The Phoenix Airport Museum collection includes more than 1,000 works of art in all media.
Some examples are ceramic tile and mixed-media murals, metal and ceramic sculptures, photographic and digital prints, acrylic and oil paintings, and fine-art prints using various techniques.
The collection includes permanent art installations and portable artworks.
Art collecting began in the early 1960s, with purchases made as terminals were constructed.
Most art is still acquired with construction funds.
A 1986 Phoenix ordinance authorizes up to one percent of capital improvement projects (construction monies) to be spent on art commissions and purchases.
The commissioning/purchasing process is managed by the Phoenix Office of Cultural Affairs in collaboration with Phoenix Airport Museum staff.
Nothing is ever “permanent” in a dynamic place like Sky Harbor. However, we do have a few ongoing exhibitions. They have been on view for several years. Examples are:
Phoenix Deer Valley Airport History, Phoenix Deer Valley Airport lobby
Rivets, Radials and Runways, Phoenix Goodyear Airport lobby
