Call to Artists

Tampa International Airport (TPA) seeks to commission eight (8) new artists to create bold, innovative public artwork for our collection. Commissions range from $200,000 to $1,200,000. For more information on the opportunity, eligibility, themes and objectives, budget and submission process, click here.

THE OPPORTUNITY

For more than 50 years, Tampa International Airport has been building a diverse and internationally acclaimed art collection that reflects our vibrant community. It is with great pride and anticipation that we now look to tomorrow. Your creative and innovative works can help create moments of respite, introspection and joy that the Tampa Bay community and our millions of visitors from around the world will experience for years to come.

Thanks to an expanding airport, we have identified eight new locations and now invite artists to submit their materials for consideration. A wide range of forms and media for the artwork will be considered for commissions including freestanding sculpture, wall-mounted or ceiling-hung art, technology-based art and possibly functional elements.

ARTIST SELECTION PROCESS

The process has two phases. During the first phase a Technical Evaluation Committee will conduct a review of all CaFÈ™ submitted applications and will develop a short list of Qualified Artists.

During the second phase, after the Airport Board’s approval, the Airport Public Art Committee will invite artists from the group of Qualified Artists to submit a proposal. The proposal will include a $4,000 stipend to each invited artist or artist team which will be used to develop 3-D views, a maquette, photographs of a model, or other representation to clearly communicate the invited artist’s or artist team’s concept and design intent.

The Public Art Committee will evaluate the proposals and select one finalist for each opportunity. Each finalist will be presented to the Airport’s board for approval and contract award.