The MACRO Project invites New York State artists to submit original artworks to be selected for display on billboards located on well-trafficked roads in the Finger Lakes region.
Four to Six artists will be selected to have their work displayed for one month in August or September 2026. This year’s exhibition has no special theme.
Submit artworks as digital image files to be printed and installed on a 22’x10′ billboard. MACRO welcomes all artistic techniques, including but not limited to images of physical paintings, drawings, prints, models, sculptures, photography, and digital works; however, at this time, we are unable to consider moving images or sound based works.
Selected artists will receive their own billboard in the Finger Lakes region for four consecutive weeks during August or September 2026. The MACRO Project will cover all expenses for the production, mounting, and leasing of the billboard. Additionally, although not guaranteed, The MACRO Project might be able to cover the documentation (photography and/or videography) of the billboard.
MACRO, based in the Finger Lakes region of Upstate NY, is a collaborative initiative by curators Camaron Cohen and Rodrigo Guzman-Serrano dedicated to transforming public spaces and urban infrastructure through art exhibitions and installations. By claiming and repurposing billboards and other sites into dynamic art spaces, we challenge traditional perceptions and embed art within the urban fabric in a critical yet accessible way. Our mission is to offer viewers an alternative perspective, blending art into everyday landscapes while sparking meaningful conversations about art, society, and the environment.
How to apply
Submission Specifications:
There is no application fee. Please submit the following items via google form by
Up to three (3) original artworks* with corresponding title, media, original size, and date.
Current town/city of residence. Artists must be living and working in New York State by the time of the exhibition (August-September 2026).
Short artist statement/bio (less than 500 words).
All images must be .jpg and minimum 300 dpi. No exceptions.
fee: none
deadline: Sunday, April 19th, 2026 at 11:59 (EST).
more info: https://www.themacroproject.art/2026opencall
