An Open Call to Artists
In association with Live! Casino and Hotel, the Shreveport Regional Arts Council & Bossier Arts Councils have joined together to bring an arts opportunity to the SBC community full of chance and high stakes!
To celebrate the opening of Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana, the latest neighbor of Bossier City’s recently rejuvenated East Bank Cultural District, together we are issuing an Open Artist Call to the artists of NWLA to help line these casino halls with fresh, local artwork!
For this Open Call, we want local artists to submit a concept that captures the spirit of Live! Casino & Hotel; Louisiana-based Gambling Glam, Big Wins, and a Vibrant Nightlife Experience!
Of the concepts submitted, 12 artists will be selected to create a finalized version to be displayed within the Casino & Hotel space and will be compensated $1000 for their work. Once complete, these pieces will officially go on display at Live! Casino and Hotel in the prefunction area of the Event Center - a 25,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art, multi-purpose venue for top name entertainment, meetings, conventions, non-profit and social gatherings. This Collection will be considered a long-term “permanent” installation.
The submission guidelines are as follows:
- The artwork must be the artist’s original work; however, copies/prints of originals may be accepted.
- 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.)
- Artwork dimensions must be 36” x 36”
- Any medium is acceptable (painting, charcoal, photography, mixed media, etc.)
- Artwork must be frameable (Live! will be framing each piece)
- All submitted concepts for this call will be juried by an Anonymous Gallery Panel made up of representatives of Live! Casino, as well as Professional Artists, and Art Professionals.
- Open Artist Call Begins: August 12, 2024
- Concept Deadline: Submitted by 4pm, September 13, 2024
- Selected Artists to be notified: Beginning September 30, 2024
- Final Artwork Deadline: October 25, 2024
All concepts MUST BE submitted either:
PHYSICALLY at:
Bossier Arts Council
630 Barksdale Blvd,
Bossier City, LA 71111
OR submitted DIGITALLY via Submittable.
The Panel will review all artwork digitally on a screen possibly as large as 65 inches. Please submit your artwork at a suitable resolution to enhance your work, rather than distort it.
Those interested in learning more, please contact:
Rebecca@ShreveArts.org or britt@bossierarts.org
For more information about Live! Casino and Hotel visit https://livecasinola.com
About Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana
In Q1 2025, the Ark-La-Tex region will welcome a world-class gaming, hotel, dining and entertainment destination with the opening of Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana. Situated along the scenic Red River in Bossier City, and adjacent to Shreveport, the $270+ million facility will be a transformative development bringing economic opportunity and inclusivity to local residents. Featuring the market’s first-ever land-based casino, Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana will span over 47,000-square-feet, including 1,000+ slots and electronic table games, 40+ live action table games, a sportsbook, an upscale hotel, resort pool and fitness center; and a 25,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art, multi-purpose Event Center for top name entertainment, meetings, conventions, non-profit and social gatherings. Best-in-class dining and entertainment venues, covering 30,000-square-feet of space, will include The Prime Rib® steakhouse, renowned for luxurious fine dining; Sports & Social, a one-of-a-kind sports restaurant, gaming venue and social lounge; PBR Cowboy Bar, offering high energy music, entertainment and a mechanical bull; Luk Fu, serving authentic Asian cuisine; and Ridotto Grand Café, serving Italian specialties with a Venetian flair, open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Ample, secure parking with an available RV park. Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana is being developed, owned and managed by LRGC Gaming Investors, LLC, an affiliate of The Cordish Companies, the premier developer of Live! dining, entertainment, gaming, hotel and sports-anchored destinations in the country, including Texas Live! in nearby Arlington, TX. For information, visit LiveCasinoLA.com or follow us on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook and Instagram @livecasinola
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.
Artist Fellowships:
Artist Fellowships are cash awards in recognition of artistic excellence that enable artists to pursue their artistic goals. It is the intent of the Shreveport Regional Arts Council (SRAC) to acknowledge distinguished fellows of the highest caliber in each discipline of the Arts.
Evaluation Criteria:
Critics will award Fellowships primarily based on the quality of the work submitted and will consider:
- Artistic excellence as demonstrated by consistent level of quality, creativity, and technical proficiency in the artist's work.
- Artistic focus and consistent artistic development as evidenced by the body of work.
- Demonstrated career commitment and/or achievement.
- Quality and appropriateness of documentation materials and samples of work.
