2016 Flying Solo Exhibition Series - 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. The series is supported by the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority and funded through an agreement with the Tennessee Arts Commission.

This opportunity is only open to Tennessee residents or artists who can demonstrate a strong connection to Tennessee through prior residency or their work. Artists must choose one category per application: Ticketing Lobby (large-scale 2-dimensional or low-profile 3-dimensional media with site-specific proposal); Meeter/Greeter Exhibit Cases (3-dimensional media); Concourse C Exhibit Walls (2-dimensional media including photography, framed or protected by plexi with profile less than 4" including frame); or Concourse A Exhibit Cases (community groups, non-profit organizations, universities, and other groups with Tennessee connection). Honoraria awarded to selected artists range from $500 to $1,000.

Selection criteria include professional qualifications, proven experience with similar installations, and artistic merit. 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. Up to 10 applications may be submitted per artist. Deadline is March 31, 2016 at 12 Midnight Mountain Standard Time / 1:00 a.m. Central Standard Time.