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URW seeks community artists for Seasonal Artist Showcase

We are excited to announce the Seasonal Artist Showcase at JFK T8. URW is committed to partnering with diverse businesses and reinventing travel experiences. To kick off our new community program, URW hosted an Artist Info Session on Jan. 4 at Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning (JCAL). This event was for artists interested in learning more about the showcase.  

Calling Community Artists 

To celebrate the depth and vibrancy of Jamaica and Greater Queens, URW is opening JFK T8 to the community. We are seeking the authentic art of the local communities we serve; through art that speaks to both locals and international travelers—reminding them of the energetic city that is, New York City. We want the airport to feel like home, and who better make that happen than you? 

Selected artists will receive an individual stipend to produce their work in a curated exhibit to be printed and displayed in the terminal. ​ Three artists will be selected to have their original artwork reproduced in large scale. Work will be placed on large temporary walls (approximately 175’ L x 8’ H) along the corridor in the terminal. The showcase will be running for a period of approximately three months. ​

  • The selected artists will each receive a stipend.​

  • NYC-based artists are encouraged to apply​

  • Artists must be 18 yrs or older​

  • Submission must be Artist’s original work​

  • One submission/series per applicant​

  • Multiple applications per Artist will not be accepted​

  • The selected Artists will be required to sign an agreement stating the artwork accepted is their original work

To learn more about the showcase, visit www.vaughnbentleycreative.com. All artists must review submission guidelines before submitting their work. Submissions must be sent to submit@vaughnbentleycreative.com.  

JFK T8 Seasonal Artist Showcase 

Honoring the diverse cultures and communities of Jamaica and Greater Queens, we are excited to announce the Local Voices at URW Airports JFK T8 Artist Showcase. Curated by Vaughn Bentley Creative, with a goal of enhancing guests’ traveling experience, the exhibit will showcase local artists through a seasonal showcase, estimated to begin late February and remain open through May 2024. 

About Vaughn Bentley Creative:   Vaughn Bentley Creative is a partnership developed from synergetic and prolific experiences in creativity together. The studio combines the extraordinary vision of two professional Artists and Educators; Shenna Vaughn and William Bentley. This vision is expanded to the creative services they provide in Mural and Commercial Art, Community Beautification, Fine Arts, Graphic Design and Illustration, Curation of Art Events, Art Education, and Creative Artist Management. Vaughn Bentley Creative proudly holds the Women Minority Owned Business (WMBE) certification. 

About URW:  Since 2004, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) has proudly partnered with American Airlines and the PANYNJ to enhance the customer experience at Terminal 8 and reflect the unique style and spirit of New York City and the region. Now, building on the momentum of the recent Terminal 8 expansion, URW is leading the commercial redevelopment and management of the reimagined commercial program including dining, retail, duty free, digital, and entertainment.