Eligibility:
You must be a legal resident or have studio space/property owner in Shreveport, LA for at least 24 months. You cannot be enrolled in an arts-related degree or certificate program. You must be at least 18 years of age. You cannot have won a SRAC fellowship in the same art discipline for at least seven years. You must have an active Culturalyst listing with your resume/CV, bio, artist’s statement and at least 10 works of your latest work on https://nwla.culturalyst.com
THE KAT ARTIST RESIDENCY for LITERARY, VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTISTS
Welcome to the tallest, smallest apartment for Artist Residencies: The Kallenberg Artist Tower (KAT)! Located at the Central ARTSTATION, the home of the Shreveport Regional Arts Council and center for the presentation, exhibition, performance, creation of, and education about the Arts, the KAT is located at 801 Crockett Street in Downtown Shreveport in the heart of Shreveport Common, destined to become the destination for UNexpected, Unprecedented, UNabashed, experiences that form an UNcommon Cultural Community.
The Shreveport Regional Arts Council offers an annual week-long “KAT” Residencies for Visual Artists and Performing Artists, and Literary Artists. This application is open exclusively to Artists who reside in Louisiana.
The selected Artists will be awarded a one-week Retreat/Residency in the KAT, with its unique architecture and historical significance. The apartment is fully equipped with a kitchen, 1.5 baths, a queen-sized bed, a living room, and a rooftop that provides a panoramic view of downtown Shreveport and the Shreveport Common neighborhood. Each floor of the KAT is a separate room: there are five floors and a rooftop. There is NOT an elevator. The stairs are quite manageable; however, each element of the space is on a different floor.
Selected Residency Artists not only benefit personally and professionally from the one-week residency, it will also benefit the Northwest Louisiana Arts community. Artists want to hear your thoughts and follow your career progress as well as learn a “how to” tip in one specific technique that you have mastered in order to increase the cadre of strategies for success! Therefore, the Shreveport Regional Arts Council provides each selected Artist-in-Residence a $500 stipend for the week with the caveat that the Artist will participate in a combined Artist Talk and Workshop that is both in-person and livestreamed across all SRAC social media platforms. The Artist-in-Residence will be given $400 upon their residency check-in, and the remaining $100 upon check-out. However, SRAC reserves the right to withhold the $100 if the KAT is damaged.
Travel expenses and meals are not included.
Animals are not allowed, unless they’re a certified service animal.
The KAT ARTIST Residency includes:
- One week - 6 nights (Sunday – Saturday; or negotiated with you) in the historic and restored five-story KAT apartment. (The Artist must be comfortable with stairs; the building has five floors and a stairwell to the rooftop. There is not an elevator.)
- A workshop focused on a specific topic geared to benefit the community of Northwest Louisiana area artists, along with an artist’s talk geared for the public that shares your creative journey.
- $500 stipend; $400 provided upon arrival and $100 payable upon departure.
Selection Process:
- Louisiana artists with an active profile on Culturalyst are eligible to apply.
- Application deadline is Monday, September 30, 2024, at 4:00 PM. Resident Artists for 2025 will be selected and announced at the December NWLA Artist Holiday Potluck.
- The selection process will be determined by an expert professional panel for each discipline. Note: Critics reserve the right not to select an Artist within a discipline.
- Artists may only apply once for one discipline.
- Competitive applicants will have samples of work that have been published, performed, or exhibited; works in progress; and an articulated goal for the Residency.
- Selected artists suggest the top three weeks in 2025 for their residency in the KAT Tower, and the Shreveport Regional Arts Council will confirm a mutually agreeable week with the selected Artists.
Application:
Artists complete the application below, including a statement about what they hope to achieve from a week-long residency, details about their proposed Artist Talk and Workshop, and Samples of Work.
The Selection Panel will review the Application and will go to your Louisiana Culturalyst Page to review your Samples of Work, your Resume/Bio, and your Artist’s Statement. You are welcome to update your Directory representation at any time prior to the application deadline.
https://nwla.culturalyst.com
Literary Artists:
Poetry samples of work can be up to 10 pages; no more than one work per page. It is understood that one work may extend several pages. Prose samples of work may be up to 20 pages. Works are double-spaced and submitted in Times New Roman/12pt. font, with 1” margins. Unless the typography is germane, works are single-spaced and submitted in Times New Roman/12pt. font, with 1” margins.
Visual Artists:
Please have a minimum of 10 samples of recent work on your Culturalyst portfolio page.
Performing Artists:
Please provide at least 3 samples of recent work, such as audio or video files on your Culturalyst portfolio page.
Film & Media:
Please provide at least 5 samples or 5 minutes of recent work, such as audio or video files on your Culturalyst portfolio page.
Other Notes:
There is no application fee. Eligible Artists must be a resident of Louisiana.
Attention painters and messy creators! The KAT is a recently renovated apartment, and Artists must protect the walls, floors, and furniture from paint and other permanent materials. The KAT is not a working studio; however, selected artists are welcome to work in the ARTSPACE Studio space during available business hours. Should there be artist-induced damage to the KAT, repair costs will be deducted from the Artist’s honorarium.