LSUS Artist Call

In association with the LSU Health Shreveport Center for Medical Education, the Shreveport Regional Arts Council announces a Call to Artists for artwork to be purchased for the newly completed LSU Medical School in Shreveport, LA.

GOAL: Together we are issuing an Open Artist Call to the artists of NWLA and LSU students & staff to help offer a variety of local artwork to hang in the new facility.

These pieces will be purchased and officially go on display at the LSU Health Center for Medical Education in addition to other acquisitions and commissioned artworks. This Collection will be considered a long-term, permanent installation of works purchased from our community.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE!
https://srac.submittable.com/

ONGOING ARTIST CALLS

coolspace/ Central Gallery Artist Call

All Professional Artists (visual, literary, cultural, multi-media or performing) are eligible to apply to exhibit in coolspace.
Graduate students or full time post-graduate students in the fine arts field are also eligible.
All artists must live within a 100-mile radius of Shreveport and/or within the parishes of Northwest Louisiana.
All Roster Artists are automatically eligible but still must complete a proposal.
coolspace will accept applications from individual artists, groups and organizations.
Applicants for coolspace must be registered on the NW LA Artists Directory (it’s free and easy to sign up)

Click here to download a coolspace application!

Also, apply for Central Gallery at Central ARTSTATION, located at the Shreveport Regional Arts Council's headquarters at 801 Crockett St. in downtown Shreveport.
Central Gallery application

PAST ARTIST CALLS

The Shreveport Regional Arts Council and Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau announces an Artist Call for Artists’ designs for Gateway Signage along the Boom or Bust Byway in Northwest Louisiana. The Boom or Bust Byway runs along High 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. There will be up to 11 signs representing up to 11 locations spanning the 163-mile Byway including Gilliam, Oil City, Plain Dealing, Vivian, Belcher, Hosston, Red River Bridge, Sarepta, Homer, and Lake Claiborne.

The icons were selected by each community to represent the distinct heritage, culture, and attraction. The Artist will determine which symbols best describe the community 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.

Culturalyst: https://nwla.culturalyst.com

ENTRY DEADLINE

Deadline for submission is 4:00 pm, Thursday, September 28, 2023

Start your application - Click Here.

SNO-GLO ARTIST CALL

an electrifying exhibition of sensational snowflakes @ artspace
November 10 – December 30, 2023

artspace will be transformed into an electrifying expanse of dizzying, rockin’, hot hot hot, hip, one of a kind, unforgettable and instagrammable SNOWFLAKES uniquely designed by artists and creatives for the Holiday Season!

SRAC is commissioning the Snowflakes based upon submission of a “to scale” design:

Roster Artists will receive $300 for one Snowflake. The individual Snowflake is paid $300, and depending upon the willingness of the Artist, SRAC has the right to commission a “set” of up to 10 at $200 each.
Registered Culturalyst Artists will receive $200 for one Snowflake, and depending upon the willingness of the Artist, SRAC has the right to commission a “set” of up to 10 at $150 each. Artist must be registered at the time of submission.
Community Artists/Creatives - even students – throughout Northwest Louisiana will receive $100 for one Snowflake, and depending upon the willingness of the Artist, SRAC has the right to commission a “set” of up to 10 at $60 each.
Artists, Makers and Creatives may submit up to five designs for consideration. The jurors reserve the right to select up to five designs or not to select any of the submitted designs.

View the full Call here.

Download the Grid here.

Application via Submittible click here.

ROSTER APPLICATION

On an annual basis, SRAC commissions national Critics for annual critical review NWLA Artists in literary, visual and performing arts disciplines to review an Artist’s presented body of work. The Critics then decide if the Artist’s work may be deemed as professional. If so, the Artist will be named a Roster Artist. The critical reviews and exhibitions are validation of an Artist’s work.

Artists should reside in the parishes of NWLA: Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Claiborne, DeSoto, Natchitoches, Red River, Sabine and Webster Parish.

The new and renewed Roster Artists will be announced at the artists' gathering in December.

Click here to learn more about the Roster!

This application has closed for 2024.

City of Shreveport Artist Fellowships

Artist Fellowships are cash awards in recognition of artistic excellence that enable artists to pursue their artistic goals. These awards acknowledge distinguished Fellows of the highest caliber in each discipline of the arts.

$2,500 Artist Fellowship Award

Non-matching Artist Fellowships are cash awards in recognition of artistic excellence that enable artists to pursue their artistic goals. It is the intent of the Shreveport Regional Arts Council to acknowledge distinguished fellows of the highest caliber in each discipline of the Arts.

This application has closed for 2024.

Kallenberg Artist Tower Residencies

Welcome to the tallest, smallest apartment for Artist Residencies: the Kallenberg Artist Tower (KAT)! Located at the Central ARTSTATION, the home of the Shreveport Regional Arts Council and center for the presentation, exhibition, performance, creation of and education about the Arts, the KAT is located at 801 Crockett Street in Downtown Shreveport in the heart of Shreveport Common, destined to become the destination for UNexpected, Unprecedented, UNabashed, experiences that form an UNcommon Cultural Community.

The Shreveport Regional Arts Council offers an annual week-long “KAT” Residency for a Visual Artist, a Performing Artist, and a Literary Artist. This application is open exclusively to Artists who reside in Louisiana.

The selected Artists will be awarded a one-week Retreat/Residency in the KAT, with its unique architecture and historical significance. The apartment is fully equipped with a stocked kitchen, 1.5 baths, a queen-sized bed, living room, and a rooftop that provides a panoramic view of downtown Shreveport and the Shreveport Common neighborhood. Each floor of the KAT is a separate room… there are five floors and a rooftop; there is not an elevator. The stairs are quite manageable; however, each element of the space is on a different floor.

This application has closed for 2024.

Live! Casino and Hotel Artist Call

THIS CALL HAS CLOSED.

In association with Live! Casino and Hotel, the Shreveport Regional Arts Council & Bossier Arts Councils have joined together to bring an arts opportunity to the SBC community full of chance and high stakes!

To celebrate the opening of Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana, the latest neighbor of Bossier City’s recently rejuvenated East Bank Cultural District, together we are issuing an Open Artist Call to the artists of NWLA to help line these casino halls with fresh, local artwork!

For this Open Call, we want local artists to submit a concept that captures the spirit of Live! Casino & Hotel; Louisiana-based Gambling Glam, Big Wins, and a Vibrant Nightlife Experience!

Of the concepts submitted, 12 artists will be selected to create a finalized version to be displayed within the Casino & Hotel space and will be compensated $1000 for their work. Once complete, these pieces will officially go on display at Live! Casino and Hotel in the prefunction area of the Event Center - a 25,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art, multi-purpose venue for top name entertainment, meetings, conventions, non-profit and social gatherings. This Collection will be considered a long-term “permanent” installation.

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.

This call has been closed.

Culturalyst Portfolio Reviews are back!

Digital Portfolio Review appointments are now LIVE. These reviews help Artists understand how their work is perceived as it appears in their digital portfolio and provide instruction about how they can grow/improve. ALL appointments must be made by filling out the appropriate Google Form. These appointments are managed by the Shreveport Regional Arts Council and will be conducted on Friday, April 26, from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.

