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
2026 On My Own Time™ Program Updates
Now is the time to sign up for the 2026 OMOT competition! This year, we’re expecting thousands of employees at dozens of organizations to participate in the 2026 edition. Winners will be selected for the special NorthPark Finalist Exhibition. Below are important details to make sure your company can participate.
Program Timeline
Stay up to date on this year’s OMOT competition. See deadlines and keep your team on track for the competition dates.
July 17: Artist Submission Deadline
September 16 – October 5: Regional Art Show at NorthPark Center
October 8: Literary Night
Competition
The NorthPark OMOT exhibition is one of the highlights of this program! Below are guidelines that give you the best chance for your work to be on display!
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 2026 On My Own Time™ Competition
You can bring the magic of OMOT to your business. Join us for the 2026 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.
NorthPark Gallery
See images from our 2025 OMOT opening exhibition, reception, and gallery.
View 2025 OMOT Submissions From Participating Companies in Our Digital Gallery
