Reminder: This form will close at 11:59 pm CST, on September 16, 2026 

 

Art on the Horizon

As part of DFW International Airport terminal expansion project, the airport’s reimagined plan for public art at the Airport marks a transformative commitment to integrate about a dozen new artworks into redesigned Terminals C and the new Terminal F from 2026 to 2030.

Thoughtfully placed throughout the terminals, each artwork will be selected based on its ability to inspire wonder and discovery, transforming the airport into a cultural hub. To ensure a rigorous selection process, an Airport Art Advisory Committee has been assembled, composed of recognized local arts professionals with diverse backgrounds and expertise from Dallas and Fort Worth. Their guidance will help ensure the highest artistic standards.

 

Current Open Call

Call C: Terminal C Phase 2 (North)

Call C offers art opportunities, open to emerging and established artists and welcomes submissions from all artists located in the United States.

Read more about the opportunities at: https://www.dfwairport.com/explore/art/

Status: Accepting Applications Until 11:59 CST on September 16, 2026

 

There are approximately 20 questions to help streamline application review times. 

We encourage applicants to dedicate time to read through each question carefully and craft thoughtful responses. 

 

Questions Period: August 17 – September 3, 2026 If you have any questions about the public art opportunity or the application process for Call B, please email DFWart@MASSIVart.com and register for the virtual information session on September 02, 2026. Register to the Virtual September 02 Information Session  Here

 

Your application must include the following to be considered:  

1. Artistic Statement and Biography (1-page / 500-word limit) 
   • Describe your artistic practice, the themes, or concepts that drive your work, and what you aim to communicate through your art. Include a short overview of your career as an artist, highlighting key achievements, exhibitions, awards, education, and any relevant experience.
2. Letter of Interest. (1-page / 500-word limit)
   • Describe why you are interested in the opportunity, discuss how your artwork achieves the goals of this opportunity and align with DFW's public art vision
3. Resume / CV (2-page limit per team member).
   • Include current professional experience, past public art experience, awards and achievements, along with other information relevant to the call. Each CV must include the artist's name, address, email, webpage, and phone number on the first page.
4. Existing Artwork (2-page limit per project/artwork).  
   • Include up to three existing artworks that can be retrofitted to be displayed at DFW Airport Terminal C Baggage Claim areas. Eligible artworks must be pre-produced. 
   • For each artwork, provide the following: 
     1. Title
     2. Medium(s)
     3. Artwork Length (up to 60 sec.)
     4. Current dimensions and resolution
     5. Year completed
     6. Past exhibitions of the artwork (if applicable) 
     7. Short artwork description (250 words max)
     8. Outline of what curatorial themes the artwork connects to (250 words max) 
     9. Outline the process you will take to retrofit your existing artwork for the site conditions.
     10. Up to 3 photographs stills per project

Cost Estimate for Your Existing Digital Video Art 

Artwork Budget: $15,000 – $50,000 USD

The budget range is intended to support a diversity of artistic practices, career levels, and technical approaches. Artists are encouraged to propose a fee that reflects their practice and the scope, complexity, and production requirements of their work. A detailed budget and rationale must be provided to support the proposed fee.

Please provide a cost estimate for DFW Airport to display your existing digital video artwork. Your fee should consider the following:

• Artist fees
• Technical programming, artwork reformatting and optimization
• 10-year exclusive Airport license, followed by an indefinite non-exclusive license, allowing the airport to retain and present the artwork within its collection long term.
• The artwork will be displayed across multiple digital screens (maximum 7 screens) that are 30’ x 3’4”
• Artworks may be up to 60 seconds in length. Preference will be given to works that can be looped indefinitely. 
• Display on a screen for the following specs:
  • Screen is LSCC018-GZ, Pixel pitch is 1.875 mm, Resolution 14240 px x 540 px, size 30’w x 3’4”H

In the table below, please indicate an estimated fee for each artwork.

Note: All fields must be completed for this section to be considered complete.

Professional Artist Career Levels:

• Emerging or Early Career: The artist or artist team is in the early stages of building recognition in their art practice, typically with local or regional visibility. Emerging artists may have 0–4 years of professional experience working in digital art, or may be experienced artists who have recently shifted their focus to these forms.
• Mid-career: The artist or artist team has developed a consistent body of digital art with a defining style, achieving local, regional, or even national recognition. These artists may have a breadth of professional achievements, such as solo and group exhibitions, grants, or awards specific to digital art. While not strictly tied to years of experience, mid-career artists in this category typically have 5–9 years of practice with digital art.
• Established: The artist or artist team has an extensive body of digital art and consistently garners national or international recognition. These artists are often noted for their significant contributions to the field of digital art. While not strictly categorized by years, established artists in this area often have over 10 years of experience developing their practice in digital art.

Part 5: References

Please provide two references. Please provide the contact information for two professional or educational references, including their name, phone number, and email address.

Terms and Conditions of Working with DFW Airport

Please review the following terms carefully. If selected, artists will be required to enter into a contract with DFW Airport and accept these terms.  

The artists retain attribution (named author of the work) and integrity rights that they have or may have in the artworks created for the Project. The artist understands that the artwork will be part of the Client’s collection and will be associated with its activities. The artist therefore does not consider the following acts to constitute a violation of the artist’s moral rights:

• Allowing the client over time or choose not to exhibit the artwork.
• The artist will also grant the client an irrevocable right to make video recordings/clips and/or take photographs of the artwork.
• Artist will grant the client a license to use the 1 minute video excerpt of the work in two portions: a. Exclusive License Period for a period of 10 years, and b. And non exclusive license for an indefinite period after the 10 years. During the exclusive period, Artist shall not license the licensed clip to any other airport or aviation facility.
• The client will have the right to play this video in Terminal C and over the x7 baggage claim screens only.

Client will not distort or modify the design intent of the artwork unless required for maintenance or functionality within the Airport.

Thank you for completing your application. 

Please keep the following in mind when submitting:

• Ensure your application is complete and accurate to the best of your knowledge. Once submitted, no further changes can be made.

• If your application includes multiple images and videos, the upload process may take up to 30 minutes. A stable high-speed internet connection is recommended.

• Upon successful submission, you will receive an email confirmation with a copy of your responses. Please check your spam and junk folder for this email. 

  

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