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Opportunities
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Call for RFQ: University Ave. Underpass Mural Project
Request for Qualifications Deadline: December 15th​
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Basin Arts, in partnership with Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG), invites qualified artists or artist teams to submit qualifications for the design and implementation of a large-scale public mural at the University Avenue underpass, 339 N. University Avenue, Lafayette, La 70506.
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This project seeks to transform a key gateway corridor into a vibrant, welcoming landmark that invites locals and visitors towards vital education and public service institutions along the roadway, including the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette City Hall, the Lafayette Regional Airport, the Lafayette Police Department, Lafayette Elementary School, Truman Early Childhood Education Center, alongside historic neighborhoods, and a multitude of local businesses from Interstate 10 to Highway 90.
Residency Programs
​Application deadlines vary
​​Basin Arts offers four unique residency programs
- Visual Artist Studio Residency Applications Open!
- LINEAGE
- DanceLab
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Residencies occur at different times throughout the year & offer opportunities to artists of all disciplines.
BARE Walls
Always accepting new applications
Our signature BARE Walls art subscription program turns "BARE" Walls into gallery space. Original artwork is shown throughout local businesses & homes while providing residual income to Acadiana based artists.
Our artist roster includes nearly 100 diverse, local visual artists in various stages of their career.
Monthly Critique Nite
Open registration for presenting artists
Every month, local artists present their work in front of a small group of community members and fellow artists. Critique Nite is a great way to refine the concepts in one's art, get advice about techniques, and engage with Lafayette's art community.
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Artists of all disciplines are invited to share.
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