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.

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 call is open to professional artists or artist teams residing in Louisiana’s Region 1, including the Greater New Orleans area. This includes: Jefferson, Orleans, and Plaquemines Parishes.

Artists should demonstrate experience creating artwork for public or institutional settings and the ability to complete work within the established budget and schedule.