Arts in the Airport Workshop

7:45 - 8:45 a.m.

 8:45 - 9 a.m.

9 - 10:30 a.m.

The workshop opens with a showcase featuring all airports in attendance. Hear straight from your peers about what’s new and exciting with their arts programs as everyone presents stories, images, and experiences from the last year. The presentations are short and sweet, with a three-slide/five-minute limit.

10:30 - 11 a.m.

11 - 11:45 a.m.

Knowing your audience, branding guidelines, and how to distinguish exhibition graphics from airport advertisements and marketing materials.

11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

12:45 - 1 p.m.

1 - 1:30 p.m.

1:45 - 4 p.m.

We will take a tour of our host airport’s collection and exhibitions at PHL. Enjoy talks by PHL exhibiting artists, Michael Morgan, Mickayel Thurin, and George Rodriguez.

4 - 4:30 p.m.

4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Join us on a trip to The Clay Studio to view their studios and two exhibitions, The Future of Clay and Clay as Care. 

5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Enjoy an evening event at The Clay Studio, hosted by PHL! After the tour concludes, we will head up to their rooftop lounge for a cocktail reception, during which studio staff will give a throwing demo using Bikelangelo!, their bicycle-powered pottery wheel. 

7:45 - 8:45 a.m.

8:45 - 9 a.m.

9 - 10:15 a.m.

10:15 - 10:45 a.m.

10:45 a.m. - 12 p.m.

This panel presentation provides an in-depth look into performing arts within the world of aviation. Krin and Ben will share best practices for musician selection and booking, producing and curating live shows in an airport environment, and their experience with how music, dance, and other live performances have a uniquely powerful way of creating impactful connections between artists and the travelers of Minneapolis Saint Paul International Airport.

Speakers: Krin McMillen, Music and Entertainment Manager, Arts@MSP

Ben Owen, Director, Arts@MSP

12 - 1 p.m.

1 - 2 p.m.

An overview of the ACRP synthesis to be published September 2024.

Speakers: Guy Bruggerman, Public Art Collection and Conservation Manager, City of Dallas

Melissa Nemon, Owner/Founder, Nemon Consulting

2:30 - 3:45 p.m.

An informal "pass the mic" gathering to discuss hot topics and new ideas for arts in airports.

3:45 - 4 p.m.

4 - 4:30 p.m.

We will visit Percy Street, a street art project in South Philadelphia.

5 - 7 p.m.

Enjoy a private cocktail party on the second floor of Tattooed Mom, a favorite local spot and home to a not-to-be-missed street art and sticker exhibition space.

7:45 - 8:45 a.m.

8:45 - 9 a.m.

9 - 10:15 a.m.

ALB's partnership with Southwest Airlines' Repurpose with Purpose commission for a site-responsive installation.

Speaker: Kathy Greenwood, Director of Exhibitions and Programs, Albany International Airport

10:15 - 10:45 a.m.

10:45 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Presenters to speak about LA-based artist Refik Anadol and his work at LAX, followed by a panel discussion with artists, curators working in AI.

Speakers: Sarah Cifarelli, Airport Arts Manager, Los Angeles World Airports

Tim McGowan, Arts Manager, Los Angeles International Airport

12 - 1 p.m.

1 - 2:30 p.m.

Case studies from three airports on permanent art commissions and how to navigate installing work in sites that are ever-evolving.

2:30 - 3 p.m.

3 - 4 p.m.

In addition to its exhibition program, PHL presents monthly demonstrations by exhibiting artists and performers to engage airport guests and staff. Enjoy this presentation of past demos, including Marshall James Kavanaugh (Dream Poet for Hire), Philadelphia Guild of Handweavers, and pottery wheel throwing. 

4 p.m.