There will be a break from 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm for Critics to have lunch and mingle.

Appointments made before lunch will be in-person.
Appointments made after lunch will be via Zoom.

Every artist who registers for an appointment will get a reminder email on Thursday, April 25. Those who chose a Zoom session will receive their Zoom details at that time. For artists who opted for an in-person meeting, they'll be informed of the venue (either Central Artstation or Artspace).

Reviews are on Friday, April 26.
The Zoom link will be emailed to you after you sign up.

VISUAL

CM12 Visual Critic:
Lucia Simek
Sign Up Here.

CM 11, Visual Critic:
Christopher Blay
Sign Up Here.

CM Manager, Visual:
Lauren Smart
Sign Up Here.

LITERARY

CM 12 Literary Critic:
Kendra Greene
Sign Up Here.

CM 11 Literary Critic:
Sanderia Faye Smith
Sign Up Here.

PERFORMING

CM 12 Performance Critic:
Dori Bosnyak
Sign Up Here.

CM 11 Performance Critic:
Eva Raggio
Sign Up Here.

VIEW THE FULL CALL HERE <——

Visual Art Application
Literary Art Application
Performing Art Application

Critical MASS 12 RETURNS

CRITICAL MASS is the annual Invitational Exhibition for all Artists who reside/own property in the 9 parishes of Northwest Louisiana: Beinville, Bossier, Caddo, Claiborne, DeSoto, Natchitoches, Red River, Sabine, and Webster. The purpose of the Critical Mass exhibition is to showcase the professional and emerging Artists in Northwest Louisiana and to provide professional Critical Review for Artists spanning all art disciplines.

The Visual, Literary and Performing Arts Critics (combined) will each choose a “Best of Show” award winner within their respective discipline. The award is given to the ONE WORK in the Visual Arts Exhibition, Literary Presentation, and Performance Showcase that compels the Critic to “want to see more!”

This will result in a $5,000 Prize, divided with $2,500 as the Award Prize and $2,500 Commission Fee to create a solo presentation with at least 50% new works presented in Spring 2025 during Critical Mass 13. There will be published Critical Review by the Critic that selected the work. Artists submitting work to Critical Mass must commit to a solo exhibition to open in Spring 2025.

ONLINE FORM DEADLINE: Thursday, March 28, 2024.

New Closing Date
Exhibition Closes: Thursday, June 18, 2024.

The City of Shreveport will repair three WATER TOWERS in the next few years. The repair provides an opportunity to redesign the exterior design on the Water Towers. Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux invites all Artists connected to Shreveport to submit proposal concepts for each of the three different WATER TOWERS. The selected proposal will then be professionally designed and painted (by an outside firm) on the Water Tower. The design must be one that can be painted on the WATER TOWER(S) – there is no other medium for the design.

(No use of vinyl, lights, sculptural additions, etc.)

The Shreveport Regional Arts Council (SRAC) will administer the selection process and the design development through to approval by the City of Shreveport and the selected paint application company.

Artist Water Tower Call

The Artbreak Festival is predicated on engaging professional, highly qualified, innovative artists from Northwest Louisiana (like you) to work with students and their families to create artworks that echo the precepts of STEAM Learning (Science, Technology, Engineer, ARTS & Math). These hands-on Art activities are offered throughout the week of Artbreak, April 8-14 at the Shreveport Convention Center.

All ArtBreak Teaching Artists must attend a Hands-On Artist Training Session on Thursday, April 4 at the Shreveport Convention Center.

KAT - Kallenberg Artist Residency

(Kallenberg Artist Tower @ the Central ARTSTATION)
Produced by the Shreveport Regional Arts Council

The Shreveport Regional Arts Council offers 1 residency for a Visual Artist, 1 residency for a Performing Artist, and 2 residencies for writers per year in the KAT. This application is open exclusively to residents of Louisiana.

The selected Artists will be awarded a one-week Retreat in the KAT, with its unique architecture and historical significance. The apartment is fully equipped with a stocked kitchen, 1.5 baths, a queen-sized bed, living room, and a rooftop that provides a panoramic view of downtown Shreveport and the Shreveport Common neighborhood. Each floor of the KAT is a separate room.

APPLY HERE

Roster Artist Application

The annual Juried Review of the Northwest Louisiana Directory is approaching.
"Roster" indicates that the Artist is working in a consistent manner to produce, distribute, and receive recognition for outstanding work. Roster Artists meet monthly to develop Regional Arts Policy, learn about upcoming Calls and Commissions, and share personal progress.

APPLY HERE

Performing Arts Digital Portfolio Reviews - Spring 2023

$2,500 Artist Fellowship Application

The annual Juried Review of the Northwest Louisiana Directory is approaching.
Non-matching Artist Fellowships are cash awards in recognition of artistic excellence that enable artists to pursue their artistic goals. It is the intent of the Shreveport Regional Arts Council to acknowledge distinguished fellows of the highest caliber in each discipline of the Arts.

APPLY HERE

All Artists can sign up below for a Digital Portfolio Review. You must have an active profile on the NWLA.Culturalyst.com website. The review is through Zoom, and the critic will be sharing the screen reviewing your portfolio with you. Reviews are on Friday, May 12.
The Zoom link will be emailed to you after you sign up.

Performing Portfolio Review: https://forms.gle/BVGieubFvijZcKuh7

Visual Portfolio Review: https://forms.gle/L7cujuqJQjg4NyN46

Literary Portfolio Review: https://forms.gle/TnjvEia8LCyDtzaR6

Critical MASS 11 Artist Calls

CRITICAL MASS is the annual Invitational Exhibition for all Artists who reside (or own property) in the 10 parishes of Northwest Louisiana (NWLA). The purpose of the Exhibition is to showcase the 1,200 Artists in Northwest Louisiana and to provide professional Critical Review for NWLA Artists. The Critics (one in each Arts Discipline including Visual, Literary, Theatre, and Music-Dance) will review the works in each Discipline.

Important Dates:

Online Application Form FOR ALL DISCIPLINES Deadline: Monday, April 3, 2023 - 4:00 pm.

Visual Art Delivery Dates: Friday, April 28, 10am-5pm - Saturday, April 29th, 2023 @ 4:00 p.m.
NO LATE ARTWORK WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Performing & Literary Arts Showcase @ the Caddo Common Park Pavilion with Literary Readings between Performances from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm on Saturday, May 13, 2023
Public Visual Exhibition Opening and Critic’s Choice Announcement:
Saturday, May 13, 2023, 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm, at artspace.

Visual Work Pick up: July 24 - July 28

Click Above for the Discpline You are Applying For.

Artist Up! will level up skills and experience of emerging artists through a series of courses/classes at the Central ARTSTATION.

Led by renowned Dallas, Texas curator and mixed media artist Lesli Marshall, this 11 week course promises to deliver strategies for increasing earned income for artists from the production, marketing, distribution of Art by at least 30% within one year of course completion.

