Rico Gatson
“Fred S.”
May 23, 2024
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth international Airport
Art at BHM
In May of 2024, The Birmingham Airport Authority celebrated the unveiling of “Fred S.” The mural was a collaboration between the Birmingham Airport Authority, Leadership Birmingham, and artist Rico Gatson. The mural celebrates the life and legacy of Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth, who was a key figure in the Civil Rights Movement.
For many travelers, Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is the front door to Alabama. Our art program is designed to help make BHM more than just a waypoint on your journey, but a place that showcases some of the diverse values and cultures that make our region unique. Art installations are located throughout the terminal.
Barber Motorsports Exhibit
Location: Baggage Claim
Birmingham Beacons House
Location: Baggage Claim 3 and 4
"Earth Wind and Water: The Landscape of Alabama"
Location: Concourse B
"Waterbased"
Location: Pre-security Upper Level
Birmingham Museum of Art Exhibit
Location: Concourse B
Learning How to Ride My Grandfather's Bike, and as I Grab Hold of The Handlebar, the Bike Turned Into A Raging Bull
Location: Concourse B
The Long March
Location: Concourse B
Reverend Fred Shuttlesworth Exhibit
Location: Pre-security Lower Level
Tuskegee Airmen
Location: Concourse B Rotunda