Call for Artists: Thibodaux Regional School of Nursing at Nicholls State University

The Louisiana Percent for Art Program seeks qualifications from artists or artist teams for a 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 commissioned artwork(s) should honor achievement, resilience, and service while inspiring future generations of nurses.

A complete application must include: a résumé demonstrating at least five (5) years of professional visual art experience (not student work); a letter of interest (no more than one page) outlining your interest in the project and artistic vision; references with names and current contact details of three people you have previously partnered with, worked with, or commissioned your work; and up to 10 images of past commissions or artworks demonstrating your ability to create large-scale installations (3-D models, sketches, or drawings will not be accepted). Images must include title, medium, dimensions, project budget in US dollars, year completed, location, and description. Up to 3 videos of work examples are optional.

This call 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. The project budget is $135,000.