FAQ'S ABOUT ART AND EXHIBITIONS
Q: Where are the art and exhibitions located?
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
- Terminal 2 atrium, lower concourse hallway
- Terminal 3 levels 1, 2, 3
- Terminal 4 levels 1, 2, 3; concourses C, D, International Walkway
- East Economy Parking Garages A, B
- Operations Center outside
- Rental Car Center lobby, hallways, atriums, outside
- 24th Street at Buckeye; 24th Street north of Buckeye on east side
Phoenix Deer Valley Airport
- Lobby, restaurant, outside
Phoenix Goodyear Airport
- Lobby, hallway
Q: How large is the airport’s art collection?
- In 2007, the Phoenix Airport Museum collection included approximately 500 works of art.
- Some examples are ceramic tile and mixed-media murals, metal and ceramic sculptures, photographic and digital prints, acrylic and oil paintings, and fine-art prints using various techniques.
- Most of the collection is on view in “permanent” locations or in temporary exhibitions.
Q: How is art acquired?
- Art collecting began in the early 1960s with purchases made as terminals were constructed.
- Most art is still acquired with construction funds.
- A 1986 Phoenix ordinance authorizes up to one percent of capital improvement projects (construction monies) to be spent on art commissions and purchases.
- The commissioning/purchasing process is managed by the Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture in collaboration with Phoenix Airport Museum staff.
Q: Who chooses the exhibitions?
- Phoenix Airport Museum staff collaborates with artists, collectors and museums to either bring in existing exhibitions or to create new ones.
- Exhibitions may consist partly or solely of works from the airport’s collection.
- Exhibitions may include aviation history or natural history elements.
Q: How often do the exhibitions change?
In general, each exhibition is on view for six months.
Q: Do you have permanent exhibitions that don’t change?
Nothing is ever “permanent” in a dynamic place like Sky Harbor airport. However, we do have a few exhibitions that are ongoing. They have been on view for several years. Examples are:
- Arizona’s Bizarre and Beautiful Bugs, Phoenix Sky Harbor Terminal 3, Level 2 east end
- Phoenix Deer Valley Airport History, Phoenix Deer Valley Airport lobby
- Phoenix History, Phoenix Sky Harbor Terminal 2, lower concourse hallway
- Rivets, Radials and Runways, Phoenix Goodyear Airport lobby
Q: When may I see the art?
- Phoenix Sky Harbor locations: 24 hours daily
- Phoenix Deer Valley and Phoenix Goodyear Airports: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily
Q: Who should I contact if I’m interested in purchasing artwork?
- Artwork from the Phoenix Airport Museum collection is not for sale.
- Artwork on loan from museums and other institutions is not for sale.
- Artwork on loan from artists or galleries may be purchased directly from an artist or gallery after the exhibition ends.
- For specific information, call the Phoenix Airport Museum office, (602) 273-2105.
Q: What if I need help finding art or exhibitions, or I have other questions?
- Ask the Information Booth personnel
- Ask the Navigators (in purple)
- Check the airport Web site
- Call the Phoenix Airport Museum staff at (602) 273-2105
