SaveArtSpace is proud to present The Butterfly Effect, a public art exhibition on billboard ad space in New York, NY, opening October 30, 2026, curated by Skip Brea.

Every mark and moment carries a history, whether metaphorical, spiritual, or physical. The theme of Stories and Movements titled “The Butterfly Effect” reflects on the moments that have shaped us, the stories we have heard, the experiences we carry, the sounds that we listen to, and the ones we still hope to encounter. It considers all the arts as powerful sources of movement and memory; the rhythms and lyrics that can transport us, connect us, or mark a particular time in our lives. This theme celebrates the energy, uncertainty, and possibility of moving through the world, as well as the stories that remain with us long after the moments have passed.

We invite artists of all ages and talents to submit their artwork between August 24 and September 21, 2026 in order to be considered for the exhibition. This is an opportunity to have your work placed on billboard ad space in New York, NY.

The application fee is $35 for 1-3 images; each additional image carries a $10 fee. Fees support the production of the exhibition, including the purchase of billboard ad space. All fees paid to SaveArtSpace are 100% tax deductible donations.

Selected artists will be announced after October 5, 2026. Public art will be on view starting October 30, 2026 in New York, NY, and will be on view for at least one month.

Curator

Skip Brea (Bronx, NY)  is an Interdisciplinary Artist, Academic, and Residency Director/Co-Creator based in New York City. His research-based practice investigates the representations of Black and Brown cultures through digital image archival research. His main concentrations focus on the canons of painting, literature, and all of the narratives and mythologies that come with them. Brea began his art practice primarily as a painter; however, he is currently working with new modes of technology as the field continues to expand. Brea is conceptualizing digital graphics and painting tools to question and remodel the history being presented in front of us, both physically, digitally, and theoretically. He deconstructs and reconstructs what we deem as potential visual history challenging what is real versus what is artificial with synthesized versions of historical visual cues.

Connect with Skip at @skipbrea.

SaveArtSpace

Founded in 2015, SaveArtSpace is a non-profit organization that works to create an urban gallery experience, launching exhibitions that address intersectional themes and foster a message of social change that benefits the working class. By placing culture over commercialism, SaveArtSpace aims to empower artists from all walks of life and inspire a new generation of young creatives and activists.