Boom or Bust Artist Call
Boom or Bust Byway Gateway Signage
(Belcher & Sarepta)
SCOPE & BACKGROUND
The Shreveport Regional Arts Council (SRAC) and Visit Shreveport-Bossier (Tourist Bureau) announces a Call to Artists for designs for Gateway Signage along the Boom or Bust Byway in Northwest Louisiana. The Boom or Bust Byway runs along Highway 2 from Vivian to Lake Claiborne where it circles the Lake and returns to Vivian. These large roadside signs will feature iconic imagery for the towns they are representing and include a QR Code to share information about local attractions. Seven (7) signs have already been fabricated from a previous Call to Artists, however two additional signs are needed, one each for Sarepta and Belcher, Louisiana.
NOTE: Belcher had been included in the previous group for the Boom or Bust Call to Artists, however final designs were not selected. Artists that submitted designs for Belcher’s previous call may submit new designs, or their original designs from the last Boom or Bust Call provided that the subject matter is in alignment with the 5 “themes” provided for Becher in this new call.
Each community has selected icons or themes to represent the distinct heritage, culture, and attraction of their area. The Artist will determine which symbols provided best describe the community’s vision
The purposes of the Artists’ designed Gateway Signs are to:
1. Encourage travelers to take the BOOM OR BUST Byway for a spin! It’s a beautiful trip through Northwest Louisiana.
2. Motivate travelers along the Byway to explore the “off the beaten path” treasures in each Town/Village. This is authentic Louisiana!
3. Inspire travelers to stop for a “Selfie,” Post on social, and click a QR code to the app to access the history of the area and directions to the town’s shopping, eating, and attractions.
Note: The Artist will submit the “to-scale” Design(s). Selected Designs will be FABRICATED and INSTALLED by the Shreveport Regional Arts Council.
ELIGIBILITY
The Design Entry is open to all artists on the Northwest Louisiana Culturalyst Directory at the time of submission. Register on the CULTURALYST directory, (at no cost) if you are an Artist residing or owning property in Northwest Louisiana and have at least 10 works of art ready for digital upload, along with a professional resume and Artist’s statement.
Designs for signage will be accepted through Submittable.com.
ENTRY DEADLINE
Deadline for submission is 4:00 pm, FRIDAY, JULY 12, 2024.