Hector International Airport is pleased to bring you ArtWORKS at the Airport, an on-going series of exhibits that showcase the work of regional artists.
Art expresses who we are as a community and some of the values we share, including creativity and thoughtfulness.
Whether you are a visitor to the region or returning home, we hope the art exhibited here gives you a welcoming sense of place. You can see the exhibition near baggage claim.
Michael Dunn’s North Dakota Landscapes
The latest ArtWORKS installation is by Michael Dunn. The paintings on exhibit reflect Dunn’s deep appreciation for the endless inspiration he finds in the unique beauty of North Dakota. The works showcase the trees that dot our landscapes – many planted by early settlers as shelterbelts.
Not everyone who looks out on a North Dakota landscape sees the unique beauty it presents. Many people see only subtle and muted colors; in these paintings, Dunn not only sees that beauty but is inspired to capture it on canvas and emphasizes the range of colors to be found in nature, if one truly looks.
The paintings in this exhibit evoke the simultaneous simplicity and complexity of our regional landscapes, and through these works, Dunn shows us how to appreciate the many greens in a stand of trees or the jaunty red roof of a farm building that peeks out from a grove of trees.
ArtWORKS Musical Performance Schedule
The Arts Partnership facilitates a noon-hour musical performance at the airport at various times throughout the year. Research has shown that listening to music can reduce anxiety and blood pressure – two things that can plague travelers as they make their way through security to their departure gates. These concerts help to ease travelers’ nerves. The concerts are held outside the café area on the second floor of the airport and are open to the public.
Holiday performances:
- Friday, December 8 – Matthew Patnode Trio
- Monday, December 11 – Silver Winds Flute Quartet
- Friday, December 22 – Kicks Combo