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LAX Art Program’s Call to Artists

The LAX Art Program, operated by Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), has issued a call for muralists to create large-scale artworks for display in the terminals of Los Angeles International Airport. Up to ten finalists will be selected and awarded commissions ranging from $14,000 to $38,000, with murals to be installed for a minimum of two years. The initiative, part of the broader Meet Me at the Mural project, is open to professional artists, artist teams, and curators residing in Southern California, with proposals due by July 30, 2025.

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ARTPORT hosts opening for long-term exhibition, celebrating art & community

ARTPORT returned after a 10-year hiatus with a long-term exhibition at Shreveport Regional Airport, featuring original works from over 80 local and regional artists. The 16th edition, themed “In Southern Dimension,” celebrates the music history, landscapes, and cultural legacy of Shreveport-Bossier, and for the first time includes digital art, murals, and large-scale paintings alongside traditional canvas. The opening event on June 5 included live music, a silent auction benefiting Volunteers for Youth Justice, and guided tours of installations that will remain on display at the airport for three years.

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