PURPOSE
From August 2025 to September 2026, Springfield-Branson National Airport removed more than
80,000 square feet of its locally iconic water, grass and rock carpet. More than flooring, these
custom-created carpet designs reflected the region’s unique, shared history, and its removal
unlocked a level of nostalgia that led to three carpet squares being acquired by the Springfield
History Museum on the Square.
To honor the legacy and impact of the SGF carpet, the Springfield-Branson National Airport is
seeking submissions of a permanent art piece to display to the public.
Artists are invited to create digital mock-ups of permanent art pieces that feature the carpet and
our airport code, SGF, in a prominent way. Artists can access CMYK print ready images of the
carpet square for their concepts. Artists should also include an artist statement that includes
rationale for the piece, including how it pays homage to the SGF carpet, its impact on the greater
Springfield, Mo. Community and its intended impact on the flying public today.
The airport will provide some of the materials and the chosen artist will be awarded a contract
not to exceed $5,000.
All submissions must be sent via email to Ren Luebbering at [email protected].
CALENDAR – IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES
October 26, 2026 Online entry begins on Oct. 26, 2026
December 1, 2026 Entry deadline midnight CST.
December 18, 2026 Juror results notifications via email from SGF
February 18, 2027 Delivery deadline
March 1, 2027 Showcasing of artwork at Good Morning, Springfield event at SGF
For full details, please check out the Prospectus here: https://www.flyspringfield.com/resources/media/user/1793037477-2027_CARPET_PUBLIC_ART_PROJECT.pdf
