Whether you're awaiting the arrival of loved ones or have some extra time before your next flight, be sure to visit our many art displays and exhibits throughout Port Columbus International Airport.

Columbus City Schools Student Artwork

Port Columbus' latest art exhibit showcases the creative talents of student artists within the Columbus City Schools. From whimsical watercolor elephants and sunflowers to fine pencil portraits and landscapes, the student art brightens two areas of the terminal – the USO lobby outside Concourse C checkpoint and the hallway by the Big 10 shop near Concourse B. Besides the artists, their teachers and the K-12 Visual Arts Program administrators, the Airport Authority gratefully acknowledges Key Blueprint and Michael's for their valuable assistance in making this exhibit possible.

Port Columbus Gateway To The Arts

Port Columbus Gateway to The Arts, an exhibit space located in the hallway behind Cup O’ Joe, is a collaboration between the Airport Authority and the Ohio Art League. The Ohio Art League, a membership-based non-profit visual arts organization, coordinates the exhibits which rotate on a quarterly basis. The current exhibit features mobiles created by Helma Groot, a Dutch artist living in Columbus.

Children's Postcard Program

Children traveling through Port Columbus are given prepaid, self-addressed blank postcards with crayons and asked to draw their travel experiences. Their works of art can be found on display in the terminal building. For an online look at all the postcards, click here.

Brushstrokes in Flight

Standing 26-feet tall at the entranceway to Concourse B, Brushstrokes in Flight is a dynamic example of art in Ohio. Installed at Port Columbus in 1984 and moved to its current location in May of 1998, this beautiful sculpture was designed by the late Roy Lichtenstein (an Ohio State alumnus). Easy to spot, it serves as an excellent meeting place that offers plenty of seating.

Legacy of Leadership

Visit the Mezzanine Level above the food court (near the entrance to Concourse B) and view the "walking" timeline of Port Columbus International Airport. From its opening in 1929 to present day, this visual history lesson honors those who were pivotal to the airport's development. This exhibit includes photos, news articles, political cartoons and many other interesting bits of history you won't see anywhere else.

Veteran's Monument

Honoring veterans for their service and sacrifice, this 13-foot memorial stands in the sky-lit atrium as you enter Port Columbus. You'll find an exquisite bronze eagle perched upon four military helmets that rest on a granite base, inscribed with the poem "Soldier" by George L. Skypeck.

Kids Color Columbus

Since 1998, Port Columbus has displayed creative drawings by local school children that portray what Columbus means to them. Check out the gallery of art located across from the ticket counters, and catch a glimpse of work by young artists from the capital city.

Speed Machines

As you approach Concourse C, take a look up. There you'll find Speed Machines, a wall-mounted exhibit depicting the speed of flight. Purchased in 1995 from its creator, Roger Williams, this display illustrates the beauty and simplicity of flight while also providing a vision for the future.