“It is nice to be noticed for my work so close to home. Every now and then, I'll hear from someone who has enjoyed my work [at the Tampa International Airport.]”

- Susan Stemple Kubes, ArtLifting Artist

In partnership with HOK, ArtLifting curates an artwork rotation program for Tampa International Airport’s SkyCenter, a development designed to welcome travelers and tenants with a vibrant sense of place. The rotation program emphasizes Florida’s natural landscape and cultural identity, introducing artwork that reflects the colors, textures, and energy of the region.

A rotating gallery wall is installed at the main entry corridor, featuring multiple artists whose works capture the brightness and spirit of Florida. The installation brings life to the space and encourages travelers to pause and connect with the stories behind each piece. The rotation program ensures the corridor feels renewed over time and expands the visibility of ArtLifting artists to a wider audience.

This project reflects Tampa International Airport’s commitment to creating environments that are functional and culturally resonant. By integrating artwork from artists with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences, the airport enriches the daily experience of travelers and staff while fostering a connection to the local community and environment.

Media

• USA Today | 10 US airports where the art is worth arriving early for

Image Descriptions

1. Banner: A wide view of the gallery wall installation, showing all 17 print reproductions arranged along the corridor. The artworks feature abstract interpretations of the Florida landscape, with vibrant blues and greens accented by pinks and oranges to suggest movement and water.

2. A closer view of 5 of the 17 prints in the gallery wall installation. These abstract paintings draw on the colors of the Florida landscape, emphasizing blues and greens with accents of pink and orange. Their sense of movement suggests flowing waterscapes. From left to right: Linda Peterson Park by Ann DesRoches, I am Rooted in Inner Peace by Quána Madison, Coral Reef 1 by Susan Stemple Kubes, Cool Rolling Melodies by Kennedy Nganga, and Lagoon by David McCauley. 

3. A closer view of 6 of the 17 prints in the gallery wall installation. These abstract works evoke the Florida landscape through layers of blue and green with contrasting pink and orange tones. Their flowing forms suggest water and coastal movement. From left to right: Sunkist by Yvette, Sapphire Sea by Damiano Austin, Movement Magnified by Elizabeth D'Angelo, Azul by Chris Marinez, Sea Creatures by Mia Brown, and Hang Ten by Gentry Gudal. 

4. A wider perspective of the gallery wall, showing the 17 print reproductions lining the corridor. The prints are framed in white frames which make their colors standout even more against the white corridor wall.