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Bauer Media Outdoor UK, in partnership with Curiosity Un(Ltd), is proud to announce the 10 winning artworks from this year's Designs4Change competition. This national art campaign marks the 60th anniversary of the Race Relations Act by transforming public spaces into a gallery for change.

Selected from powerful entries by visual artists and illustrators across the UK, the winning designs are now displayed on Bauer Media Outdoor's digital Out of Home network. These works, reflecting themes of justice, equality, and protest, will be visible on bus stops, shopping centres, and train stations, reaching millions across the UK until 30 September.

With the winning artists in attendance, all ten winning artworks will be showcased on 28 August on a giant digital outdoor screen at We The Curious in Bristol. This date holds special significance, as it marks the victory of the Bristol Bus Boycott and the day Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech.

This year's competition launched as part of the Bristol Bus Boycott 360 campaign and builds on the success of Bauer Media Outdoor's 2024 collaboration with Curiosity Un(Ltd). Supported by a £100k media space donation, Designs4Change will be brought to life across the media owner’s estate, offering a nationwide gallery that celebrates creativity, community, and the power of diverse voices.

Julz Davis, Disruptor-In-Chief of Curiosity Un(Ltd), said: "In a pivotal year for peaceful protest, we are delighted to work with Bauer Media Outdoor. Designs4Change is more than just an art competition; it's a movement for representation, recognition, and resilience. We thank all entrants from across the UK and congratulate this year's 10 deserving winners. Look out for their powerful work on display until 30 September."

Martin Corke, Chief Marketing Officer at Bauer Media Outdoor, says: "Designs4Change reminds us of the power that creativity has to spark conversation, especially when displayed where people live, work, and move. As we honour 60 years since the Race Relations Act, we're proud to turn our screens into a national gallery, elevating voices that demand to be seen and heard, whilst reinforcing our role in public spaces."

Winner, Megan Tracey from Birmingham, said: "It's a great feeling to create something that commemorates figures instrumental in UK activism. My piece aims to foreground the strength of grassroots movements and encourage the idea that there is always more room to grow."

Eireen Joao Castano from Southampton, inspired by Richard Hooker's By the Bus Stop, said: "This design celebrates the 60th Anniversary of the Race Relations Act, displaying its lasting impact through a bus stop. A place where cultures and ethnicities mix every day, it remains constant—a perfect metaphor for Britain. It captures the modern multicultural life made possible by the Act and pioneers like Paul Stephenson."

Opeyemi Victor Olupese, who created Paul Stephenson's Boycott, said: "Inspired by the theme 'Echoes of Protest. Agents of Change’, winning this competition is an incredible honour. I'm proud that my artwork can contribute to the conversation around race, justice, and remembrance, especially as it marks such a powerful moment in history."

Commemorative activities will continue with some of the winning artworks featuring in the national touring Tapestry of Black Britons, followed by an exhibition during Black History Month and a youth symposium at We The Curious on 10 November. The 60th anniversary of the passing of the Race Relations Act will be marked with a large-scale public event on 11 November. 

The public is invited to join the conversation by sharing photos and reflections on the winning Designs4Change, using the hashtag #Designs4Change.

For more details on the winners and the full programme of Bristol Bus Boycott 360 events, visit the Curiousity UnLtd website.