It is a goal of the Shreveport Regional Arts Council to strengthen the professional arts community in order to advance the Arts, and maximize access to the Arts, for the people of Shreveport, Bossier and Northwest Louisiana.

Graduates will create a marketing portfolio and take part in a group exhibition at the Central ARTSTATION.

Kallenberg Artist Tower Residency

WRITERS, VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTISTS
Kallenberg Artist Tower @ the Central ARTSTATION
Produced by the Shreveport Regional Arts Council

Now....Welcome to the tallest, smallest apartment for Artist Residencies: the Kallenberg Artist Tower (KAT)! Located at the Central ARTSTATION, the home of the Shreveport Regional Arts Council and center for the presentation, exhibition, performance, creation of and education about the Arts, the KAT is located at 801 Crockett Street in Downtown Shreveport in the heart of Shreveport Common, destined to become the destination for UNexpected, Unprecedented, UNabashed, experiences that form an UNcommon Cultural Community.

The Shreveport Regional Arts Council offers an annual week-long (six night/seven day) “KAT” Residency for a Visual Artist, a Performing Artist, and a Literary Artist. This application is open exclusively to Artists who reside in Louisiana.

Scope:
The selected Artists will be awarded a one-week Retreat/Residency in the KAT. Unless otherwise requested, the residency starts on a Sunday with "check-out" on Saturday. With its unique architecture and historical significance, the apartment is fully equipped with a stocked kitchen, 1.5 baths, a queen-sized bed, living room, and a rooftop that provides a panoramic view of downtown Shreveport and the Shreveport Common neighborhood. Each floor of the KAT is a separate room… there are five floors and a rooftop; there is not an elevator. The stairs are quite manageable; however, each element of the space is on a different floor.

Artist Talk and Workshop:
The Northwest Louisiana Arts community wants to hear your story and career progress via a one 1.5 hour Artist Talk during your stay. Additionally, artists will learn a “how to” tip in one specific technique that you have mastered in order to increase their cadre of strategies for success! Therefore, the Shreveport Regional Arts Council provides each selected Artist-in-Residence a $500 stipend for the week with the caveat that the Artist will provide an Artist Talk and a two-hour hands-on Workshop. These are two separate experiences/events. Usually, the Artist's Talk is held on a Thursday night, from 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm, and the Workshop is held on the final Saturday, from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.

Travel expenses and meals are not included - though, one day or night you’ll enjoy a hosted lunch or dinner with the SRAC team!

Applications are due Monday, October 17, 2022.

2022 HOLIDAZE @ artspace

Thursday, Nov 17 – Friday, Dec 23, 2022 mainspace gallery

HOLIDAZE is Back! This Boutique Pop Up for Artists to sell artworks during the Holiday Season – produced by the Shreveport Regional Arts Council on the mainspace floor of artspace.

SRAC welcomes all Northwest Louisiana Artists who are registered on the CULTURALYST Artist Directory to submit a proposal for the HOLIDAZE JURIED ART SALES EXHIBITION. Up to 20 Artists will be selected to have designated Display Space for the month spanning six weeks and five HOLIDAY SHOPPING WEEKENDS!

In this WORK FOR PURCHASE EXHIBITION, the purchaser will take the work upon purchase, and the Artist will replace the sold work with another piece.

The Artist receives 70% of the Sale; artspace receives 30%.

ONLINE Application Deadline

Monday, October 17 @ Midnight
with Samples of each item that will be offered in the Boutique.

$2,500 Artist Fellowship 2023 Application

The annual Juried Review of the Northwest Louisiana Directory is approaching.
Non-matching Artist Fellowships are cash awards in recognition of artistic excellence that enable artists to pursue their artistic goals. It is the intent of the Shreveport Regional Arts Council to acknowledge distinguished fellows of the highest caliber in each discipline of the Arts.

Artistic excellence as demonstrated by consistent level of quality, creativity, and technical proficiency in the artist's work
Artistic focus and consistent artistic development as evidenced by the body of work
Demonstrated career commitment and/or achievement
Quality and appropriateness of documentation materials and samples of work

Eligibility:

Must be a legal resident or studio space owner in Shreveport, Louisiana, for at least 24 months.
Cannot be enrolled in an arts-related degree or certificate program and is at least 18 years of age.
Cannot have won a Fellowship in the same art discipline in at least seven years.
Must have an active directory listing with my resume, bio, artist’s statement and at least 10 works of my art listed on Culturalyst.com

SEE PAST RECIPIENTS HERE

Roster & Fellowship Reviews

The annual Juried Review of the Northwest Louisiana Directory is approaching.

"Roster" indicates that the Artist is working in a consistent manner to produce, distribute, and receive recognition for outstanding work. Roster Artists meet monthly to develop Regional Arts Policy, learn about upcoming Calls and Commissions, and share personal progress.

Deadline, Monday, August 31
We require a new Artist Directory page on https://nwla.culturalyst.com/
Click here to apply! https://forms.gle/Dw2kGoBCxKhnbyot9

ARTIST PORTFOLIO REVIEWS

All Artists can sign up below for a Digital Portfolio Review. You must have an active profile on the NWLA.Culturalyst.com website. The review is through Zoom, and the critic will be sharing the screen reviewing your portfolio with you.
Reviews are on Thursday, February 3 and Friday, February 4.
The Zoom link will be emailed to you after you sign up.

PLEASE MAKE SURE TO SIGN UP FOR THE RIGHT REVIEW CRITIC.
I would like my Visual Portfolio reviewed!
I would like my Literary Portfolio reviewed!
I would like my Performing Portfolio reviewed!

Click the BUTTON below to sign up!

PERFORMING ARTISTS

Meet with Critic Martha Heimberg on Friday, February 4 at 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm @ the CENTRAL ARTSTATION to discuss the future of Critical Review for Performing Artists.

Individual Artist - National Endowment of the Arts American Rescue Plan Subgrants

National Endowment of the Arts American Rescue Plan
Individual Artist Guidelines
DEADLINE: THURSDAY, March 31, 2022, AT 4:00 P.M.

NEA American Rescue Plan Grants fund Arts projects created by Professional

Artists that have Artistic value provide community benefits with an emphasis on making these Arts experiences accessible to the public and target community members who cannot easily access the Arts. Funding requests must be between $2,000 and $5,000. No matching funds are required.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: All applications must be submitted through Submittable by Thursday, March 31, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. No applications will be accepted after the deadline. No handwritten or emailed applications will be accepted.

Robert Pincus (by zoom) presents his “Writing an Artist’s Statement” workshop for Artists. Pincus has done many of these Artist Statement Workshops, and he can show you how to edit your statement to speak to your artistic strengths.

Friday, February 4,11:30 am – 1:00 pm Zoom Meeting
https://bit.ly/3nKh6DA
ID: 830 1991 7148
Pass: 554036

giftspace @ artspace

If you are an artist or craftsperson and would like to have your work featured in giftspace, contact Anna Baxter by phone at (318) 673-6535 or by email at artspace@shrevearts.org. Artists interested in giftspace must be listed on the NW LA Artists Directory and must submit images of their items for approval. All works are sold on a commission basis.
giftspace is no longer accepting applications.

