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Transforming Los Angeles into a Massive Art Installation
Current Billboard Exhibition April 1-30

What We Do

Based in Los Angeles, The Billboard Creative (TBC) is a nonprofit organization that transforms how art is viewed by offering alternative platforms beyond traditional museums and galleries. Through billboard exhibitions, an artist grant program, and in-depth interviews, TBC provides exposure for artists outside the conventional art scene, breaking down financial barriers typically found in the art market. TBC advocates for the essential role of art in community well-being, turning everyday spaces into public galleries and promoting unrestricted access to art as a fundamental right not a privilege.

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Selected artists will be part of The Billboard Creative's Los Angeles Billboard Expedition. TBC shows are styled like a traditional gallery show but the city becomes our walls. Billboards by participating artists have been passed by cars more than 83 million times. Strategically placed in high-traffic neighborhoods near galleries, museums, and art districts, each billboard is designed to amplify your impact. 

We are excited to announce the continuation of our art grant initiative. Three artists will receive $1000 each for nonspecific art grants. Everyone who submits is eligible, whether or not your work is selected for the show.

Submissions for the 2025 show are now closed. Sign up to our email list to be notified when submissions open again.

2024 Grant Awardees

This year's awardees explore deep personal and historical narratives through painting, performance, and mixed media. Their works critically engage with themes of cultural identity, immigration, and the human impacts of incarceration, blending individual experiences with broader societal issues.

Glynn Cartledge, Larry Li, Kiki Jia Qi Zhen

Current Exhibition          Show Closed 

10-Year Anniversary 

It gives us immense pleasure to invite you to join us in celebrating an extraordinary decade of artistic innovation and urban transformation with our latest show, "SURREAL: The 2024 Installation." Over the past ten years, TBC has curated eleven exhibitions, employing hundreds of billboards throughout Los Angeles , which have collectively garnered the attention of over 83 million onlookers. This initiative has revitalized the city's landscape, turning it into a dynamic, open-air gallery that weaves art into the fabric of public spaces and everyday lives.  

  • Check out all the artists who are participating in the April 2024 show.

  • This link will take you to a desktop or smartphone map with locations and directions to all the billboards, as well as nearby art sites.

  • If you are a member of the media and need a press release and assets for your story, please click here.

  • If you are a media outlet and would like more information about the show, TBC, or assets for your story, please let us know.

TBC | Grants

Our organization was founded with the belief that all artists deserve the opportunity to pursue their passions and share their talents with the greater community. Through our arts grant program, we provide financial support to artists who are often overlooked or underrepresented in the arts. We currently award three grants of $1,000 each annually and all artists who submit to the TBC show are eligible. We strive to foster a culture of inclusivity and diversity in the artists we support.

Just Released

Artist Interviews & Documentary Shorts

Our uniquely intimate series offers an exclusive glimpse into the lives and work of some of the most intriguing voices working outside of the mainstream spotlight. Join us as we explore the stories and inspirations behind today's most innovative artists.

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