World Class Public Art Program
Houston Airports Art is the public art program of Houston Airports, home to one of the largest art collections in the aviation industry. The civic art collection features nearly 450 works by local, national and international artists.
In addition to its permanent collection, Houston Airports presents more than a dozen rotating exhibitions each year through cultural collaborations with institutions such as NASA, the 1940 Air Terminal Museum, the Orange Show Center for Visionary Art, FotoFest, the Houston Botanic Garden and the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
The mission of Houston Airports Art is to enhance the passenger experience and reflect the spirit of Houston through dynamic, diverse and inspiring works of art.
Skytrax named Houston Airports World's Best Airport Art Program in 2023, 2024, and 2025.
Artist in Residence
Provides local artists with studio space in the airport, a stipend and direct engagement with travelers.
Airport Art Ambassador
Brings creative practitioners into the terminals during peak periods to engage travelers through live artmaking.
Harmony in the Air
Offers daily live music performances across multiple stages.
View the weekly schedule here.
Civic Art Collection
Houston Airports is home to one of aviation's largest civic art collections, with nearly 450 works on display across its terminals.
The collection spans a range of styles, scales and media—from painting and photography to jewelry, monumental sculpture, drawing and immersive installations. It reflects the distinctive creativity of artists from the greater Houston area and beyond, strongly emphasizing Texas talent alongside national and international voices.
Cultural Collaborations
Houston Airports partners with local institutions to present more than a dozen rotating exhibitions annually through cultural collaborations.
These exhibitions feature contributions from organizations such as NASA, the 1940 Air Terminal Museum, the Orange Show Center of Visionary Art, FotoFest, the Houston Botanic Garden and the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. By showcasing Houston’s rich cultural landscape, these collaborations promote the local creative community, enhance the passenger experience and reinforce a strong sense of place.
Performing Arts Program
Our globally acclaimed program has a roster of over 127 professional musicians of a diverse repertoire spanning Classical, Jazz, Bossa-Nova, and Country Western. Several perform in other stellar Houston music venues such as the Houston Symphony, the Houston Grand Opera, and the Houston Ballet.
Airport Art Ambassador
Houston Airports enhances the guest experience by inviting travelers to engage with local creatives.
Airport Art Ambassadors include roaming artists, poets, crafters and caricaturists who create on-the-spot works for passengers of all ages—offering travelers a unique keepsake and a memorable moment along their journey. This program complements the Artist in Residence initiative, the country's longest continuously running airport residency program. This program brings local artists into the terminals to demonstrate their creative process in real time.
Art in the News
Houston Airports Art is an award-winning public art program that continues to capture attention worldwide.
Since 2023, international air transport rating agency Skytrax has recognized Houston Airports as having the World's Best Airport Art program. See how Houston sets the standard for airport art—one story at a time.