Katie Moore is a public art consultant focused on project management and placemaking, with a specialty in serving as the liaison between the artist, client, and construction team to ensure cohesive, successful installations.
She currently manages the growing public art collection at the Gerald R. Ford International Airport, with an emphasis on integrating art into new construction and expansion projects. Since 2022, she has also served as Activation Manager for Downtown Grand Rapids Inc., where she oversees a public art grant program and helps bring a variety of creative projects and events to life.
Katie has led installations ranging from murals and 30-foot sculptures to skywalk-wrapping artworks. From 2015 to 2021, she was Senior Exhibitions Manager at ArtPrize, working with artists from around the world to realize large-scale public works. She’s passionate about creating more opportunities for public art in West Michigan.
Concourse A, Gerald R Ford International Airport
As part of the recent Concourse A expansion at the Gerald R. Ford International Airport, a range of public art installations were integrated to enhance the traveler experience and reflect the character of West Michigan.
The project includes:
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Terrazzo Art: Four local artists—George Eberhardt III, Kim Nguyen, Maureen Nollette, and Michael Pfleghaar—were commissioned to design custom terrazzo flooring. Each piece reflects elements of the region’s natural beauty and culture.
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Murals: A series of large-scale wall artworks were created throughout the concourse, adding color and illustrating a visual journey from Lake Michigan to Grand Rapids.
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Suspended Art – Facets by Jeffrey Augustine Songco: Installed in Concourse A, Facets features three large-scale, site-specific suspended sculptures made up of hundreds of strands of colorful, multi-sided shapes. The work brings energy, movement, and a playful elegance to the space above.
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