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AVL FORWARD: New Terminal Large-scale Art Installation
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AVL FORWARD: New Terminal Large-scale Art Installation

Asheville Regional Airport

June 22, 2026Fletcher, NC, USA (new AVL terminal — grand hall and concessions plaza)

Asheville Regional Airport RFQ for large-scale permanent sculptures in the new terminal — 'a modern gateway, humbly rooted in natural beauty,' with up to $400K and preference for western North Carolina artists.

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GARAA's AVL Forward program commissions up to two permanent terminal sculptures reflecting western North Carolina's natural beauty — a $400,000 budget covering design through installation, with WNC artist preference and $5,000 finalist honoraria.

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U.S. professional artists and artist-led teams; western North Carolina artists receive preference. RFQ qualifications only — letter of interest, process outline, CV, references, and 5–10 images of comparable large-scale installed work.

Dates & details

Deadline
11:59 PM EDT
Programme dates
Installation August–September 2027
Results
July 15, 2026 (finalist selection)
Costs to the artist
No entry fee
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Up to $400,000 total project budget; up to 2 permanent sculptures; finalists receive $5,000 honorarium
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None (RFQ)

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