Chair Art Project at Bradley International Airport

Bradley International Airport has teamed up with high schools in Connecticut and Massachusetts to bring functional art to the terminal. Nine one-of-a-kind rocking chairs, each designed and painted by high school students, are now on display throughout the airport.

We are proud to highlight their creativity, and we extend a special thank-you to the staff and administrators who helped make it possible.


Third HDR rocking chair view in Bradley terminal

Agawam High School

This chair’s back features images of Agawam’s farms, including flowers, pumpkins, trees, and produce. The seat displays the AHS logo and zip code (the first in the continental U.S.). The chair also honors Agawam as Anne Sullivan’s birthplace (Helen Keller's teacher). Orange and brown, the town colors, appear on the arms and legs.
Additional HDR image of rocking chair, BDL interior

Coventry High School

This chair highlights Coventry with scenes of fields, cows, daffodils, a rowboat at sunset, stone walls, and the legendary lake monster, Wongy, in Coventry Lake (Lake Wangumbaug). Each element reflects the town’s natural beauty, folklore, and peaceful atmosphere.
Ninth HDR rocking chair terminal image Bradley Airport

Ellington High School

This chair celebrates Ellington’s rural charm with a farm scene, barn, fields, animals, and sunset on the front. The seat showcases school spirit with its motto: “Suit Up Stand Up”, as well as school colors of purple and gold. The back shows a sunset as well, tying the theme together.

High-dynamic-range image of rocking chair, terminal amenities

Glastonbury High School

This design celebrates Glastonbury’s agricultural, historical, and community heritage. The centerpiece is the Boathouse, a cherished landmark along the Connecticut River. The back features the town seal, honoring Glastonbury’s 1693 founding. The seat displays a detailed town map, highlighting parks, schools, and other landmarks. The arms and legs are decorated with apple and berry motifs, a tribute to the town’s tradition of fruit farming.
Seventh HDR rocking chair photo from Bradley terminal

Granby High School

Granby High School's chair is a simple yet meaningful tribute: the iconic Granby Oak, flowing streams, buzzing bees, and wandering bears. Local trails also wind through the design, representing the town’s love of nature and outdoor beauty.
Eighth HDR photo of rocking chair at BDL

Longmeadow High School

This design celebrates Longmeadow’s heritage with brick for historic homes and a star symbolizing preservation. A mother duck and her ducklings are a nod to “Make Way for Ducklings”, a beloved Boston statue. The rockers resemble water near Forest Park, and side pieces reflect tree-lined streets. A street with homes shows community, while the back honors the Lancer mascot. “Masacksic,” meaning “long meadow,” on the seat pays tribute to Indigenous history.

Second HDR image of rocking chair, Bradley Airport amenities

Somers High School

This chair design showcases the iconic Four Town Fair, first held in 1838 and continuing every year since. The artwork captures the spirit of the fair, while the chair’s legs feature a cow-pattern design, paying homage to Somers' agricultural roots.
Painted chair reading “Windsor. Connecticut’s First Town, Established 1633” displayed in an airport terminal.

Windsor High School

This chair design showcases a riverside scene of Windsor’s historic district. It includes references to the town’s heritage and the annual celebration of the American Shad Fish. The school colors of maroon and white also appear, reflecting the pride and traditions of Connecticut’s first town.
Another HDR shot of terminal rocking chair, airport amenities

Windsor Locks High School

“When I think of Windsor Locks, I think of home.” This chair highlights local pride: a plane flying over town, with BDL's runway 33 as the seat. The legs depict Ella Grasso, a bald eagle, the first indoor Christmas tree, and a tea bag—each with ties to our town. The quote came from a student, capturing how residents feel about both living here and arriving home.