Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) has opened submissions for its 2024-2025 Art in the Airport program

Calling all artists — the local airport’s initiative aims to offer local artists the opportunity to showcase their work to a broad audience traveling through the airport.

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Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) has opened submissions for its 2024-2025 Art in the Airport program, calling on local artists to display their work in the airport. The airport’s initiative aims to offer artists the opportunity to showcase their work to a broad audience traveling through the airport.

How to apply

Artists must send their information to submissions@flycae.com by Thursday, Nov. 30 at 5 p.m. Submissions must include:

  • Contact details (Name, address, phone, email, and website)
  • An artist bio
  • An artist’s statement
  • At least five images representing the artist’s artwork.

Note: artists must reside in a Midlands county to be eligible and selected exhibits must contain a minimum of twelve pieces. The selected artists will be notified on Friday, Dec. 15, and a public announcement will be made on Tuesday, Dec. 19.

If interested, read through all exhibit requirements and more.

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