Ever locked eyes with “Blucifer” the killer horse on your way to the Denver airport? Or flown into Tampa and taken a selfie with the 21-foot-tall Phoebe the Flamingo? Memorable art installations can make airports destinations in their own right.
While the Redmond Municipal Airport isn’t looking specifically for oversized, unsettling animal sculptures, the City of Redmond (which owns and operates the airport) is requesting proposals for six new artworks within Roberts Field’s existing terminal and its planned $180 million terminal expansion, which RDM said will add “80,000 sq. ft. of new space, 71% more waiting area, and over 6,000 sq. ft. for concessions,” plus “seven new jet bridges, doubles seating capacity, and significant accessibility upgrades.”
The art should “create and a vibrant and welcoming environment that reflects the unique spirit of Central Oregon,” an RDM press release reads, outlining three curatorial themes:
Stories of the Land – “Honoring Indigenous heritage, ranching traditions, and contemporary community life.”
Currents of Connection – “Forces that move through Central Oregon: rivers, wind, wildlife, and human relationships.”
Rhythms of the Wild – “The natural tempo of the landscape: seasonal shifts, volcanic geology, and wildlife patterns.”
“Our mission is to curate an immersive art experience that celebrates the region’s natural beauty, cultural heritage, and spirit of exploration,” said RDM Administrative Supervisor Jodi Low.
The project is open to any “emerging and established artists,” with a preference for those with connections to Central Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. Artists should be experienced with projects of “similar scale and complexity,” and “proposed materials must be durable, safe, and appropriate for a high-traffic airport environment,” per the project’s Request for Proposal.
The project’s total budget is $1 million, to be divided between the six artwork locations “based on scale, material, and installation complexity… anticipated [artist] commissions may range from $10,000 to $150,000,” the RFP reads.
To provide artists with more information, a pre-proposal conference will take place at RDM’s first floor Airport Conference Room on Friday, Jan. 23 at 10 am. This meeting can be attended virtually and will also be recorded.
The final proposal deadline is Feb. 27 at 11:59 pm.
This article appears in the Source January 22, 2026.
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