Call Description

The Louisiana Percent for Art Program seeks qualifications from professional artists and artist teams for an interior public art commission at the new School of Nursing & Allied Health Addition at Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO).

The School of Nursing is grounded in a mission to lead trauma-informed, equity-driven nursing education that transforms underserved communities through innovative systems, sustainable growth, and intentional leadership. The facility will support the next generation of healthcare professionals while serving as a visible investment in healthcare education and workforce development in New Orleans.

The selection committee seeks an interior artwork that enhances the building's public spaces while reflecting the values and mission of the School of Nursing. The artwork should support themes of resilience, healing, community, leadership, and healthcare equity while creating a meaningful experience for students, faculty, and visitors.

Potential locations include prominent interior public areas such as the main lobby, student gathering spaces, lecture areas, circulation corridors, and the area surrounding the social stair. Final artwork location will be determined in collaboration with the selection committee.

This is a Request for Qualifications. Proposals are not required at this stage.

Please review the full Call for Artists for complete project information, eligibility requirements, submission instructions, and selection criteria.

Application Requirements

A complete application includes:

• A current artist résumé (or résumés for artist teams)
• Letter of interest (maximum one page)
• Contact information for three professional references
• 5-10 images of completed artworks demonstrating experience with projects of similar scope and complexity
• Optional videos of past work (up to three)

Eligibility Criteria

This is a regional call for artists.

Eligibility is limited to professional artists and artist teams residing in Louisiana's Region 1, including Jefferson, Orleans, and Plaquemines Parishes.

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