DFW Airport Art Program – Call B1

Curator Experience

Successful submissions will come from professional curators that have a demonstrated track record of organizing exhibitions or site-specific installations. Professional achievements may include organizing solo or group exhibitions, securing grants or awards, publishing written work, or collaborating with cultural institutions.

Locality

Curators and exhibited artists should be based in North Texas.

Exhibit Objectives

DFW Airport seeks to work with a local curator to activate the glass case exhibition space in the Terminal C South Baggage Claim Meeter-Greeter space. The curator will present one or more emerging artists from their local community in a 1-2 year exhibition.

*Note: Curators should feature emerging artists from their own community (e.g., a Fort Worth-based curator should showcase Fort Worth artists).

The goals of the exhibition include:

• Curate a compelling exhibition featuring one or a few impactful artworks that transform the glass case into a striking visual experience.
• Maximize the spatial impact of the glass case, ensuring the artwork(s) fully activate and engage the space.
• Display art that reflects the cultural richness and vibrancy of North Texas, celebrating local identity and unique artistic communities.
• Offer travelers a moment of reflection and engagement, turning the baggage claim area into a welcoming and enriching space.

Art Location Rendering

The following image shows the location of the artwork. Site conditions and image are subject to change based on final architectural designs and operational needs. View of Terminal C South Baggage Claim Meeter-Greeter Space glass exhibition case. The art opportunity location is highlighted in orange; this outline is conceptual, representing an approximate footprint that will be refined during the design process.

Preliminary Considerations

• Artwork Area: 27’wX2’dX10’h
• Artwork Type: Open-medium.
• Design Considerations: Detailed design considerations will be provided to shortlisted artists in Stage Two: Artwork Concept Proposal. Key Considerations include:
  • Exhibit term is 12-24 months.
  • Anticipate impact from glare of windows, sunlight, and potentially nearby LED screens.
  • Case access is from the front via glass openings.
  • The cases will have integrated lighting, power, and data points.
  • Consider one to a few captivating artworks to ensure the artwork(s) fully activate and engage with the glass case space, rather than many smaller or disconnected artifacts.
  • Curators must work with artist(s) that are based in the curators same location (e.g., a Fort Worth-based curator should showcase Fort Worth artists)
  • Consider annual maintenance needs and efficient install and dismantle during airport operations

Recommended Qualifications

The following are the minimum requirements that applicants must meet in order to be considered for the public art opportunity.

• Experience: Professional curators should have a demonstrated track record of organizing exhibitions or site-specific installations. Professional achievements may include organizing solo or group exhibitions, securing grants or awards, publishing written work, or collaborating with cultural institutions. Experience working with emerging artist is not required, but preference will be given to artist who have worked with emerging artists.
• Number of similar past projects: The curator should have organized at least one exhibition or site-specific installation of comparable scale, budget, complexity, and/or visibility.
• Exhibition & Curation Expertise: Applicants should have experience developing and managing exhibitions, considering factors such as spatial composition, audience engagement, and storytelling within a defined space.
• Curator Recognition: The curator must have recognition within the arts community (either locally, nationally, or internationally). Recognition may include awards, grants, publications, or experience organizing solo or group exhibitions for art organizations and institutions.