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Courtesy of Michael Singer Studio; Photo: Jeremy Green

Art can be found everywhere at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport!

AUS Permanent Art - Pre Security

Permanent public art at AUS

 8 Big Guitats

Eight Big Guitars, 2006

Artists: Various local artists, commissioned by Gibson Guitars, Art In Public Places (AIPP) Collection

Location: Baggage Level


 Art Terrazzo

Art Terrazzo: Austin in 1839 & Texas Rivers, 1999 

Artist: Lawrence W. Speck Studio at PageSoutherlandPage

Location: Pre-Security Checkpoints, lower level, baggage claim floor


 Barbara Jordan Statue

True Patriot: Barbara Jordan Memorial Statue, 2002

Artist: Bruce Wolfe, Art In Public Places (AIPP) Collection

Location: Pre-Screening, lower level, across from the central exit doorway


Carved Granite Glyphs

Carved granite glyphs, 1999

Artist: Philippe Klinefelter

Location: Pre-Security Checkpoints, lower level, wall behind baggage carousels 


Hand-forged handrails by Lars Stanley

Forged steel handrails, 1999

Artist: Lars Stanley

Locations: Public stairways and along glass balconies


 Jimmy Jalapeeno painting series

Green Austin Series, 1991

Artist: Jimmy Jalapeeno, Art In Public Places (AIPP) Collection

Locations: Pre-Screening area, east & west sides of the ticket lobby exits


 Hill of the Medicine Man mural

Hill of the Medicine Man, 1999

Artist: Thomas Evans, Art In Public Places (AIPP) Collection

Location: Pre-Screening area, above east ticket counters


Bergstrom Air Force History Exhibit

History of Bergstrom Air Force Base 

Courtesy of: Bergstrom-Austin Community Council Collection & Austin Scale Modelers Society

Location: Pre-Security Checkpoints, west ticket lobby - before Checkpoint 3


 Jill Bedgood, AIPP art mirrors

Reality - Texas - Mythology, 1999

Artist: Jill Bedgood, Art In Public Places (AIPP) Collection

Locations: Restrooms throughout the Barbara Jordan Terminal


To Parts Unknown mural

To Parts Unknown, 1999

Artist: Sandra Fiedorek, Art In Public Places (AIPP) Collection

Location: Pre-screening main floor, wall overlooking escalators to lower level baggage claim


 The Visit mural

The Visit, 1999

Artist: Fidencio Duran, Art In Public Places (AIPP) Collection

Location: Pre-Screening area, above west ticket counters


Voyages artwork

Voyages, 1999

Artist: Judy Jensen, Art In Public Places (AIPP) Collection

Location: Pre-Screening, west ticket lobby granite wall - before Checkpoint 3

Permanent public art at AUS campus

 Leaf, Pod, & Samara by John Christensen

Leaf, Pod & Samara, 1999

Artist: John Christensen, Art In Public Places (AIPP) Collection

Location: Lower level outside of Barbara Jordan Terminal, near column D


Shock Egg by Eric Eley

Shock Egg, 2015

Artist: Eric Eley, Art In Public Places (AIPP) Collection

Location: Spirit of Texas Drive, near Cell Phone Lot


Checker Burst by Eric Eley

Checker Burst, 2015

Artist: Eric Eley, Art In Public Places (AIPP) Collection

Location: Spirit of Texas Drive, near Cell Phone Lot


Transition tile artwork

Transition, 2006

Artist: James E. Talbot, Art In Public Places (AIPP) Collection

Location: East & west pedestrian bridges from garage to Barbara Jordan Terminal 


 Uplifted Ground by Michael Singer Studio

Uplifted Ground, 2015

Artist: Michael Singer Studio, Art In Public Places (AIPP) Collection

Location: The Car Rental Facility veranda and walkway to the Barbara Jordan Terminal

Meanderwing public art installation by Marc Fornes

Meanderwing, 2020

Artist: Marc Fornes, THEVERYMANY, Art In Public Places (AIPP) Collection

Location: Pedestrian walkway between the CONRAC Car Rental Facility and the Blue Garage.

Plume public art installation by Clay Odom and Kory Bieg

Plume, 2022

Artist: Clay Odom & Kory Bieg, Art In Public Places (AIPP) Collection

Location: Pedestrian walkway adjacent to Surfact Lot C

AUS Art Past Security Checkpoints

All artwork located Past Security Checkpoints is available for view by ticketed passengers only.

Permanent art inside the terminal

 Austin Downtown Cruiser (day)

Austin Downtown Cruiser (Day) , 2009

Artist: Young-Min Kang, Art In Public Places (AIPP) Collection

Location: Past Security Checkpoints, west mezzanine wall


 Austin Downtown Cruiser (night)

Austin Downtown Cruiser (Night), 2009

Artist: Young-Min Kang, Art In Public Places (AIPP) Collection

Location:Past Security Checkpoints, east mezzanine wall


 Claudia Reese restroom tiles

Austin Icon Ceramic Tiles, 1999

Artist: Claudia Reese & Phil Martin, Cera-Mix Studio

Location: Past Security Checkpoints, inside restrooms


 Sister City Exhibit

Austin's Sister Cities 

Five cases containing various gifts of state

Location: Past Security Checkpoints, east concourse, under East Mezzanine staircase


 Birds of Texas mural

Birds of Texas, 2019

Artist: Mila Sketch

Locations: Gate 12 Hold Room, Pet Relief Area


 Fan Blade sculpture

Jet Engine Turbine Blade, 2003

By: CFAN & Custom Creation

Location: Past Security Checkpoints, east concourse, East Mezzanine staircase


 La Musica Sigue mural

La Musica Sigue, 1999

Artist: Raul Valdez

Location: Past Security Checkpoints, west end of the concourse


 Lindbergh Lands In Paris painting

Lindbergh Lands in Paris, 1975

Artist: Rosemary Mahoney

Location: Past Security Checkpoints, west concourse, mezzanine level, near entryway to airline clubs


 Limestone towers

Limestone Faced Towers, 2015

By: PSP Architects & Escobedo Construction

Location: Past Security Checkpoint 1 - post security screening


 Jill Bedgood, AIPP medalions

Reality - Texas - Mythology, 1999

Artist: Jill Bedgood, Art In Public Places (AIPP) Collection

Locations: Past Security Checkpoints, above water fountains


Texas Horizon Benches

Texas Horizon Benches2015

Artist: Hawkeye Glenn

Location: Past Security Checkpoint 1 - post security screening


URBAN Nature mural

URBAN Nature Series

Artist: Mila Sketch

Locations: Men's and Ladies Restroom, Gate 10 area


Interimaginary Departures art installation by Janet Zweig

Interimaginary Departures, 2021

Artist: Janet Zweig, Art In Public Places (AIPP) Collection

Location: Past Security Checkpoints, next to Gate 14

Art in international arrivals

 


 A Place to Call Home mural

A Place To Call Home, 2018

Artist: Rakhee Jain Desai

Location: International Arrivals Corridor 


 Timelines art installation

Time Lines, 2014

Artist: Mikyoung Kim, Art In Public Places (AIPP) Collection

Location: Customs Border Patrol Processing Atrium

Other Art Resources

Art In Public Places (AIPP)

On View Now: AUS Changing Exhibits Program

AUS Map of Art Locations

Music In The Air Program