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.
Hope Thier’s “Whimsical Adventures”
The latest ArtWORKS installation is by artist Hope Thier. The paintings in this exhibit are whimsical – dinosaurs in bowties and close-up rooster portraits. They reflect the artist’s ability to be swept away into her own imagination. While fanciful, the paintings reflect a strong painterly skill and attention to detail.
Raised in Moorhead, MN, Thier received her Master of Arts and Bachelor of Fine Arts from Minnesota State University-Mankato. As an award-winning artist, she has exhibited around the Midwest and on the West Coast. Thier has taught at Minnesota State University-Mankato, served as program director for Twin Rivers Council for the Arts by the River festival and was art educator/assistant director at the Blanden Memorial Art Museum for five years in Iowa. For more information about Thier’s work or to purchase original pieces, visit her website.
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.