AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Reagan Outdoor Advertising today announced the start of its third annual Austin Art Boards competition, a popular visual arts contest known for its transformative touch on Austin-area scenery by displaying artwork from winning entries on Central Texas billboards.
Reagan’s annual juried art competition recognizes some of the best artists in the Greater Austin area. Artwork from 10 winning entrants will be reproduced in large format (14’ x 48’) and displayed for the next 1-2 years on billboards around Austin donated by Reagan. The competition is open to all ages and accepts all types of artwork, including sculptures and other 3D pieces which can be submitted as photographs. Call for Entries in the 2013 competition will remain open until June 28th.
“Austin is a unique city, and we’re proud to sponsor this innovative contest as a way to highlight the amazing array of artistic talent in our hometown,” said Billy Reagan, president of Reagan Outdoor Advertising. “I can’t think of a better way to reach the people of Austin with this remarkable art than our billboards. Their size, location and readability give these deserving artists a fitting ‘gallery’ for their work as they beautify our distinctive skyline.”
Other sponsors for the 2013 Austin Art Boards competition include the Austin Visual Arts Association, Jerry’s Artarama and Holland Photo Imaging. Additional details, including full entry guidelines, submission application and FAQs, can be found online at www.austinartboards.org.
About Reagan Outdoor Advertising
A family-owned company, Reagan Outdoor Advertising has been operating in Central Texas for more than two decades. The company empowers area businesses, organizations, and individuals to reach mass audiences and drive awareness for their brands and missions while using its reach to support worthy social causes. www.reaganoutdoor.com