Arts at the Airport, Nashville International Airport - Flying Solo Exhibition Series

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 open only 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).

Selection criteria include professional qualifications, proven experience with similar installations, and artistic merit. Honoraria for selected artists range from $500 to $1,000. Complete proposals must include 10 digital images, site-specific proposal description (if applicable), two-page résumé or curriculum vitae, one to two paragraph biography, and brief artist statement. Deadline is Monday, April 5th at 12 Midnight Mountain Standard Time / 1:00 a.m. Central Standard Time.