Shreveport Common FUNdraiser

Shreveport Common, Inc. the 501C3 nonprofit redevelopment arm of Shreveport Common, is having a FUN & GAMES Cornhole Tournament and FUNdraiser on Nov. 27 at Red River Brewery. The event will raise funds to purchase/commission large scale and tabletop games and a mobile kiosk for Caddo Common park.

Additionally, Shreveport Common is promoting the importance of artists in our community. To do this, they are adding a commission opportunity to 3 selected (by jury) artists to each paint a Cornhole sets. The 3 Cornhole sets will be featured at a silent Auction on Nov. 27.

Benefits for the artist.
Three $200 commissions are available for three selected Artists. (1 artist per set). The painted Cornhole boards will be promoted on social media and displayed at the Fun & Games Corn Hole tournament for auction on Nov. 27, 2021. Artist Statements and NWLA Directory links will be included. Bid winners will receive a hard copy of the information with their boards.

Important Dates:
October 29: Application Deadline for Review
November 3: Jury Selection Announcement
Nov. 3 - Nov. 5: Pick Up Cornhole Board Set (2 boards per set) from Central ARTSTATION
Submit Preliminary Schematic Design to Committee for Approval before beginning work: Due no later than Nov. 10
Nov. 20 10:00 AM: Final Deadline for Painted Cornhole board sets to Central ARTSTATION (Paint must be fully DRY as they will be picked up for sealing/top coat process on Nov. 20.)

https://forms.gle/b5kN5SZYtGNpBHWP7

A. Kallenberg Artist Tower Residency - Click on Application
Two Artists are selected for a one-week (6 nights, 7 days) Residency in the KAT to create or complete an artwork. The Residency includes a public Artist’s Talk and a 2-hour Workshop that “drills down” into one technique that you will share with fellow artists.

Deadline to submit application is December 17, at 4:00 pm.
Announcement of two Artist Residencies is January 14, 2022.

Artists from all arts disciplines are welcome to apply

Critical MASS 10

In its 10th year, Critical MASS returns! Experience over 100 works from an active, producing community of Visual, Performing and Literary artists in Northwest Louisiana. It’s a Massive presentation. The Critical Challenge: Professional Critics will review each Arts Discipline to determine which Artist created the most compelling work of Art…one that merits a $2,000 commission to create a Solo Exhibition, Performance, and Literary Presentation.
i.    Deadline to submit entry application is Monday, January 10, 2022 at 4:00 pm.
ii.    Deadline to submit artwork is Saturday, January 15, 2022.
iii.    New timeframe: Critical Mass 10 opens Wednesday, February 2, - Saturday, March 19, 2022

Thursday, February 3 – Collectible Artist Exhibition @ Central ARTSTATION
Thursday, February 3 - Friday, February 4 – Portfolio Reviews with Critics
Friday, February 4 – Visual and Literary Exhibition @ artspace; “Critics Choice” awards will be awarded this night.
Saturday, February 5 – One-on-One reviews, followed by Workshop

Literary Application closed

Performing Application closed

Visual Application closed

UNCOMMON WEEKENDS:
SUNDAYS in the PARK with ARTISTS!

Calling All Performers, Artists, Hands On Art Instructors and Yoga/Exercise Instructors

The Shreveport Regional Arts Council (SRAC) will launch Caddo Common Park programming in April with “Sundays in the Park with Artists,” 2:00 pm, - 5:30 pm. This is a celebration of the Professional Artists in Northwest Louisiana.

General Programming schedule:
April 11 – December 12; 2nd and 4th Sundays, 2:00 pm – 5:30 pm:

$2,500 Artist Felowship Appication

The annual Juried Review of the Northwest Louisiana Directory is approaching.
Non-matching Artist Fellowships are cash awards in recognition of artistic excellence that enable artists to pursue their artistic goals. It is the intent of the Shreveport Regional Arts Council to acknowledge distinguished fellows of the highest caliber in each discipline of the Arts.

APPLY HERE https://forms.gle/keH3EVmXTMo5RJv1A

Roster / Collectible Artist Reviews

The annual Juried Review of the Northwest Louisiana Directory is approaching.

"Roster" indicates that the Artist is working in a consistent manner to produce, distribute, and receive recognition for outstanding work. Roster Artists meet monthly to develop Regional Arts Policy, learn about upcoming Calls and Commissions, and share personal progress.

"Collectible" indicates that the Artist has achieved significant status in the region, has produced a consistent body (or bodies) of work, has enough work to meet Collector demand, has the capacity to complete commissions in a timely manner, and has the communication skills to create and maintain a relationship with a collector(s).

Deadline, Monday, August 30 Click here to Apply
We require a new Artist Directory page on https://nwla.culturalyst.com/

Light It Up!

SRAC is engaging Tracey Dear, lighting designer for Chicago’s 16 LED Bridges, the Wrigley Building, and LED creations in Millennium Park as the Residency Artist. Tracey will create and teach others to create lighted Bridge artworks designed of, by, and for the People.

Tracey will work with a team of 4 - 5 area Artists who will demonstrate some degree of skill in design/programming/coding. These selected Artists will:

1.    Participate in a September Planning session for the Project.
2.    Actively participate in the project from October 1, 2021 – May 30, 2022.
3.    Invest approximately 440 “instructional” hours over the eight (8) month Residency.
4.    Learn “tips, tricks, design concepts, and the operation of the Pharos Control System for programming the lights on the “Bakowski Bridge of Lights.”
5.    Design one 15-minute Light Show for the “Bakowski Bridge of Lights” to debut between July and December 2022. Each artwork created through the Residency will debut at a “Red River Glo Fest” celebrating the Artists, engaging the community, attracting tourists, and inspiring new riverfront development.
6.    Assist Tracey Dear by providing direct coaching/training for 500 selected students attending Title I Caddo Parish Public Schools, in grades 5 and 12, as well as Bossier Parish Students, students attending four area Universities, and residents of four area Social Service Organizations. The training centers on the design and programming (coding) of13,320 programmable LED Lights on the Texas Street – Bakowski Bridge of Lights. Students will learn to operate the Pharos Control System; and some of the students will become the City’s future – and sustained - Bridge Lighting Designers.
7.    Lead a public engagement process during the ArtBreak Festival, May 9 – 15, 2022. This is a seven (7) day Festival with a culminating Sunday, May 15 “ArtBreak Light Show!” The Artists will work with students and families, allowing them to design a “smidge” of the Bridge, then with selected students, the Artists “Team” will program the “smidges” into a Light Show for the Bridge.

TRACEY DEAR APPLICATION TIME LINE – REVISED:

Applications due: 12 MIDNIGHT, AUGUST 1
Finalists Interviews with Tracey Dear and SRAC Staff: Week of August 16 – 20
Announcement of Selected Artists: August 27
Orientation with Tracey Dear in person: September (date to be determined)
Teaching Begins: October
Teaching Months: October, November, January, February, March, April, May 9-15
First Light Show through the Residency “Debut” – Sunday, May 15
Light Shows “Debut” at Friday Night GLO FESTS June through December

Learn more by clicking here.

