Call Description

The Louisiana Percent for Art Program seeks qualifications from artists or artist teams for a site-specific public artwork at the Thibodaux Regional Health System (TRHS) School of Nursing at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, LA. This opportunity invites artists to create work that reflects the legacy of the nursing profession, the values of the School of Nursing, and the cultural and environmental context of South Louisiana. The selection committee envisions a cohesive suite of artworks that honors the legacy of the School of Nursing while inspiring those who pass through the building each day. The commissioned artwork(s) should honor achievement, resilience, and service while inspiring future generations of nurses.

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Application Requirements

A complete application must include the following:

• Résumé demonstrating at least five (5) years of professional visual art experience (NOT STUDENT WORK). If submitting as a team, a current résumé should be submitted for each team member (compiled into one document). A biography will not be accepted in place of a résumé.
• A Letter of Interest, making a brief statement (no more than one page) outlining your interest in the project and artistic vision.
• References with the names and current contact details of three people you have previously partnered with, worked with, or commissioned your work.
  References will be contacted for artists invited to develop a proposal for the commission.
• Up to 10 images of past commissions or artworks, NOT proposals, which demonstrate your ability to create large-scale installations. 3-D models, sketches, or drawings will not be accepted. You must include the title, medium, dimensions, project budget (price), year completed, location, and description. The value must be indicated in US dollars.
• Up to 3 videos (optional) of work examples

Eligibility Criteria

This call for artists is open to professional artists 18 and over, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender identification, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or physical ability.

Artist teams may apply and must designate one artist as the lead contact. Examples of work submitted must be original, recently completed artwork (within the last 10 years).