Call for Artists: UL Lafayette Madison Hall

View the full call HERE for a complete description.

The Louisiana Percent for Art Program is seeking qualifications from professional artists or artist teams for a site-specific public art commission at Madison Hall on the campus of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. The commission will include both an exterior and an interior artwork. Together, these works should reflect the values of the College of Engineering while celebrating the culture and character of South Louisiana. The exterior installation will activate the new building entrance, and the interior piece, located in the lobby, will serve as a striking centerpiece for students, faculty, and visitors.

This commission is open nationally to professional artists 18 and over with demonstrated experience in public art and large-scale installations.

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

View the full call HERE for a complete description.

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette has a long-standing tradition of excellence in engineering education. In 1940, the College of Engineering was officially established with the opening of Parker Hall. Madison Hall, completed in 1957, became a dedicated space for engineering and geology, and continues to serve as a vital academic building on campus.

The Madison Hall public art commission will include both an interior and exterior artwork created by a single artist or artist team. This unified approach supports a cohesive artistic vision. The interior component will be placed in the building’s main lobby, a highly visible and symbolic space that serves as a central hub for students and visitors. The exterior component will be located near the new entrance of Madison Hall. It should be visually striking, welcoming, and reflective of the same values and themes as the interior piece, celebrating UL Lafayette’s engineering legacy and future.
 

A complete application must include the following:

• Résumé demonstrating at least 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 (no more than one page) outlining your interest in the project and artistic vision.
• References with the names and current contact details of three people you have previously partnered with, worked with, or commissioned your work.
  References will be contacted for artists invited to develop a proposal for the commission.
• Up to 10 images of past commissions or artworks, NOT proposals, which demonstrate your ability to create large-scale installations. 3-D models, sketches, or drawings will not be accepted. You must include the title, medium, dimensions, project budget (price), year completed, location, and description. The value must be indicated in US dollars.
• Up to 3 videos (optional) of work examples

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

Artist teams may apply and must designate one artist as the lead contact. Examples of work submitted must be original, recently completed artwork (within the last 10 years).