Augusta Regional Airport Searches for Local Artists for Terminal Exhibits

Staff Report From Augusta CEO

Friday, October 4th, 2019

Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) is currently searching for local area artists to display their work in the General Aviation and Airline Terminal buildings. Two and three dimensional (2-D & 3-D) artists are welcome to submit applications. Desired artwork includes pottery, sculptures, tapestries, woodturning, painting, etc.

Two dimensional (2-D) and Three dimensional (3-D) artwork will be selected for display in the main airline terminal building and the Airport’s private aircraft terminal. These venues provide the opportunity to showcase local art to be viewed by thousands throughout the year.

If you would like to submit an example of your work, please see details below:

Example: Please send 6-10 examples of your work via photographs on a CD or website address to:

Mail:               1501 Aviation Way                                        Email: [email protected]

                        Augusta, GA 30906                OR

                        Attn: Lauren Smith

Deadline:        October 11, 2019

Requirements: Artwork must fit within one of the displays measuring the following:

Locked cabinetry with dimensions: 65.5” H x 34” W x22” D or 46” H x 67.5” W x 19” D. Shelving and display blocks are provided depending on selected pieces. A curator will install all art for these displays.

*NOTE: All submissions will be evaluated by the Augusta Regional Airport Art Committee. Artists selected for display will be notified by phone. The selected artist will not be reimbursed for their displays, however, they will be allowed to provide contact information for interested buyers. Please review and fill out AGS’s Art Policy along with your submission. This policy can be found at www.flyags.com/Resources/885.pdf