An Open Call to Artists
(Region 7 and LSU Faculty and Students Associated with LSU)
In association with the LSU Health Center for Medical Education, the Shreveport Regional Arts Council announces a Call to Artists for artwork to be purchased for the newly completed LSU Medical School in Shreveport, LA.
GOAL: Together we are issuing an Open Artist Call to the artists of NWLA and LSU students & staff to help offer a variety of local artwork to hang in the new facility.
These pieces will be purchased and officially go on display at the LSU Health Center for Medical Education in addition to other acquisitions and commissioned artworks. This Collection will be considered a long-term, permanent installation of works purchased from our community.
The building has designated space for multiple pieces of art in a variety of sizes as well as 1-2 mural installations (mural concepts will be requested in a separate artist call).
We request that the artwork submitted is:
- Between the sizes of 16” x 20” minimum and 6’ x 8’ maximum
- The artwork must be the artist’s original work
- The art can be presented either framed or unframed. No preference will be given to framed pieces
- The art does not need to be submitted ‘ready to hang’ as SRAC will coordinate professional framing
- The artwork should be sturdy/durable enough to exist in public space without issue
- In addition to wall art, we are seeking 1-2 large mobile sculpture(s)
- All art submissions must be priced to buy. The panel will be using an allocated budget to purchase your art, therefore we must have a price to consider your piece
- Any medium is acceptable (painting, charcoal, photography, mixed media, etc.)
- Because there are multiple locations available for a variety of sizes of art, each artist can submit up to 6 pieces of artwork.
- All submitted concepts for this call will be juried by an anonymous panel made up of representatives of LSU Medical School Staff as well as Professional Artists, and Art Professionals.
- Artist must be registered on Culturalyst Directory (https://nwla.culturalyst.com/)
- Artist must be from Region 7 in Louisiana (Parishes to include: Caddo, Bossier, Webster, Claiborne, Bienville, DeSoto, Red River, Sabine, Natchitoches) OR be LSU Faculty or student associated with LSU
- Artwork imagery must be presented cleanly enough to be included in a slideshow for review without any editing needed. Clear, straightforward imagery is a must.
- Selected Artists to be notified: Beginning the week of December 8, 2024
- All concepts must be submitted DIGITALLY via Submittable
There are no firm requirements for themes in the artwork. The purpose of the Artwork is to enhance the building in a style with longevity that will continue to delight for years to come. If you would like a theme to work from, we are focusing on:
- The concept “Aiming High”
- Pieces may reference some of the many “offerings” of Shreveport or Louisiana culture
- Art could reference education or medical sciences
Selected artwork will be installed by the Shreveport Regional Arts Council.
ELIGIBILITY 1. Artists must be in (or previously lived in ) LA Region 7 OR be faculty or students associated with Louisiana State University. Region 7 includes the following Parishes in Louisiana: Caddo, Bossier, Webster, Claiborne, Bienville, DeSoto, Red River, Sabine, Natchitoches. .
2. The artwork entry is open to all artists on the Northwest Louisiana Culturalyst Directory at the time of submission. Register on CULTURALYST (at no cost) if you are an Artist residing or owning property in Northwest Louisiana.
3. Designs for artwork will only be accepted through Submittable.com.
ENTRY DEADLINE
Deadline for submission is 4:00 pm, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Questions: Please reach out to artspacereception@gmail.com
SRAC encourages professional artists residing in or occupying a studio in the City of Shreveport to apply for a $1,000 grant to serve as “Art Ambassadors,” representing the City of Shreveport by taking their art outside the City. Non-matching grants of up to $1,000 are available to assist artists who have been juried or invited to present their art outside of Northwest Louisiana.
Funds are to be used to assist Artists with all related travel expenses, to include personal travel costs as well as shipping and insurance costs for exhibitions. Art Ambassador funds are designed to promote Shreveport’s artistic strengths by highlighting Shreveport artists. Applicants must provide evidence of selection through a jury process and an invitation. Art Ambassador grants are non-matching.
All applicants must have an active the Culturalyst Northwest Louisiana Artist Directory page at the time of submission. The Directory is located on the Shreveport Regional Arts Council Website at: https://nwla.culturalyst.com/. For assistance in registering your profile on the website please email karen@shrevearts.org
Click Here for complete Grant Guidelines
SRAC encourages professional artists residing in or occupying a studio in the City of Shreveport to apply for a $1,000 grant to serve as “Art Ambassadors,” representing the City of Shreveport by taking their art outside the City. Non-matching grants of up to $1,000 are available to assist artists who have been juried or invited to present their art outside of Northwest Louisiana.
Funds are to be used to assist Artists with all related travel expenses, to include personal travel costs as well as shipping and insurance costs for exhibitions. Art Ambassador funds are designed to promote Shreveport’s artistic strengths by highlighting Shreveport artists. Applicants must provide evidence of selection through a jury process and an invitation. Art Ambassador grants are non-matching.
All applicants must have an active the Culturalyst Northwest Louisiana Artist Directory page at the time of submission. The Directory is located on the Shreveport Regional Arts Council Website at: https://nwla.culturalyst.com/. For assistance in registering your profile on the website please email karen@shrevearts.org
Click Here for complete Grant Guidelines
2024-2025 CITY OF SHREVEPORT REGRANT
ARTIST Registration Fee Reimbursement GUIDELINES
Application available in
Submittable
INSTRUCTIONS:
SRAC encourages professional artists residing in NWLA to apply for Artist Call Entry Fee Reimbursement. This is for artist calls outside of the NWLA area. Reimbursement is allowed for up to $100 per year. Receipts must be turned at the time of application for reimbursement.
ELIGIBILITY:
All applicants must have an active profile on the Culturalyst Northwest Louisiana Artist Directory page at the time of submission. The Directory is located on the Shreveport Regional Arts Council Website at: https://nwla.culturalyst.com/. For assistance in registering your profile on the website please email karen@shrevearts.org
Application Deadline is revolving.