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 CONTACTS: Arlene Satchell, Assistant Public Relations Officer
Broward County Aviation Department
954-359-6201
asatchell@broward.org 

Meredith Clements, Marketing Director
Broward Cultural Division
954-357-7463
mclements@broward.org