In 1935, the city of Phoenix purchased Sky Harbor Airport. The airport has grown from being known as “The Farm” to one of the nation’s busiest, most innovative, and most friendly airports. In fact, America’s Friendliest Airport® is always looking for ways to elevate the passenger experience, and as part of the kick-off to a year-long celebration of activities to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the city of Phoenix purchasing the airport, a new place to show off the beauty and cultural diversity of Arizona is being launched.
The Culture Corner in Terminal 3 will be a place where guests can quickly learn, observe, and participate in various cultural activities, performances and more. It will be home to monthly activities like live art demonstrations, crafts, displays, readings, and more. Guests can take a break as they navigate the airport and learn something new while they are on the go. All Culture Corner activities will be free to customers.
“Arizona is as diverse as its people and visitors, and the Culture Corner is the perfect way to illustrate that,” said Deputy Aviation Director for Public Relations Heather Shelbrack. “We are home to many hidden gems and world-renowned artists, and I can’t wait for our visitors and guests to learn more about them and take part in their activities.”
The Culture Corner is launching the initial Learn & Go session with the Phoenix Sister Cities Taipei Committee presenting a live art demonstration, including calligraphy, paper folding crafts and making children’s hats. This event will take place on Friday, Jan. 17, from 2-4 p.m. The Culture Corner is permanently located post-security near Gate F3 in Terminal 3.
The Culture Corner will have programming each month, and the popular Traveling Tunes program will also take place in this space. Organizations interested in learning more or how to participate can contact Culture Corner staff at skyharbor@phoenix.gov. Once an organization is selected, they and the staff will determine what cultural experience will work best.
Visit the Culture Corner webpage. More information on how PHX will be celebrating the 90th year anniversary will also be coming soon.
