"Art at the Airports" is a unique cultural concept originally conceived in 2010 during the aftermath of the 2008 financial crash. Our first trial took place in a small airport in Northern Ireland, which remained relatively insulated from the economic downturn until 2010. During our second month of trials, it became clear that the wider financial climate was worsening rapidly. We had been so focused on refining our model that we had not fully grasped the scale of the economic shift outside.
Recognising the value of the project — both for artists and for public engagement — we made the decision to temporarily pause development. We did not want the concept to fail due to circumstances beyond our control. Today, we are proud to “take flight once more” with a significantly evolved and strengthened model.
Over the years, Art at the Airports has transitioned from a physical magazine to a fully digital publication. This allows us to offer more content, provide up‑to‑date information, and make the magazine easily downloadable on any device. Our exhibition hanging system has also been redesigned to be lighter, more flexible, and quicker to install, ensuring minimal disruption to travellers during monthly exhibition changes.
Each airport showcases the work of local artists, giving them a platform to reach a wider audience than traditional galleries can offer. All artwork displayed is available for purchase, with pricing listed in the magazine. We are proud to offer exhibition space free of charge, and we take no commission on sales — ensuring artists receive 100% of the proceeds.
Although we are a small team, we have big ambitions. As Art at the Airports continues to grow, we aim to expand our programme across the UK and internationally.
Further updates will be shared as the programme develops.
We are dedicated to:
From little acorns grow mighty oaks, if we can have more than a few branches!
If you purchase one of the current exhibition pieces, it will be ready for collection or will be shipped to you once we change the exhibition. this happens once a month and the date will be available in the current catalogue that you can find in the middle page sections of the magazine. Once purchased we can arrange with you a local collection or we can ship at cost, and will quote at time of purchase.
We ship worldwide, we always quote for shipping at cost.
If your purchase is damaged in any way, you must contact us within 24 hours of delivery. taking photographs of any damaged packaging before you remove anything from the painting. and then further photographic evidence as you inspect the work. please see your terms and conditions page for further information.
Art at the Airports is a trading name of The Barber Richardson Collective Ltd. Company Number NI689738 | Registered Office: 24 Parklands. BT53 7QU