BROWARD COUNTY - Broward County's Fort
Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is proud to announce the sixth
installment of its employee artwork exhibition titled I Bet You Didn't
Know. Showcasing 46 artworks by 28 FLL employees, the exhibition is on view
through March 17, 2022, in the walkway connecting Terminals 3 and 4.
Curated by Cultural Division Public Art Manager Christina
Roldan, I Bet You Didn't Know features artworks in a variety of mediums
including paintings, drawings, collages and acrylic pours, by artists whose
diverse jobs include security personnel, vendor operators, flight attendants
and other professions.
"Traveling through an airport filled with art makes for
an inviting experience," said Mark Gale, CEO/Director of Aviation of the
Broward County Aviation Department (BCAD). "And for the employees who are
reporting to work - day in and day out, it's great to see their own work or
that of colleagues displayed prominently in the hallway that connects two of
our busiest terminals at FLL."
I Bet You Didn't Know is a collaborative exhibition program
presented by FLL and the Broward Cultural Division's Public Art & Design
Program. Since its debut in August 2018, the rotating employee exhibition has
been enthusiastically received by the airport community and visitors, and
employee participation has grown significantly. The exhibition changes every
six months to give the more than 15,000 FLL employees a bi-yearly opportunity
to be inspired by their colleagues and submit new work. The exhibition also
serves as a unique platform to showcase the creative side of airport employees
to the airport's guests.
For a look at the artwork and the employees' roles at the airport, view here.
After viewing the employee exhibition, one recent visitor
noted I Bet You Didn't Know not only gave her "a glimpse into employees'
talents" but also reminded her "that the beauty of travel is being able to
connect and see the world from different lenses, much like the photos and art
featured."
Visit the Cultural Division's website here to learn more about Public Art & Design in Broward County here.
About Broward Cultural Division
The Broward Cultural Division advances arts and culture throughout greater Fort Lauderdale by investing in the creative sector and providing capacity building opportunities for artists, organizations and creative talent through events and activities that fuel Broward's creative infrastructure. The Cultural Division includes the county's Public Art & Design program, as well as grant programs that provide over $4.5 in annual support for Broward-based cultural organizations and artists, and engages the community in education and advocacy initiatives that support arts education at the local, state and federal levels. For more information on programs, grants, calls-to-artists and more, visit @BrowardArts on Facebook or Instagram or visit Broward.org/Arts.
About Broward's Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International
Airport (FLL)
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the
Airport generated $37.5 billion in economic activity annually and nearly 18,000
direct, local jobs. Despite the impact of COVID-19 on the aviation industry in
2020, FLL ranked 6th in total passenger traffic recovery and 4th in international
traffic recovery amongst U.S. airports. Currently, FLL is one of the
fastest-recovering U.S. airports, with passenger traffic approaching 2019
levels. In 2020, the Airport served 16.5 million passengers. FLL is located in
Greater Fort Lauderdale in the heart of Florida's Gold Coast. The Aviation
Department, FLL's operator, is a self-supporting agency of the Broward County
Board of County Commissioners that does not rely on local tax dollars for
operations and capital improvements. The department also operates North Perry
Airport, a general aviation facility for private and charter aircraft
operators. Call 954-359-6100 for more information. For updates on airport
programs and services, follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, or visit fll.net.
November 3, 2021
MEDIA CONTACT: Meredith Clements
Marketing Director, Broward Cultural Division
954-357-7463
mclements@broward.org