Call for Artists: Baton Rouge Community College Nursing & Allied Health

View the full call for artists HERE for a complete project description.

The Louisiana Percent for Art Program seeks qualifications from artists or artist teams for an exterior, site-specific public art installation at the New Nursing & Allied Health Building on Baton Rouge Community College's Mid-City campus. This facility serves as a critical hub for healthcare education and workforce training in South Louisiana and symbolizes BRCC's deep commitment to community well-being, equity, and resiliency.

This is a request for qualifications. Proposals are not required at this stage.

View the full call for artists HERE for a complete project description.

In 2023, BRCC broke ground on a new 92,800-square-foot Nursing and Allied Health Building. This state-of-the-art facility will support existing programs and provide space for expansion into emerging areas such as Respiratory Care, Physical and Occupational Therapy, and Athletic Training—ensuring that BRCC continues to meet the evolving healthcare needs of Louisiana’s communities.

The proposed artwork should integrate visually and materially with the building’s façade while offering a clear narrative presence. The installation site will be located at a key entry or gathering point, creating opportunities for high visibility and engagement.

The artwork must be durable and suitable for long-term outdoor display. Suggested materials include:

• Glass
• Steel
• Concrete
• Other weather-resistant media

A complete application must include:

• Artist résumé demonstrating a minimum of 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 outlining your interest in the project, artistic vision, and how your work relates to the project goals.
• References that include the names and current contact information for three (3) individuals with whom you have worked, collaborated, or who have commissioned your work in the past. 
  References will be contacted for artists invited to develop a proposal for the commission.
• Images (up to 10) of your original completed commissions or artworks, not proposals, which demonstrate your qualifications for the project. 3-D models, sketches, or drawings will not be accepted. You MUST include the title, medium, dimensions, project budget (price), year completed, location, and a description. The value must be indicated in US dollars. Each image must contain only one view of the work.
• Up to 3 videos (optional) of work examples

This is a national call open to professional artists and artist teams (age 18+) with demonstrated experience in public art and large-scale installations. Applicants must have a proven ability to execute projects of similar scale, complexity, and visibility.

Artist teams must designate a lead contact. 
Artists are limited to one submission, whether applying individually or as part of a team.

All submitted work must be original and completed within the past ten years. The Louisiana Percent for Art Program does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or physical ability.