University Avenue
Public Art Initiative
Basin Arts is working in partnership with Mayor-President Monique B. Boulet and Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) on a creative placemaking initiative as part of the University Avenue Corridor Redevelopment Project. This much-anticipated initiative will include significant public outreach to develop public art installations at key locations along the corridor, establishing a distinctive identity for the area while fostering community engagement throughout the multi-year project.
Basin Arts' is leading the overall public art vision, site planning, and project implementation in partnership with LCG. The corridor, which includes key civic and educational institutions such as Lafayette City Hall, the Lafayette Police Department, Lafayette Regional Airport, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette Middle School, and the new Truman Early Childhood Education Center, is a vital gateway to the community, and the team is orienting public art concepts around the theme of Education and Public Service
Open Artist Applications
Request for Qualifications (RFQ) University Avenue Underpass Mural Project
Release Date: November 14, 2025
Submission Deadline: December 15, 2025
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.
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.
Past Community Engagements
Kick-Off Public Meeting
In November 2024, LCG and Basin Arts, along with partner CSRS, kicked things off with a community event at City Hall. This initial engagement invited the community to engage by sharing personal stories about University Ave, identifying important locations along with corridor, and contributing ideas for creative placemaking and public art to be incorporated into the overall revitalization efforts. With this information, Basin Arts and CSRS worked collaboratively to determine available and appropriate sites for public art along the first phrase of this project, from University Avenue and Interstate 10 to University Ave. and Cameron. St.
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Here's what we learned from the Fall Public Meeting:
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The community values personal connection to artwork
and wants to be included in the process. -
University Avenue is the gateway to some of
Lafayette's most important civic and educational sites. -
Artwork should find a way to reflect the past
AND set the tone for the future of Lafayette!
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Office Hour Pop-Ups
From June to July 2025 LCG and Basin Arts continued the community conversation with Public Art Office Hour Pop-Ups. These gatherings were relaxed, drop-in style events where community members could connect directly with Basin Arts & LCG about upcoming public art projects in development along University Ave. The feedback received from these gatherings will play an important role in shaping the public calls for art to be released throughout Fall 2025. Read more about the Office Hour Pop-ups in our KATC feature here
Haven't been able to join us in person and want to submit your feedback digitally? Email us your thoughts by clicking below!