Call Description

The Hilton Head Island Airport Artwork Selection Committee seeks entries for a visually striking image to be reproduced and featured on a large prominent glass wall installation in the airport’s new terminal. This image will be placed in a high-traffic area of the airport.  

This exciting 2-D public art installation will serve as a welcoming experience for visitors and reflect the unique character of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. The Committee seeks entries that reflect the island’s natural beauty, rich culture, vibrant community, and sense of place.

The selected artwork will be reproduced on vinyl and placed on the glass wall that separates the security area from the passenger gates. The wall is approximately 16 feet tall and 28 feet wide. Proposed images must be able to be reproduced at this scale (vector file will be required).  Entries may feature any medium of artwork, including digital art, that may be digitally reproduced for a vinyl application according to the specifications provided by the vinyl vendor.

The image will be installed across 16 glass panels (see attached images for dimensions) that cover an area that is approximately 29 feet wide and 11 feet tall.  To receive the exact dimensions, please email natalieh@hiltonheadislandsc.gov.

Application Requirements

Each entry must include the information below. Artists may submit multiple entries.

• Artist’s name, email, phone number, and place of residence

• At least one image of the artwork(s) to be considered (a vector image file will be required if selected)

• The title (if applicable), Hilton Head Island location depicted (if applicable), and a brief description of the work (media, date created, inspiration, etc.)

•Artists may submit up to four artworks/entries. 

Eligibility Criteria

Artworks submitted should depict aspects of Hilton Head Island’s character, natural beauty, culture, or community.

A selection committee (including representatives from the Hilton Head Island Airport, local government officials, art professionals, and community members) will review all submissions and determine which image is selected for the installation.

The content of the artwork(s) should relate well to the surroundings and be attractive from a distant view, as well as up close.