What is On My Own Time (OMOT)?
On My Own Time (OMOT) is the only annual art competition that features the artistic talents of business professionals throughout North Texas. Each summer, area companies hold in-house exhibits featuring artwork that was created outside of working hours by their employees (hence, the title of the program). Winners in each of ten categories are selected by expert jurors. In addition, the jurors select a Best of Show winner and company employees are asked to vote for a People’s Choice winner.
Those awarded First Prize and Best of Show awards advance to the regional exhibit, where the best pieces from all companies are exhibited at NorthPark Center. Region-wide recognition from On My Own Time has proven extremely beneficial for employees personally, and for the firm’s corporate image.
This program, now in its 19th year, successfully recognizes and encourages creativity, stimulates dialogue, and builds team spirit among the employees of participating companies.
Why should your company participate?
• On My Own Time is an excellent vehicle for your company to publicly recognize and encourage the artistic talents of your employees
• On My Own Time allows company leaders a platform to demonstrate appreciation and support of employee talents
• On My Own Time facilitates employee interaction at all levels, from company president to the newly hired
• On My Own Time can feature the work of employee family members, including children, at your in-house exhibition
• On My Own Time sparks conversation and engages your workforce in a shared celebration
• On My Own Time is a good reason to sponsor an “in-house” awards ceremony, with local media coverage encouraged
• On My Own Time helps to make your company a “best place to work”
Categories of art accepted
• Work on Canvas: oils, acrylics, other paints
• Work on Paper: drawing, prints, watercolor, collage
• Photography, black and white, and color
• Photography, enhanced
• Computer art, including animation
• Sculpture
• Ceramics and wood
• Jewelry and metal
• Mixed media
• Textiles/fiber art
• Video/film/animation
On My Own Time is a trademarked program of Business Council for the Arts.
To register online >>On My Own Time Registration Form
