Artist or Artist Teams needed for Project in UL Lafayette

Artist or Artist Teams needed for Project in UL Lafayette

Posted by Office of Cultural Development – Division of the Arts, Department of Culture, Recreation & Tourism ; Posted on Sep 22, 2025

1051 North Third Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

(850) 224-2500 ext 4

The Louisiana Percent for Art Program, administered by the Office of Cultural Development, Division of the Arts, is seeking artists or artist teams to commission site-specific public artworks for Madison Hall at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

This is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) stage only—no proposals are required at this time.

The deadline to submit an RFQ is November 11, 2025

The maximum award for this grant is $115,000 (all-inclusive).

Eligible applicants include professional artists or artist teams, 18 years and older, with demonstrated experience in public art and large-scale installations. This opportunity is open nationally.

Grant funds should be used to design and implement both an exterior and interior artwork that reflects the values of the College of Engineering and celebrates the culture and character of South Louisiana. The exterior piece will activate the building entrance, while the interior piece will serve as a centerpiece in the lobby.

For more information or to apply, click here .

Need help interpreting the guidelines or drafting your application? COCA offers funding consultations free of charge. Contact Grants Manager Summer Callahan at 850-224-2500 extension 4 or summer@tallahasseearts.org to learn more.

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