Call for Artists – Granbury Regional Airport Terminal Art

The City of Granbury, through the Granbury Cultural Arts Commission (the Commission), is inviting artists to submit proposals for an original suspended sculpture and or mural to adorn the airport terminal’s cove ceiling. The City has allocated a budget of $10,000 for the design, fabrication, and installation of the piece. However, proposals with higher budgets may also be considered if they strongly align with the vision for this public art installation.

Not long ago, the City of Granbury (The City) was considered a quiet, sleepy town. Today, it’s a thriving destination known for its bustling shops, vibrant restaurants, and diverse entertainment options. Now, with a growing reputation as a premier Texas getaway, Granbury has added another highlight to its list: the Granbury Regional Airport.

Located just off U.S. Highway 377, the airport recently unveiled a new 4,000-square-foot terminal and a mile-long runway. It’s quickly becoming a hub for both private aviation and corporate travel, with single-engine turboprops sharing the ramp with sleek corporate jets.

One of the most striking features of the new terminal is its cove ceiling, which creates a soft, rounded look and incorporates integrated changing LED lighting within the cove to enhance its visual effect. This ceiling was specifically engineered to support a suspended sculpture weighing up to 450 pounds.

The City of Granbury, through the Granbury Cultural Arts Commission (the Commission), is inviting artists to submit proposals for an original suspended sculpture and or mural to adorn the terminal’s cove ceiling. The City has allocated a budget of $10,000 for the design, fabrication, and installation of the piece. However, proposals with higher budgets may also be considered if they strongly align with the vision for this public art installation.

Key Details:

·         Submission Deadline: June 24, 2025

·         Commission Meeting Review and Selection of Concept: July 17, 2025, next step City Council.

·         City Council Review and Concept Approval: Required

·         Location: Granbury Regional Airport, 400 Howard Clemmons Rd., Granbury, TX 76048

·         Maximum Weight for Sculpture: 450 lbs Maximum

Submission Requirements:

·         Concept design with a detailed narrative

·         Full budget breakdown, including all associated costs and fees

·         Examples of past installed works to demonstrate experience

·         Commission reserves the right to request additional information as needed during the review process

Artists are encouraged to visit the Granbury Regional Airport during regular business hours to view the space in person. Images of the cove ceiling in the terminal are included below, along with a blueprint of the terminal entrance floor plan (note: the blueprint does not depict the cove ceiling).

We look forward to your creative visions and to making the Granbury Regional Airport a landmark of artistic and civic pride.

 Submission Requirements:

·         Concept design with a detailed narrative

·         Full budget breakdown, including all associated costs and fees

·         Examples of past installed works to demonstrate experience

·         Commission reserves the right to request additional information as needed during the review process

The project is open to all artists age 18 and over.