In a unique blend of artistry, the Props and Pistons annual car and air show and the Hangar Art Show shared space as two events coinciding Saturday at the Tradewinds Airport in Amarillo.
Hundreds of cars and more than 100 art pieces from 30 unique local artists were displayed amongst the planes. The cars ranged from classic to modern masterpieces.
Jesse Murguia and Juan “Dash” Jimenez, organizers of the Hangar Art Show, spoke about setting up their art show.
Jimenez said that the show exceeded their expectations with the support that it received, with more than 1,500 people attending.
“We had a lot of positive feedback on putting on this show, which makes it a success at the end of the day,” Jimenez said. “There was a lot of effort from the artists and friends to help us set up and put this event on. We want to put art where it is least expected.”
Jimenez said that the owner of the hangar, Joshua Collier, suggested moving the art show to the same date as the Props and Pistons car and air show to have access to a wider audience. Collier, who owns Coyote Flight Center, said he had heard from a former student that the duo was searching for a place to put on an art show.