Let art at the airport take you away!
The Lambert Art & Culture Program builds upon the culturally rich legacy of St. Louis Lambert International Airport. Our mission is to elevate the visitor experience and uplift regional pride through the presentation of artwork created by local, national, and international artists.
Through permanent artwork and temporary exhibitions, we transform visitors’ experiences and highlight the unique art and culture in our region to over 16-million travelers and visitors every year. With exciting installations to see at both terminals, art at STL can take you to new places!
Art at Lambert is funded entirely by the annual Art of Travel gala, donations, and grants from the Regional Arts Commission.
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A Whimsical View
by Edna Patterson-Petty
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Terminal 1, Near Gate A8
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Black Americans in Flight
by Spencer Taylor & Soloman Thurman
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Pre-Security, Terminal 1, Exit 11
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Dream Beyond the Clouds
by Martin Donlin
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Terminal 1, Upper Level, Across from Entry Door 4
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Nucleic Life Formations
by Amy Cheng
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Terminal 1, MetroLink Station
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Reflections on Clouds
by Jana Harper
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Terminal 1, Near Gate C24
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Sensación de Vuelo
by Leonardo Nierman
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Terminal 2 lawn, between domestic and international arrivals
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The Building as a Pretext [Sound Graph}
by Sarah Morris
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Terminal 1, Exit of C Concourse at TSA checkpoint
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China China
by Zhu Wei
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Pre-Security, Terminal 1, Upper Level Ticketing
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Creations in Wood
by Dennis Krumlinde
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Pre-Security, Terminal 1, Upper Level Ticketing
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Emerging Light
by Marian Steen
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Pre-Security, Terminal 1, Lower Level
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Engage Ingenuity / Passages / Identifying Time
by Chris Day
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Post-Security, Terminal 2, Near Gate E34
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Interior Space
by The Space Museum
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Post-Security, Terminal 2, Across from E33
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Photograms in Bold Color
by Tracey Haynes
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Pre-Security, Terminal 1, Lower Level
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Sea Change
by Adrienne Outlaw
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Pre-Security, Terminal 1, Lower Level, A Baggage Claim Windows
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52/52 Horses
by Carol Carter
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Terminal 1, Pre-Security, Lower Level A Concourse Wall
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A Heaven for Your Head
by Jordan McGirk
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Pre-security, Lower Level A Concourse Wall
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A Profound Celebration of Self
by Uruba Slaughter, curated by Precious C. Musa
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Post-Security, near gates E34 and 36
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All Trails West from Missouri
by Mercantile Library at UMSL
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The Lambert Gallery East
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Artifacts of Empire
by Ria Unson
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Kling Family Gallery East, Terminal 1, Lower Level
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Artists as Educators: Craft Alliance’s Teaching Faculty
by Craft Alliance
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The Lambert Gallery East
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Beyond Words: Three Contemporary Artists and the Manuscript Tradition
by Museum of Contemporary Religious Art
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The Lambert Gallery
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Block Party! Steamroller Prints
by Foundry Art Centre
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Post-Security, Concourse West Wall
Building on a Legacy
The Lambert Art & Culture Program was created in 2008, as part of the interior renovation of Terminal 1 – the iconic, domed terminal designed by Minoru Yamasaki in 1956. The program’s first project was nine custom glass screens featuring artwork by nine local artists and installed throughout *Concourses A and C. These initial works have been followed by many more site-specific installations throughout the airport, including a 23’ terrazzo floor medallion that graces *the C Concourse and two bold and colorful permanent works to celebrate the airport’s 100th anniversary.
These permanent, integrated pieces are complemented by a changing array of temporary installations, including murals, performing arts series, and community collaborations.
Our temporary exhibition program has showcased the talents and cultural assets of more than one hundred local exhibitors – including artists, makers, and curators, as well as arts, culture, history, and science organizations – ensuring there is always something to capture visitors’ interest and widen their eyes as they travel through the airport.
Local Leadership with a Vision
Seven local arts professionals appointed to the Airport Art Advisory Committee (AAAC) by the St. Louis City Mayor oversee the program, reviewing all artworks considered for display. Current members are Gregory Glore, marketing and fundraising professional; Lois Ingrum, president and lead photographer at the Artists Media Co-op.; Kiku Obata, Founding Principal of Kiku Obata & Co.; MK Stallings, Founder and President of Urbstetiks; Stefani Weeden-Smith, Director of St. Louis Anchor Action Network; Roseann Weiss, consultant with ART+; and design artist and illustrator Carlos Zamora.
Get in Touch
To get in touch or join the distribution list for art opportunities at STL please visit the Contact Us page.
