Louisiana State University Student Union Call to Artists

The Percent for Art Program is seeking artists or artist teams to design and implement a site-specific, large-scale work of art or sculptural installation at the Louisiana State University (LSU) Student Union in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The commission budget is $543,579. The artwork will be located at the entrance facing the Parade Grounds and must integrate with and enhance the Union's exterior elements.

The artwork must be unique, permanent, and require minimal long-term maintenance. It will be subject to direct sunlight and UV radiation. Design elements may include free-standing sculpture, integrated seating, interactive objects, integrated or accessory lighting, decorative pavers, aggregate, stained concrete, or other ground design elements that accentuate the sculpture or sculptural elements. Any ground treatments must allow for drainage and cannot impede the root system of the Memorial Oak Grove. The artwork should be timeless and embody the spirit of the LSU Community.

Eligibility is open to professional artists 18 and over with a minimum of ten years of demonstrated professional visual art experience and examples of previous experience with large-scale outdoor sculpture or sculptural installation projects. Artist teams may apply and must designate one lead contact. Applicants must submit six images of previous work. Finalists will be required to attend two in-person meetings in Louisiana and will receive a $2,000 proposal fee to offset expenses associated with proposal development and travel. All applications must be electronically submitted through the CAFÉ system by 10:59 P.M. (CT) on Friday, August 7, 2015.