Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) has a new interactive mural, titled “Fly With Us,” by local artist Matthew McDowell that invites passengers to take pictures with their mural ‘wings.’
Now introducing an interactive experience at RNO! When you #FlyRNO, we encourage you to strike a pose and capture the moment. Inspired by the beautiful Reno-Tahoe landscape, muralist Matthew McDowell brought to life Nevada symbols and the act of taking flight. #FlyWithUsRNOpic.twitter.com/hjLmAsVUad
— Reno-Tahoe Int’l Airport (@RenoAirport) June 15, 2023
Indianapolis artist Brenna McCarty has been commissioned to create a new art piece that will be the first permanent art installation since the new terminal opened in 2008.
Scheduled to be installed this fall, the new artwork will be a 40’ by 100’ hanging sculpture representing unity and global connection.
It will be suspended above the escalators and stairs leading into the Baggage Claim area of the terminal, so should be hard to miss.
Since 1998, local artists and arts organizations have filled PHL’s terminals with more than 500 unique exhibitions.
“PHL has a unique opportunity with its global audience to promote Philadelphia’s unique treasures to the world – its arts, culture, and history,” said Douglas. During the 25 years of the program, Douglas has drawn on the talents of local artists, the region’s cultural and creative organizations, and the holdings of the city’s museums to keep the art exhibits at PHL airport fresh, inviting, and inspiring.
Some of our favorite exhibitions include the Bottle Clock and the time PHL invited local people to display their special collections.
PHL offers 32 exhibitions annually in 16 locations throughout the airport and has four locations where the artwork remains on view long-term. There are also live artist demonstrations.
So if you’re passing through PHL airport, don’t just sit at your gate, go see some art.
For a bit of encouragement, check out the “PHL HeART Scavenger Hunt Challenge” developed by Eric Dale. Twenty-five hearts made by local street artist Amberella are hidden throughout Terminals A-East and A-West. Guests finding 10 or more by following clues on QR codes can win prizes.
Not just some plants here and there. But more than 3,500 live plants, including vines, ornamentals, palms, tropical foliage, and seasonal plants. And they’re all looked after by a crew of 3 people who grow many of the plants in an airport greenhouse and care for and maintain all the plants year-round.
During April, and in honor of Earth Day (April 22), Tampa International Airport’s interior landscaping team is showing off their green thumbs and their artistic abilities in the “Living and Breathing Art Exhibit” on Level 3 of TPA’s Main Terminal.
“We just want people to notice plants more,” said Kristina Zakarkaite of the TPA Interior Landscaping team. “Plants are usually the backdrop for everything else, but when they’re front and center, people take notice.
The exhibit includes several framed “living paintings” made with air plants (see image up top), hardy plants creating mini-ecosystems on pieces of logs, ornamental plants grown using the Japanese art of Kokedama, which features a moss-covered ball of soil wrapped with string or fishing line, and more.
Look for the Tampa International Airport’s “Living and Breathing Art Exhibit” throughout April on Level 3 of the Main Terminal in the walkway between Airside A and C near the escalators to the SkyConnect station.
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But mostly we’re excited about getting to visit the in-airport branch of Victoria Distillers, makers of Empress 1908 Gin. The first airport distillery in North America lets travelers watch their own bottles of the violet-hued gin being filled, labeled, and sealed and, we’ve heard that they serve up samples.
The program runs from 4-7 pm (not overnight) and celebrates the Museum’s current Artist and Researcher exhibition presenting art inspired by science.
Alexandra Bowers, Deciphering The Nature of Cardiokines,
For the exhibition, nine local artists were paired with local researchers to create artwork based on their different areas of study.
The teams worked side-by-side in labs, classrooms, and art studios to create works that are visual representations of the scientific progress happening in Phoenix and other places in Arizona.
During the “Night at the Museum’ event, the public will be able to meet the researchers and artists, view the collaborative artworks, and participate in an augmented reality experience that allows viewers to walk through sections of the brain.
The event is open to the public and will take place in the PHX Terminal 4, level 3 gallery.