APPLY HERE

· $1,500 Artist Relief Grants are here! The Louisiana Division of the Arts is providing grants to working artists in NWLA who lost arts-related income due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Apply online March 29 - April 16. Funds are limited, but the application is brief.

· If you lost income in 2020 as a working artist in Northwest Louisiana due to COVID, you can apply for the $1,500 Artist Relief Grants. Applications open March 29 - April 16.

· Applications are open for $1,500 grants in pandemic relief for working artists in Northwest Louisiana. If your gig was canceled, show postponed, or arts job lost, please apply. Funds are limited and will be awarded by eligibility criteria.

APPLICATION CLOSED

LED LIGHT DESIGN for the TEXAS STREET BRIDGE CALL
ARTISTS’ CALL FOR DESIGNS is NOW OPEN!

LED LIGHT ARTWORK (SHOW) - APPLICATION

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: TWO ARTISTS will be selected to DESIGN a 20-MINUTE LIGHT ARTWORK (two lightshows by two artists!) for the upcoming LED LIT TEXAS STREET BRIDGE. The animated light artwork should have a theme, should demonstrate the capability of the lights (colors, intensity, movement), and should span 20 minutes.

1. The Light Shows will debut in the months following the opening of the LED LIT BRIDGE; we anticipate the opening to be July 2021.
2. The completed, programmed, Light Shows will be due no later than April 11, 2021.
3. There are two ways to participate:

a. Demonstrate the capability to program the PHAROS CONTROL SYSTEM SOFTWARE as approved by Keith Hanson, City of Shreveport IT Director. If the Artist designs and programs the themed light show, the fee is $10,000.

b. Demonstrate the capability to create a series of at least 15 “storyboards” (one per minute) that show how the Bridge will look each minute for 15 minutes. In this participation project, the Artist will NOT be responsible for the actual programming of the lights, rather the Artist will design the bridge lights and work with the Programmer to achieve the desired outcomes. The fee is $5,000 for the story-board for the 20 minute design (subject to up to three revisions as requested by the jury team) and $1,000 for the time required to work with the programmer to achieve the approved design ($6,000 total).

ELIGIBILTY: ALL ARTISTS on the Northwest Louisiana (NWLA) Artists Directory are eligible to apply. An Artist must have a completed registration on the NWLA Artists Directory prior to submission.

TIMELINE:
Sunday, April 11 – midnight – Applications/Proposals Due
Friday, April 23 – Artists Announced – Contract Interviews Scheduled April 26 - 30
Friday, June 4 – Final Designs are Due
Friday, June 25 – Final Designs approved/or revisions requested with 2 weeks to make changes.

Note: Accepted Designs become the property of the City of Shreveport and the Shreveport Regional Arts Council.

“On or Around the 4th of July!” – Debut of the LED TEXAS STREET BRIDGE. Each Design will Debut during a monthly “GLO FEST” that honors the Artist and Premiers the Design…one per month when the Bridge is lit!

Download the Template Here <— click

Sign up here: APPLICATION CLOSED

PARISH OF CADDO POET LAUREATE 2021 APPLICATION

APPLICATION DEADLINE: SUNDAY, MARCH 21, 2021, by 12:00 MIDNIGHT

The Arts are an essential part of life in Caddo Parish; poetry provides a unique form of expression, analysis, interpretation of life. The Parish of Caddo seeks to recognize and engage an outstanding Poet to be named the Poet Laureate for Caddo Parish. The process for selection of the Poet Laureate will be administered by the Shreveport Regional Arts Council (SRAC). SRAC is a catalyst for participation, education, development, and promotion of excellence in the Arts and supports established arts organizations, nurtures emerging arts organizations, and assists individual artists. Individual artists are the lifeblood of the Arts. A Poet may apply for the position or may be nominated for the position; either process involves a complete application process as follows:

Click here for application” APPLICATION CLOSED

Artspace gallery will become the home of more than 200 original artworks created by regional talent for its annual art competition and exhibition. Critical Mass 9 will inhabit a multi-dimensional and multi-discipline collection of paintings, sketches, photography, sculpture, literature and more.

The event is the anchor of the organization's critic's series. Renown national art critics will travel to Shreveport to review and critique the pieces, ultimately naming the Best in Show for visual and literary categories.

"The first part is for all of the Ark-La-Tex to see the strength of all of the artists in northwest Louisiana in one space and for those artists to receive critical review," said executive director Pam Atchison.

The second goal is to present the artists with the opportunity to have a conversation about the work that's designed to help them expand their reach outside of the region, Atchison said. Some past winners and participants of the critic's series have increased national sales and exhibition shows.

The artists also have the opportunity to win Best in Show and receive $2,000 to produce a solo exhibition or presentation at Artspace in the fall.

This online forms will only be available until 4:00 pm, Friday, February 26, 2021.

Visual Arts Application

Literary Arts Application

Performing Arts Application

NWLA Artist Portfolio Reviews

FRIDAY, MARCH 26 VIA ZOOM

We have a few spots left on Friday for artists to have their NWLA Artist directory profile reviewed via ZOOM. Here is your chance for some one-on-one time with the critics. Connecting via ZOOM, you will get to review your work on the NWLA Artist Directory. Through a screen share, the critics will show you where you can improve your work samples, artist statement and resume.

You may only sign up once per discipline. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU CLICK THE RIGHT LINK...

Performing Artist Portfolio Review - click here

Literary Arts Portfolio Review - click here

Visual Arts Portfolio Review - click here

The KAT Artist Residency
2021 Recipients: Mawiyah Bomani and David Armand

(Kallenberg Artist Tower @ the Central ARTSTATION)
Produced by the Shreveport Regional Arts Council

The Shreveport Regional Arts Council offers 1 residency for a Visual Artist, 1 residency for a Performing Artist, and 2 residencies for writers per year in the KAT. This application is open exclusively to residents of Louisiana.

The selected Artists will be awarded a one-week Retreat in the KAT, with its unique architecture and historical significance. The apartment is fully equipped with a stocked kitchen, 1.5 baths, a queen-sized bed, living room, and a rooftop that provides a panoramic view of downtown Shreveport and the Shreveport Common neighborhood. Each floor of the KAT is a separate room.

2020 ROSTER & Collectible Artist Application

The ROSTER REVIEW is an annual process, and new and renewed Roster Artists will be announced in December at the Artists Holiday Party. To maintain Roster status, Artists must be reviewed every 5 years.

The “criteria” for a PROFESSIONAL ARTIST - this means the Artist is accepted as a ROSTER ARTIST.

The “criteria” as a COLLECTIBLE ARTIST – this means the Artist is promoted and “matched” to a committed Collector who agrees to purchase works and support the Artist for three years.

All Digital Portfolios (on the NWLA Artist Directory Website) must be updated for review no later than midnight on Saturday, August 31, 2020.

Critical MASS 8: Literary, Visual and Performance Calls

Artspace gallery will become the home of more than 200 original artworks created by regional talent for its annual art competition and exhibition. Critical Mass 8 will inhabit a multi-dimensional and multi-discipline collection of paintings, sketches, photography, sculpture, literature and more.

