Northwestern State University
Alost Hall
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.
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Project Budget: $264,000 (all-inclusive)
Submission Deadline: April 27, 2026
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Louisiana Tech University
Center for Student-Athlete Success
The Louisiana Percent for Art Program is seeking qualifications from professional artists or artist teams for site-specific public 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 recognize depiction of the Louisiana Tech Bulldog mascot.
This is a request for qualifications. Proposals are not required during this stage.
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Project Budget: $88,000 (all-inclusive)
Submission Deadline: April 30, 2026
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Nicholls State University
Thibodaux Regional Health System School of Nursing
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.
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Project Budget: $135,000 (all-inclusive)
Submission Deadline: May 7, 2026
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Southern University and A&M College
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.
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.
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 during this stage.
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Project Budget: $405,000 (all-inclusive)
Submission Deadline: June 29, 2026
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