The Louisiana Percent for Art Program is seeking qualifications from professional artists or artist teams for site-specific public artwork at the Thibodaux Regional Health System (TRHS) School of Nursing at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, LA. This opportunity invites artists to create work that reflects the legacy of the nursing profession, the values of the School of Nursing, and the cultural and environmental context of South Louisiana. The selection committee envisions a cohesive suite of artworks that honors the legacy of the School of Nursing while inspiring those who pass through the building each day.The commissioned artwork(s) should honor achievement, resilience, and service while inspiring future generations of nurses. This is a request for qualifications. Proposals are not required during this stage.

The Louisiana Percent for Art Program is seeking qualifications from professional artists or artist teams for site-specific public artworks at Alost Hall, Northwestern State University's new primary academic building in Natchitoches, LA. Alost Hall serves as a central hub for general education and houses programs in the arts and sciences, mathematics, and nursing, welcoming students from every major as they begin their academic journeys. At this stage, both interior and exterior locations remain open for consideration. This is a request for qualifications. Proposals are not required during this stage.

The Louisiana Percent for Art Program seeks qualifications from professional artists or artist teams for a site-specific, exterior public art installation at the new Origin Bank Center for Student-Athlete Success at Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, LA. This flagship facility will serve as both a gateway to the Joe Aillet Stadium and a hub for academic, wellness, and leadership support for all Louisiana Tech student-athletes. The artwork should feature a realistic and recognizable depiction of the Louisiana Tech Bulldog mascot. This is a request for qualifications. Proposals are not required at this stage.

We are always looking for new artists to display in Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center. Our center is located in the heart of downtown Lake Charles, Louisiana. We have three gorgeous floors of gallery spaces in our 1911 courthouse-turned-art center, where we host traveling exhibitions, regional/local artists, community events, cultural programming, educational field trips/guided tours, and visual and performing art workshops inside and on the grounds of our historic property.

Each year, Orchid Gallery holds an Open Call for Submissions, from which artists are selected for a series of solo shows, thematic group exhibitions, site-specific installations, and programming opportunities. Artists of color who live and/or work in the Greater New Haven Area, and are not commercially represented, are invited to apply. Guest curators are also invited to apply with original exhibition proposals. Exhibitions run for 8-12 weeks, and are accessible to the general public, ConnCORP staff, and those participating in special events at Orchid Hall. Each exhibition launches with an Opening Reception that is free and open to the public. At the end of each calendar year, all artists who participated in past and current exhibition seasons will be invited to attend a Makers’ Meetup, a large informal gathering held in Orchid Hall that celebrates the unique creativity in our region. The event is designed to foster connection and collaboration amongst local creatives working across disciplines. Before applying to the 2026 Open Call, please see the Eligibility & Terms below: Application Dates: 2026 Open Call Application Opens: November 1, 2025 Deadline to Apply: March 15, 2026 Eligibility & Terms: Visual artists of all ages, who self-identify as an early-career artist and a person of color and are not commercially represented, are invited to apply Artists must submit an Artist Statement describing what they make and why (500 Words Max) Artists must submit a CV, detailing their exhibition history and any relevant projects and experiences. A degree in art is not needed to apply! To learn how to write an Artist Statement or CV, you can sign up for Creative Capital’s free online course, Grant Writing and Promoting Your Practice, here. There are also many other free courses and resources available. Artists must submit documentation for a minimum of 2 and maximum of 8 artworks. This should also include: caption information: title, year, dimensions, materials, edition, and price if applicable an artwork description wherever possible/applicable Artists are also invited to submit an optional proposal for a site-specific installation that builds upon ConnCORP’s mission, vision and values, and suits the specificity of the space. This should include: a materials list, installation requirements and a proposed layout with dimensions using the Gallery blueprint which can be made available upon request caption information: artwork title, year, dimensions, materials, edition, and price if applicable Artists are responsible for the hand-delivery of install-ready artwork Orchid Gallery cannot accept any single work valued at more than $10,000 Applications must be submitted by March 15, 2026 at 11:59pm If an artist is interested in contracting the bldg fund to support the promotion and sale of their work–including special tours for collectors and related programming–please indicate this on your application. Otherwise, each artist is responsible for directly managing inquiries and sales Guest curators interested in applying with an Exhibition Proposal must submit a Curatorial Statement, CV, Proposed Checklist, Artist Biographies, installation requirements and a proposed layout with dimensions using the Gallery blueprint which can be made available upon request.