It will return for its eighth year rejuvenated and expanded with changes to its layout, new special guest critics and the debut of audience voting.

The event is the anchor of the organization's critic's series. Renown national art critics will travel to Shreveport to review and critique the pieces, ultimately naming the Best in Show for visual and literary categories.

"The first part is for all of the Ark-La-Tex to see the strength of all of the artists in northwest Louisiana in one space and for those artists to receive critical review," said executive director Pam Atchison.

The second goal is to present the artists with the opportunity to have a conversation about the work that's designed to help them expand their reach outside of the region, Atchison said. Some past winners and participants of the critic's series have increased national sales and exhibition shows.

Critical Mass was formed with a mission of offering constructive critiques to area artists that could be used to further their skills and professional careers as artists. By inviting out-of-town art professionals, it ensures bias-free feedback, Atchison said.

The artists also have the opportunity to win Best in Show and receive $2,000 to produce a solo exhibition or presentation at Artspace in the fall.

2019 ROSTER Application

The ROSTER REVIEW is an annual process, and new and renewed Roster Artists will be announced in December at the Artists Holiday Party. To maintain Roster status, Artists must be reviewed every 5 years.

All Digital Portfolios (on the NWLA Artist Directory Website) must be updated for review no later than midnight on Saturday, August 31, 2019.

Artists should have the Digital Portfolio, Resume/Bio, and Artist’s Statement on the NWLA Artist Directory website updated no later than Saturday, August 31, 2019.

To maintain Roster status, Artists must be reviewed every 5 years. Current Expiring Roster Artists who do not elect to go through the Roster Review will not be reviewed and will be removed from the Roster.

FriendsWithYou Artist Calls

SRAC and the City of Shreveport with support from the National Endowment for the Arts and a cadre of other donors will bring Arturo Sandoval III and Samuel Borkson, Artistic Directors of the FriendsWithYou Art Collective, to create and oversee a series of projects throughout the 2019 year. Arturo and Samuel, working collectively since 2002, have a mission to spread the positive message of Magic, Luck, and Friendship.

The Artists work in a variety of mediums including painting, sculpture, large-scale experiential installations, live performances, virtual reality and animation. Their reductive and simplified use of geometric abstraction always contains a whimsical touch. Alongside the body of works of Murakami, Jeff Koons, and Damien Hirst, FriendsWithYou is a new breed of artist, actively generating culture beyond the traditional art boundaries and reshaping the current contemporary art scene.

How can you be a part?

1. SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATION RESIDENCIES!

SRAC will place Northwest Louisiana Artists as Artists in Residence for seven weeks during the summer of 2019 (June 17 - August 9) with the Residents of PROVIDENCE HOUSE, MERCY CENTER, McADOO CENTER, VOA LIGHTHOUSE and the VOA VISIONS Program for Senior Citizens…all Shreveport Common Social Service Organizations (SSO). Residency Artists must agree to a standard background check.

2. RAINBOW CITY PARADE …Krewe Captains!

Arturo, Samuel, and William - known to us as FriendsWithYou (FWY), Tuti, Sam, and Bill, with Technical Support from Josh Porter, SRAC Production Director - are creating the “ULTIMATE RAINBOW CITY” Parade with 7 selected Artists.

(Note: This aspect replaces the formerly announced call for “Inflated Sculptures - Floats” for the Parade.)

Seven (7) Artists will be selected as KREWE CAPTAINS and each will head up the MAKING process/projects and the KREWE MARCHERS for the RAINBOW CITY PARADE.You need to think of yourselves as the “Captain” of your own zany brigade of Parade participants.Ultimately, it is anticipated that each Captain will have 100 Marchers.

3. CREATIVE EXERCISE/MOVEMENT

SRAC will engage fitness experts to team with Artists to make Exercise Creative! Dance and Movement Artists should plan to submit ideas for long-term projects that extend beyond the six-week RAINBOW CITY installation, ensuring that everything that happens in THE COMMON Park is healthy, fun, and creative. Proposals for Creative Exercise will be accepted on an on-going basis.

4. SUNDAY IN THE PARK : Artist’s Response to RAINBOW CITY

Each Sunday features an Artist in THE COMMON Park for a 45 minute - 1 hour performing experience to include dance, theatre, storytelling, drumming, music…you tell us! The idea is to create - or adapt - a work to RAINBOW CITY; to perform with / within the installation. It is understood that the work may have improvisational aspects; these should be explained in the proposal. Fees will vary depending on an individual performance or a small group performance. Maximum fee is $500 per Sunday performance.

5. Arts in Education Artist:

Science, Technology, Engineering, ARTS, & Math) Arts Instructors:
SRAC will select Artists to teach Hands-On STEAM activities developed by SRAC's Curriculum Specialist Ilene Fraser, Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 1:30 pm and Saturdays, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm.

6. FRIDAY NIGHTS “Ditch the Kiddos” and Dance - DJ nights!

John Lomax will “curate” these experiences and select the DJ’s! Call 673-6500 to share your concept or your availability!

ARTIST UP

Shreveport Regional Arts Council presents the return of the ARTIST ENTREPRENEURIAL INTENSIVE TRAINING PROGRAM rebranded as ARTIST UP! On February 6, join us at the Central ARTSTATION to find out more about the course.

BRANDING & MARKETING - FINDING/SUSTAINING A MARKET - PRICING & RETAIL DISPLAY - LLC/LIABILITY/TAXES - INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY -TRADEMARKS & MORE !!!

FriendsWithYou

About Residencies with nationally renowned Artists:

RAINBOW CITY and the FRIENDS WITH YOU RETROSPECTIVE EXHIBITION @ ARTSPACE!

SRAC and the City of Shreveport with support from the National Endowment for the Arts and a cadre of other donors will bring Arturo Sandoval III and Samuel Borkson, Artistic Directors of the FriendsWithYou Art Collective, to create and oversee a series of five projects throughout the 2019 year. Arturo and Samuel, working collectively since 2002, have a mission to spread the positive message of Magic, Luck, and Friendship. The Artists work in a variety of mediums including painting, sculpture, large-scale experiential installations, live performances, virtual reality and animation. They are known for immersive installations and interactive artworks, inviting viewers of their work to reconnect with and reinterpret their lives through communal experiences…and that is just what the Shreveport Common UNcommon - communal - community needs: Magic, Luck and Friendship. The year-long project with FriendsWithYou is directed through a collaboration with Arturo, Samuel, and Academy Award Winning Animation Director, William Joyce - the probono Artistic Director for artspace. Elements of the FriendsWithYou residency experience are lined out at the link below.

ARTIST CALLS SOON TO COME.

LITERARY Residency: The KAT Writer’s Residency

Welcome to the Tallest - Smallest Apartment for an Writer in Residence - the Kallenberg Artist Tower (KAT) - located at the Central ARTSTATION - the home of the Shreveport Regional Arts Council and center for the presentation, exhibition, performance, creation of and education about the Arts. The KAT is at 801 Crockett Street in Downtown Shreveport…at the heart of Shreveport Common, destined to become the destination for UNexpected, Unprecedented, UNabashed, experiences…an UNcommon Cultural Community.

