OREANDA-NEWS. August 09, 2013. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport officials and executives from Delaware North Companies Travel Hospitality Services launched an online auction featuring the artwork of metro Atlanta high school students. Travelers can view the 14 original pieces of art on display at the midpoint area of Concourse D.

"Hartsfield-Jackson Airport is not only a hub for travel, but we are also a strong community partner,” said Hartsfield-Jackson general manager Louis Miller. “Our innovative collaboration with Delaware North will enable us to celebrate the creative talents of our youth, share their artwork with millions of travelers at the busiest passenger airport in the world, and raise the necessary funds for art programs at these local schools.”

The new art installation is part of a fundraising effort by Hartsfield-Jackson and Delaware North. Delaware North supplied six area high schools with canvases, paints and brushes, instructing the young artists to simply express themselves. The participating schools are: Tri-Cities High School, Langston Hughes High School, Maynard H. Jackson High School, Westlake High School, North Atlanta High School and North Clayton High School.

All of the art supplies were purchased locally in Atlanta at Utrecht, and local delivery service Ship ‘n Pax was used for transportation.

“Our goal with this project is to provide much-needed funds for art supplies within high schools,” said Matt King, president of Delaware North. “It’s all part of Delaware North’s commitment to serve the communities in which we do business.”

With construction of new restaurants in Concourse D currently underway, temporary walls were erected inside the terminal. The local Atlanta students’ paintings were recently put on display on the walls, and this month, the paintings will be auctioned off to the highest bidder with all proceeds going to the students’ respective schools.

Starting bids range from USD100- USD 200, or interested parties can choose to “buy now” for USD 10,000. The auction itself will take place online at www.DNCforthearts.org.