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COPA backs rotating exhibit at Leesburg Executive Airport; offers space for local artists
Summary
Commission approved supporting a rotating, three-month exhibit area at Leesburg Executive Airport and agreed to promote initial displays to artists already on COPA's lists.
The Leesburg Commission on Public Art voted to support a rotating exhibit space at the Leesburg Executive Airport, where staff said an airport representative has offered a wall near the main lobby for three-month displays.
Why it matters: The airport exhibit creates a new public venue for local artists and offers another site for work that did not make banner or calendar selections. COPA members said the space could host about 20 framed works per rotation and that the airport's initial offer focuses on prints and framed pieces.
During the meeting staff described the wall's location off the main lobby and near visitor services and restrooms. The airport contact, Scott, told staff the area could accommodate about 20 frames and that he would allow coordinated rotations without COPA needing to supervise installations.
Commissioners approved a motion to support the airport exhibit and to help promote the opportunity to local artists. Staff said they would issue a news release and invite artists from the COPA rotation lists; selected works would remain on display for three months and could be available for sale per the airport's rules. The commission also discussed the possibility of expanding to the main lobby later if the test wall worked well.
Next steps: staff will notify artists, issue a news release about the new airport exhibit, and coordinate logistics with airport staff for first installation.
