Southwest Gate Portal Artworks Grant

Southwest Gate Portal Artworks Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Houston Arts Alliance
Amount: US $60,000
Last Updated: November 23, 2025

Summary

The Southwest Gate Portal Artworks Grant invites artists to design and install significant artworks for the Houston Airports West Concourse Expansion at William P. Hobby Airport. This project aims to create six unique pieces that reflect Houston's diverse culture and vibrant spirit, enhancing the experience of millions of travelers. Commissioned by Houston Airports and Southwest Airlines, these artworks will form a vital part of the City of Houston’s Civic Art Collection, celebrating local creativity and identity.

Overview

Summary On behalf of Southwest Airlines, Houston Arts Alliance invites artists and artist teams to submit qualifications to design, fabricate, and install Gate Portal Artworks for the Houston Airports West Concourse Expansion Project at William P. Hobby Airport. This opportunity calls for a series of six significant artwork additions, commissioned by Houston Airports in partnership with Southwest Airlines, to be included in the City of Houston’s Civic Art Collection. The Gate Portal Artworks will be highly visible to millions of annual travelers, creating a memorable and lasting impression of Houston as a vibrant, dynamic, and creative city. Envisioned as defining visual moments for passengers departing Houston, the artworks will be installed atop large tile walls at six locations along the north and south gate seating areas. Each commission offers a distinct opportunity for artists to express Houston’s variety of people, cultures, environments, and events through original, locally inspired works. Collectively, these artworks will form a powerful and multifaceted portrait of the city’s identity and creative energy. The Hobby Airport West Concourse Expansion will include seven new gates, a state-of the-art baggage handling system, additional baggage claim carousels and a protective canopy connecting the terminal to the parking garage. Houston Airports is the City of Houston’s Department of Aviation. Comprised of George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Ellington Airport (EFD) / Houston Spaceport, Houston Airports served 63 million passengers in 2024. Houston Airports form one of the largest airport systems in North America and serves as a primary gateway to Latin America and the South-Central region of the United States. Houston Airports is the winner of the World’s Best Airport Art Program, awarded by Skytrax in 2023, 2024 and 2025. Civic Art at Houston Airports enhances the passenger experience by building and presenting a world-class collection of regional, national and international artworks.

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