Nashville International Airport is showcasing its local talent in a big way, with the launch of its "Flying Solo" art exhibit series. Each season, travelers will find themselves amidst an ever-evolving tapestry of Nashville's finest artistic offerings. The Spring/Summer installment, which takes to the concourses until June 23, 2024, includes a roster of eight notable Nashville artists, confirmed a press release from Nashville International Airport.
The assorted mix of art, ranging from striking paintings to intricate blown glass pieces, encapsulates the essence of a thriving Nashville's arts scene. Visitors will encounter works by the likes of Sarah Clinton, whose "Notes from Nashville" series has been making waves by drawing inspiration from, and celebrating, the city's eclectic visitors and locals. Other featured talents include DaShawn Lewis, whose photography series "Presence" chronicles the significance of the everyday. "The summer installment of the 'Flying Solo' series at BNA is now open," highlighted Maury County Source, signaling the eagerly anticipated return of the exhibit last seen in March 2020.
Beyond a mere display, "Flying Solo" symbolizes BNA's commitment to integrating arts within its space, creating a dynamic environment where culture and transportation intersect. This ethos is part of the broader Arts at the Airport program, started in 1988, which turns the airport into a live gallery space featuring both permanent and temporary exhibits.
With each visit, passengers not only embark on their physical journeys but also on a cultural odyssey, courtesy of artists like Daniel Arite, Vanessa Sharp Multon, and Tammy O'Connor, among others. Travelers can experience this curated slice of Tennessee's cultural diversity and creative prowess before they even leave the ground - an opportunity that echoes the richness of Nashville's artistry outside the confines of galleries and museums. As noted in an announcement by NewsChannel 5, the exhibit strives to provide a "genuine taste of Nashville's thriving arts scene," catering not just to art aficionados but to every passerby who pauses to look, reflect, and perhaps see in a city, and in themselves, a canvas still very much in progress.
