Own Time™ Competition
You can bring the magic of OMOT to your business. Join us for the 2025 On My Own Time™ competition!
Contact COO & Head of Programs Jill VanGorden at [email protected] to learn more about bringing On My Own Time™ to your company.
2025 On My Own Time™ Program
Program Timeline
Stay up to date on this year’s OMOT competition. See deadlines and keep your team on track for the competition dates.
April 7: Organization Registration Deadline
July 9: Artist Submission Deadline
September 17 – October 5: Regional Art Show at NorthPark Center
October 9: Literary Night at Dallas College
Competition
Find everything you need for the 2025 On My Own Time™ competition here.
Details coming soon!
NorthPark Gallery
See images from our 2024 OMOT opening exhibition, reception, and gallery.
View 2024 OMOT Submissions From Participating Companies in Our Digital Gallery