The Shreveport Regional Arts Council offers two Writers in Residence opportunities per year in the KAT, open exclusively to Residents of Louisiana. The selected writers will be awarded a one-week Writing Retreat in the KAT, with its unique architecture and historical significance.

Driftaway Floatation Pod Artist Call.

artspace and Driftaway Float Center in Bossier City are partnering to bring a unique exhibition to the public, and allow local artists to utilize the Float Pods at Driftaway Float Center to create an original artwork from that experience, resulting in artworks that showcase both the artist’s individual experience, and the boost in creativity and other mental benefits of using the Float Pods.

Exhibition dates are August 5th - September 6th, 2020, a 4 week juried exhibition, displaying the work of 30 local NWLA Directory Artists. Works would be inspired by the experience of sensory deprivation following two complimentary 90-minute float therapy sessions (valued at a total of $160). The application includes your name, contact information, link to their NWLA Directory page, and a brief statement of why you would like to experience the sensory deprivation of the float pod.
There is no charge for application or entry.

ARTS MARKET @ RAINBOW CITY in THE COMMON Park

Weekly: November 7 - December 8, 2019
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5pm, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18. 2019

RAINBOW CITY @ THE COMMON provides a unique opportunity for ALL AREA ARTISTS to sell original artwork (Visual, Literary, Multi-Media, Culinary, and Fine Craft) within the whimsical installation of 35-40 colorful, huge, air-filled interactive sculptures that invite all to discover their playful and FRIENDLY side!

ARTS MARKET Questions: projects@shreveart.org; Bre Banks @ 318-673-6500

Critical MASS 7 - Visual, Performing and Literary Calls

CRITICAL MASS is the annual Invitational Exhibition for all Artists who reside/own property in the 10 parishes of Northwest Louisiana. The purpose of the Exhibition is to showcase the 1,200 Artists in Northwest Louisiana and to provide professional Critical Review for NWLA Artists. Published Critics from across America are selected by the first Critical Mass Critic, Robert L. Pincus, Ph.D., formerly the Art Critic and Books Editor for the San Diego Union- Tribune.

The Critics (one in each Arts Discipline including Visual, Literary, Theatre, and Music-Dance) will review the works in each Discipline.

NOTE: IF THERE ARE LESS THAN 10 ENTRIES IN ANY ART DISCIPLINE, Shreveport Regional Arts Council will NOT bring the Critic to review the works. The works may be Exhibited/Presented, but they will not be reviewed.

The Visual, Literary and Performing Arts Critics (combined) will each choose a “Best of Show” award winner within their respective discipline. The award is given to the ONE WORK in the Visual Arts Exhibition, Literary Presentation, and Performance Showcase that compels the Critic to “want to see more!”

Therefore, the $2,000 Prize is actually a Commission to create new work to be shown during January 2020. Artists submitting work to Critical Mass must be prepared for this exhibition to open in January 2020.

Artists who participate in CRITICAL MASS are also invited to receive a DIGITAL PORTFOLIO review with the designated Critic, attend three workshops prepared by Robert L. Pincus, Ph.D., and participate in the biennial ARTISTS’ STUDIO TOURS,

Artists may submit work in more than one Arts Discipline, but may only submit one work per Discipline.

NEW CALLS:

2019 ARTISTS STUDIO TOURS APPLICATION

The Shreveport Regional Arts Council (SRAC) present the 2019 ARTISTS STUDIO TOURS during CULTURE CRUSH WEEK! The ARTISTS STUDIO TOURS will be held on Saturday March 9 between 10:00am - 5:00pm.

The tours are open to ALL Northwest Louisiana Artists on the NORTHWEST LOUISIANA ARTISTS DIRECTORY! This includes VISUAL, LITERARY, and PERFORMING ARTISTS!
Not a member? Click here to join. http://nwlaartists.org/join

If you do not have a STUDIO available to tour, the Team will attempt to provide a temporary space for you!

Saturday March 9 between 10:00am - 5:00pm.
• 6:00 PM - COLLECTORS’ MATCH REVEAL @ ARTSPACE - ARTISTS’ GATHERING to CELEBRATE the completion of the tours and the announcement of the “matches” between COLLECTORS and COLLECTIBLE ARTISTS!

2018 Holidaze Performing Artist Call

Thursdays during the Holidaze exhibiton artspace is looking for someone to fill the building with music and merriment. If you are interested in performing solo or with a group, click below to fill out the form.
Thursdays: Nov 15th, 2018 – Dec 20, 2018
5:00pm - 7:00pm - 3, 30 minute sets

$200 solo
$350 group of 2 - 4
$500 group of 5 or more
Fore more information or to apply, click the link below.

2018 Holidaze Vendor Artist Call

The mainspace floor of artspace welcomes submissions for a JURIED ART SALES EXHIBITION wherein up to 20 Artists will be selected to have designated Display Space for the month! In this WORK FOR PURCHASE EXHIBITION, the purchaser will take the work upon purchase, and the Artist will replace the sold work with another piece. The Artist receives 70% of the Sale; artspace receives 30%.

Application Deadline: Sunday, Sept. 23 @ Midnight

NWLA Portfolio Reviews

Registration begins NOON Wednesday, September 5.
It's back! They're back! The Shreveport Regional Arts Council has brought 3 art critics to your nwlartists.org directory pages. Robert L. Pincus, PhD. will review Performing Arts, Ann Fisher-Wirth will review Literary, and Lauren Smart will review Visual portfolios.

Portfolio Review Times/Dates:
Wednesday, September 12 9:30am - 2:00pm (Literary Only)
Thurdsay, September 13 10:00 am - 3:00 pm (Literary, Visual, Performance)

Visual artists should bring one physical work with them so Lauren Smart can compare/contrast photo quality. All artists should take some time to fix up their portdolios before review. Times for reviews are 15 minutes long, and we suggest showing up 10 minutes before your time.

To give everyone an equal chance to sign up, we are sharing the link to sign up, but it will not be active until NOON Wednesday, September 5..
So set an alarm! Spots tend to fill up quick.

2018 Roster/Collectible Artist Application Form

The Critics (Robert L. Pincus, Ph.D.; Lauren Smart, Visual; Ann Fisher-Wirth, Literary; and Mark Lowry – Theatre Jones, Performing Arts) will review the NWLA ARTIST’S DIRECTORY to determine if the Samples of Work, Artist’s Bio and Artist’s Statement reflect:

The “criteria” for a PROFESSIONAL ARTIST - this means the Artist is accepted as a ROSTER ARTIST.

The “criteria” as a COLLECTIBLE ARTIST – this means the Artist is promoted and “matched” to a committed Collector who agrees to purchase works and support the Artist for three years.

All Digital Portfolios (on the NWLA Artist Directory Website) must be updated for review no later than 12 Midnight, Sunday August 12. 2018.

Find out more and apply online now! Click here.

