2017 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 under 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 work. Artists must choose one category per application: Ticketing Lobby (large-scale 2-dimensional or low-profile 3-dimensional media including suspended installations and sculpture, requires site-specific proposal); Art Cases (3-dimensional media); or Concourse C Exhibit Walls (2-dimensional media including photography, framed or protected by plexi with profile less than 4" including frame and molding). Honoraria awarded to selected artists range from $500 to $1,000.

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 3 applications per artist are allowed. Selection criteria include professional qualifications, proven experience with similar installations, and artistic merit. The selection committee comprises members from the Arts at the Airport Board of Directors and the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority's Community Affairs division.