2015 Flying Solo Call for Artists Nashville International Airport

Established in 1988, the Arts at the Airport Foundation showcases Tennessee's cultural heritage and creative talents through rotating public art exhibitions and permanent acquisitions at Nashville International Airport. The Flying Solo Exhibition Series, developed in 1996, provides a highly visible venue for Tennessee artists and advocates for the public value of art in the region. This opportunity is open only to Tennessee residents or artists who can demonstrate a strong connection to Tennessee through prior residency or their work.

The Flying Solo Exhibition Series is supported by the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA) and funded under an agreement with the Tennessee Arts Commission (TAC). Honoraria awarded to selected artists range from $500 to $1,000. Artists must choose one category per application submission but may submit multiple applications if their work fits more than one category: Ticketing Lobby (large-scale 2-dimensional or low-profile 3-dimensional media including suspended installations and sculpture; requires site-specific proposal explanation or sketch); Meeter/Greeter Exhibit Cases (3-dimensional media); Concourse C Exhibit Walls (2-dimensional media including photography; artwork must be framed or protected by plexiglass with profile less than 4" including frame and molding); or Concourse A Exhibit Cases (community groups, non-profit organizations, universities and other groups with Tennessee connection).

Selection criteria include professional qualifications, proven experience with similar installations, and artistic merit as evidenced by submitted visual materials. Complete proposals must include 7 digital images, site-specific proposal description (if applicable), brief artist statement, one to two paragraph biography, and two-page résumé or curriculum vitae. Deadline for proposals is March 31, 2015 at 12 Midnight Mountain Standard Time / 1:00 a.m. Central Standard Time. Up to 10 applications are allowed per artist.