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.
View 2024 OMOT Submissions From Participating Companies in Our Digital Gallery
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 when registration opens.
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.
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Competition
Find everything you need for the 2025 On My Own Time™ competition here.
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NorthPark Gallery
See images from our 2024 OMOT opening exhibition, reception, and gallery.