I’m happy to announce I am one of a select few artists chosen for the 2020 Art in the Sky Program! This was part of the Arts Council of Greater Lansing’s Billboard Project, also known as the Art in the Sky program. A group of judges chose which artists are featured.
I am one of the six artists chosen, and my billboard runs January – March 2020 in and around Lansing.
Here is what the Art Council’s website has to say about the project:
With an aim to promote our area artists and create temporary outdoor public art, the Arts Council partners annually with Adams Outdoor Advertising for its Art in the Sky program. Through this juried art program, digital billboards are produced featuring the art of area artists. This collective art installation is a well-recognized aspect of our region’s landscape and is celebrated by residents and visitors alike. The billboards are featured in locations throughout Greater Lansing and and outside the area to attract visitors to the region. A wealth of community feedback indicates the billboards are not only visually attractive but are also effectively raising awareness about artists in the region.
Artists did not have to create something new to apply. I submitted a cropped in image of my Free Cats print, because I felt it worked well as a billboard and filled the space well. This is a great honor, and I’m excited to see the real thing in person.
Photo: Michelle Detering
Thanks to fellow billboard artist Michelle Detering for spotting my billboard in the Frandor area.
This is a huge honor, and I’m excited to see my goofy drawings pop up in the Lansing skyline over the next few months. It’s a great way to kick off 2020!
