Art in Public Places @ AUS: Call for Austin Artists to Contribute

For the over tens of millions of travelers we serve annually, art installations around the airport share the character of Austin and the city’s vision for the future. As that vision expands with the Journey With AUS airport expansion, so too does our art. The City of Austin Art in Public Places Program (AIPP), in collaboration with the AUS team, invites Artists nationally as well as Austin-based artists and artist-led teams to submit qualifications in consideration of collaboration, design, fabrication, and installation of new public art opportunities.

This initiative for new art installations follows the City’s 1985 AIPP ordinance, allowing for 2% of eligible capital improvement project budgets to go towards public art. Like all our airport expansion projects, these public art opportunities are funded through airport revenue and revenue bonds – not local Austin taxpayer dollars. 

“Together, art and music present a collective experiential language of authenticity and creativity that speaks uniquely to Austin’s vibe," says Constance Y. White, Airport Guest Services Art + Music Manager. "Whether arriving or departing, our passengers are imparted with unforgettable impressions of the amazing spirit of Austin and a desire to return through the airport to see, hear and be a part of our vibe.”

To submit for the Phase III opportunity including installations in restroom entries, amenity lounges, and spaces for children, Austin-based artists and artist-led teams must submit their application by Monday March 31st, 2025. More information about the opportunities, estimated budgets, and application requirements can be found through this link.