Call to South Florida Artists: America 250 Airplane Project – Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport

Call to South Florida Artists: America 250 Airplane Project

Location: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Application Deadline: April 9, 2026 (11:59 PM EST)
Budget: $95,000

Opportunity Overview
The Broward County Aviation Department, in collaboration with the Broward Cultural Division’s Public Art & Design Program, invites professional South Florida artists to create an artwork on the exterior of a Boeing 727 aircraft at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. This highly visible project will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States and serve as a bold visual landmark for millions of airport visitors and travelers.

Project Scope
The selected artist or artist team will:
• Design, fabricate, and install an original artwork on the airplane exterior
• Develop a concept that reflects:
• American culture and history
• Patriotism
• Community pride
• Create a visually compelling experience for both:
• Airport passengers (arrivals and departures)
• Viewers from nearby roadways

The artwork may be painted directly onto the aircraft or applied as a wrap. All materials must be durable, easy to maintain, and suitable for outdoor conditions.

Artist Responsibilities
The selected artist/team will be responsible for:
• Concept development and design refinement
• Integration of the artwork with the aircraft structure
• Coordination with Aviation staff for site access
• Participation in community engagement and educational outreach
• Attending required site visits

Project Timeline
• Artist Selection: May 2026
• Project Completion: July–August 2026

Budget
The total project budget is $95,000 (all-inclusive) and covers:
• Artist fees and design
• Materials, fabrication, and installation
• Travel, insurance, and taxes
• Meetings, presentations, and related project costs

Eligibility
Applicants must be:
• Professional artists (18 years or older)
• Based in South Florida (Broward, Miami-Dade, or Palm Beach County)

Selected artists must be able to obtain and maintain an Airport Security Identification Display Badge, which includes a background check and fingerprinting.

Selection Process
Applications will be reviewed by a panel of arts professionals, community representatives, and Public Art & Design Committee members.

A shortlist of finalists will be invited to:
• Develop a preliminary proposal
• Participate in an interview

Finalists will receive a $1,000 honorarium to support proposal development.

Application Requirements
Applications must be submitted online and include:
• Letter of Interest
Outline your interest, artistic approach, and relevant experience
• Professional Résumé
Include past public art projects with budgets and references
(Teams must submit a résumé for each member)
• Work Samples
• 10 images of completed work (no renderings)
• One artwork per image (no composites)
• Teams may submit 10 images per member
• Annotated Image List
Include title, year, materials, dimensions, location, project budget, and description for each work

Hard copy submissions will not be accepted.

How to Apply
Submit your application via Submittable:
https://browardcountyculturaldivision.submittable.com/submit

Deadline
Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 11:59 PM (EST)

Contact
For questions, contact:
Christina Roldan, Public Art Project Manager
📞 954-359-6481
📧 croldan@broward.org