Rapid City Regional Airport Temporary Art Exhibition 2019

This is an opportunity for regional artists to have artworks displayed in the departure and arrival gate areas of Rapid City Regional Airport, where they will be viewed by thousands of travelers. Proposals may be submitted by individual artists, artists working in collaboration, and nonprofit arts organizations. Exhibition proposals may be submitted for a specific location or for placement at the airport's discretion. Individual artists may submit specific individual artworks for consideration as part of juried or curated exhibition opportunities.

Artist eligibility: Individual artists must be at least 18 years of age and live and/or work within a 250-mile radius of the airport. Native American artists who do not currently live and/or work in the area are eligible by showing proof of enrollment in a federally recognized tribe located within a 250-mile radius of the airport. Artists must provide proof of residency or business location by submitting a copy of a driver's license or other proof of residency or tribal enrollment. All exhibit locations are located past the security screening checkpoint at arrival and departure gates. Spaces are well-lit and guarded but are not strictly climate, dust, or UV controlled. All installations must be durable, low maintenance, and appropriate for the airport environment. All art displays will be screened by TSA and no TSA or FAA prohibited items will be allowed.

Applications should include a portfolio of no more than 10 representative work samples and a written proposal that includes a narrative summary describing the proposed artwork, how it reflects the region and interprets the rich and diverse environments and cultural heritage of the West, and the materials to be used. If applicable, the proposal must identify the intended specific location and describe how the artwork will be presented and installed, the method of installation, required equipment, linear footage of wall space needed, any special installation requirements, and any required lighting, power, or data connections. Only two-dimensional artwork will be considered at this time. The subject matter must be appropriate for viewing in an airport venue. Rapid City Regional Airport does not accept messaging intolerant to racial, ethnic, gender or sexual identities; lewd or pornographic depictions; violent or menacing images; images relating to terrorism, aviation accidents, or death inappropriate for an airport setting; or any messaging that violates City of Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, or Federal law or policy. Applications will only be accepted through www.callforentry.org.