BNA Concourse D Extension: Circular Node Terrazzo Floor Art Commission

This is an opportunity for artist-teams to create a terrazzo floor design for the Circular Node located at the end point of the Concourse D Extension at Nashville International Airport. The artwork will be accessible to all BNA guests passing, boarding or awaiting flights in D Concourse (post-security). The art zone is an outer circular ring that measures 20'-0" in width, 96'-0" in diameter from one edge to the other, and 4,778 SF in area.

The terrazzo floor will be 3/8" epoxy resin terrazzo with a maximum color restriction of 7-9 colors. Colors can be achieved utilizing many types of aggregates (stone, metal, shells, glass, mirror, etc.) and epoxy resins. Colors are controlled by areas contained within metal (zinc/aluminum) strips, which can vary in thickness and may also be part of the art itself. The primary goals are to create a visually stimulating, impactful and memorable design that expresses inspiration from regional features such as Nashville, Middle Tennessee, BNA, and Aviation; design specifically for the airport environment; and enhance the existing Arts at the Airport public art collection.

The project design budget is $75,000 and fully includes artist design fees, travel costs, permits, insurance and transportation. The selected design will be implemented by a Terrazzo Floor Company selected by BNA, and the artist is expected to work with the company to oversee fabrication and installation. Artists should expect several site visits to BNA. The selected artists or artist-teams will be issued a Proposal/Design Phase Contract and collaborate with the Terrazzo Floor Company and Arts at the Airport. The final design will be approved by the Arts at the Airport Selection Committee and the MNAA Board of Commissioners.

This call is open to artists and artist-teams living in Tennessee. Applicants must have successfully completed at least one art commission (public or private) within the past five years. It is preferred for artists to have direct experience with terrazzo floor design/installation, but not mandatory. Current MNAA employees, commissioners, and Arts at the Airport Board members may not apply. Submissions must be received through CaFÉ no later than 11:59 pm MST on February 1, 2024. Required application materials include a statement of interest (one page), current resume (two pages), images/samples of past work (three) with descriptions, images of proposed design for the terrazzo floor (four), and references (three).