Call for Artists: Southern University at New Orleans Nursing & Allied Health Building (EXTERIOR)

UPDATE – August 21, 2026: The deadline for this opportunity has been extended to September 4, 2026, and eligibility has been expanded to professional artists and artist teams residing anywhere in Louisiana. Please note that the original Call for Artists document references regional eligibility; the statewide eligibility listed here supersedes that requirement.

The Louisiana Percent for Art Program seeks qualifications from professional artists and artist teams residing in Louisiana for an exterior public art commission at the new School of Nursing & Allied Health Addition at Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO). 

This is a Request for Qualifications. Proposals are not required at this stage.

Review the full call for artists for complete project information.

UPDATE – August 21, 2026: The deadline for this opportunity has been extended to September 4, 2026, and eligibility has been expanded to professional artists and artist teams residing anywhere in Louisiana. Please note that the original Call for Artists document references regional eligibility; the statewide eligibility listed here supersedes that requirement.

The Louisiana Percent for Art Program seeks qualifications from professional artists and artist teams for an exterior public art commission at the new School of Nursing & Allied Health Addition at Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO).

The School of Nursing is grounded in a mission to lead trauma-informed, equity-driven nursing education that transforms underserved communities through innovative systems, sustainable growth, and intentional leadership. The facility will support the next generation of healthcare professionals while serving as a visible investment in healthcare education and workforce development in New Orleans.

The selection committee seeks an exterior artwork that establishes a strong visual identity for the School of Nursing and reflects the values and mission of the program. The artwork should reflect themes of resilience, healing, community, and healthcare equity while serving as a welcoming feature for students, faculty, and visitors.

Artwork may be sited in exterior areas surrounding the School of Nursing, including entry points, terraces, and adjacent landscape areas. These locations are provided as potential opportunities for consideration. Final artwork location will be determined in collaboration with the selection committee.

This is a Request for Qualifications. Proposals are not required at this stage.

Review the full Call for Artists for complete project information, eligibility requirements, submission instructions, and selection criteria.

A complete application includes:

• A current artist résumé (or résumés for artist teams)
• Letter of interest (maximum one page)
• Contact information for three professional references
• 5-10 images of completed artworks demonstrating experience with projects of similar scope and complexity
• Optional videos of past work (up to three)

This is a statewide call for artists.

Eligibility is limited to professional artists and artist teams residing in Louisiana.

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