Rare chance to get your art displayed at the Burj Khalifa

Have 1.2 million LED lights display your work
Rare chance to get your art displayed at the Burj Khalifa
The dazzling light shows at the Burj Khalifa Dubai

Since its installation, the world has marvelled at the stellar light shows the Burj Khalifa in Dubai puts up. Now, you have a chance to have your work displayed on the world's largest LED screen: the Burj Khalifa and Emaar Properties have launched an exciting initiative, calling all graphic designers and artists to submit their light or 3D mapping designs for a chance to have it showcased on the world's tallest tower.

How to get your art displayed on the Burj Khalifa in Dubai

Whether you're a creative prodigy, or a professional, or even just starting out in a career in art, the Burj Khalifa Open Call initiative is a platform that's welcoming all.

 

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You have till 31 December to send in your entries. One design will be selected every week and projected on the 109,252sqm screen of the Burj, which holds more than 1.2 million LED lights, frequently showcasing extravagant light shows on the 828-meter-high façade.

The Dubai landmark currently holds the Guinness World Record for the largest light and sound show on a single structure. These shows often display the country's flag and movie posters, honour international events and express support and solidarity with countries facing hardships. It's latest work that caught the world's attention was a tribute to actor Shah Rukh Khan on his birthday on 4 November.

How does the Burj Khalifa art initiative work

You can register your details and submit your work on the initiative's official website.

Share your design online and tag the Burj Khalifa's Instagram handle for a chance to get reposted.

You can download their content creation manual to design your artwork in accordance with how it will be projected.

You can submit your work individually or even as a group.

Submissions will be accepted from all over the world.