Call for Artists: Southern University STEM Complex

The Louisiana Percent for Art Program seeks qualifications from professional artists or artist teams for site-specific public artworks at the new STEM Complex at Southern University and A&M College in Baton Rouge, LA. The building will be a hub for students and faculty and will support the university’s mission of advancing science, innovation, and academic excellence.

This commission is intended for one artist or artist team, who will develop a cohesive series of three related artworks for key locations within and around the building. Potential locations include suspended and wall-mounted installations within the building’s main atrium, as well as an exterior sculptural work at the site.

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

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The Louisiana Percent for Art Program seeks qualifications from professional artists or artist teams for site-specific public artworks at the new STEM Complex at Southern University and A&M College in Baton Rouge, LA.

The STEM Complex will serve as a central academic facility supporting instruction and research in the STEM disciplines, including biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics. The building will be a hub for students and faculty and will support the university’s mission of advancing science, innovation, and academic excellence.

The selection committee envisions a series of artworks that reflect the spirit of science, technology, discovery, and innovation. Artists are encouraged to explore themes related to the evolving nature of STEM disciplines and the role they play in shaping the future.

The artwork may also consider the broader narrative of STEM education across time, reflecting the past, present, and future of scientific exploration and technological advancement.

This commission is intended for one artist or artist team, who will develop a cohesive series of three related artworks for key locations within and around the building. Potential locations include suspended and wall-mounted installations within the building’s main atrium, as well as an exterior sculptural work at the site.

VIEW FULL PROJECT DESCRIPTION HERE

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).