2018 Artist Studios' at artspace

Seriously want an Artist Studio? Ready to think about Renting a Studio…Here’s a “free” chance to “test” your commitment to Studio Space in downtown Shreveport! Your commitment will attract Developers, Collectors, and Arts Patrons to support Studio Spaces in Shreveport Common.

SRAC will provide up to 8 temporary Visual Artists Studios in ARTSPACE during a 11 week period, opening Thursday, May 31 through closing day, Saturday, August 11, 2018.

Deadline to apply: Sunday, April 1 (No Foolin)

Create in the Common

Animate Shreveport Commons with your artistry by creating work inspired by the history that you SEE, the present SEE or the future that you want to SEE for Shreveport Commons IN Shreveport Commons on April 7, 2018. LIVE painting, poetry writing, music composition, dance composition will be created by what you SEE in the COMMON. In this “plein aire”- like experience, Artists will be inspired and we hope be inspiring to visitors, patrons of the Texas Ave Maker’s Fair, residents!

Deadline to apply: Monday, March 26

Artist UP! Entrepreneurial Training

Shreveport Regional Arts Council presents the return of the ARTIST ENTREPRENEURIAL INTENSIVE TRAINING PROGRAM rebranded as ARTIST UP! On February 21, join us at the Central ARTSTATION to find out more about the course.

BRANDING & MARKETING - FINDING/SUSTAINING A MARKET - PRICING & RETAIL DISPLAY - BUILDING A WEBSITE - LLC/LIABILITY/TAXES - INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY -TRADEMARKS & MORE !!!
Sign up here.

PARISH OF CADDO POET LAUREATE APPLICATION

The Arts are an essential part of life in Caddo Parish; poetry provides a unique form of expression, analysis, interpretation of life. The Parish of Caddo seeks to recognize and engage an outstanding Poet to be named the Poet Laureate for Caddo Parish. The process for selection of the Poet Laureate will be administered by the Shreveport Regional Arts Council (SRAC). SRAC is a catalyst for participation, education, development, and promotion of excellence in the Arts and supports established arts organizations, nurtures emerging arts organizations, and assists individual artists. Individual artists are the lifeblood of the Arts. A Poet may apply for the position or may be nominated for the position; either process involves a complete application process as follows:

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: Friday, February 28, 2018: by 12:00 Midnight

CRITICAL MASS 6

CRITICAL MASS 6 is the invitational exhibition welcoming all Northwest Louisiana Visual, Literary, and Performing Artists to exhibit one work of Art that will be reviewed by an established, published, professional Critic who will select one work in each field for an upcoming “SOLO SHOW”. The Critics will provide one-on-one review of each artist’s work, and will provide additional digital portfolio review for each participating artist via a scheduled appointment.

Applications and entries are due: 4:00 pm, Saturday, February 10.
CRITICAL MASS 6 Performing Arts Showcase: Wednesday, February 28, 6:00 pm, East Bank Theatre; Best of Show Award and Review presented Friday, March 2 at ARTSPACE
CRITICAL MASS 6 Visual and Literary Exhibition opens: 5:30 pm, Friday, March 2; Best of Show Awards presented: 7:00 pm, Friday, March 2
Critics’ Review of Visual & Literary Exhibition and Performance, along with Digital Portfolio Review: Saturday, March 3, 9 am – 12:00 noon; by Appointment
CRITICAL MASS 6 EXHIBITION DATES, Saturday, March 3 – Saturday, May 5 (9 weeks) on two floors of ARTSPACE.

$1,000 TRAVEL GRANTS FOR SHREVEPORT ARTISTS:

The Applications for SRAC $1,000 Artist’s Travel Grants will be presented at the Thursday, January 11 gathering and will be online as of January 11.
The grants will be submitted and reviewed as travel opportunities arise…on an “open deadline” basis. The goal of the grant is to assist Artists who have been “accepted” - through a jury process – to exhibit, present, and/or perform their work, or to attend special conferences/workshops via juried invitation, with up to $1,000 in travel funds. Grant requests will be reviewed within 30 days of receipt of application. Eligible Artists will reside in the City of Shreveport, since the funding for the Travel Grants comes from the City of Shreveport, have an “active” listing on the Northwest Louisiana Artists’ Directory, and will have received a “juried invitation” to exhibit, present, or perform their work outside of Northwest Louisiana. Up to ten (10) $1,000 Travel Grants will be awarded on a first-come/first-served basis; an artist may receive one award annually (January – December).

2017 Roster Artist Application Form

The Critics (Robert L. Pincus, Ph.D. – Visual; David Kipen – Literary; and Mark Lowry – Theatre Jones – Performing Arts) will review the NWLA ARTIST’S DIRECTORY to determine if the Samples of Work, Artist’s Bio and Artist’s Statement reflect:

The “criteria” for a PROFESSIONAL ARTIST - this means the Artist is accepted as a ROSTER ARTIST.

The “criteria” as a COLLECTIBLE ARTIST – this means the Artist is promoted and “matched” to a committed Collector who agrees to purchase works and support the Artist for three years.

On The Wall Artist Team Call

Creation Dates: JANUARY 14 - 19
Exhibition Dates: JANUARY 14 - FEBRUARY 17

Artists are encouraged to form a collaborative team to be selected to create and paint directly on the WALLS of MAINSPACE. This may be limited to a grand scale painting (all forms of paint, chalk, spray paint are welcome) AND may include things affixed to the wall, AND may include artworks installed in the space; AND may include environmental ephemera - for example a music soundtrack or sound effects. BUT THE WALLS MUST BE THE PRIMARY “CANVAS” for the installation! One team will be selected to create DIRECTLY on the WALLS!
The PRIMARY GOAL is to motivate a team of artists to create works directly on the Walls of artspace/mainspace.

Holidaze

artspace welcomes you to sell your Fine Art, Fine Craft, and Holiday Craft with 3 opportunities to exhibit and sell during “BUY LOCAL ART” MONTH.

I. artspace PRESENTS
– The mainSPACE floor of artspace welcomes submissions for a JURIED ART SALES EXHIBITION wherein up to 20 Artists will be selected to have designated Wall Space for the month! This is the same format as the 2015 PRESENTS opportunity for Artists to exhibit work or purchase in a designated wall area! In this WORKS FOR PURCHASE EXHIBITION, the purchaser will take the work at the time of sale, and the Artist will replace the sold work with another piece. The Artist receives 70% of the Sale. This Sales Exhibition opens "slightly" on Thursday November 16 and runs through Saturday December 30.

II. Crafting Holidaze Bazaar!
– The funSPACE floor of artspace welcomes you to create and staff a HOLIDAY BOOTH throughout the month!
We are renting up to 20 HOLIDAY BOOTH SPACES on a first-come, first-served basis! The rental fee allows you to LEAVE your work in a secure INSIDE environment – nice and warm – and right next to the very popular PARISH TACEAUX Restaurant! If you manage your booth sales, you keep 100% of the sales! If you need assistance in managing the booth sales, you will receive 70% of the sale price and artspace receives 30%.

III. Giftspace!
ARTSPACE reviews and accepts limited edition works - or original works - that have an “immediate gratification” factor to sell in the GIFTSPACE.

Generally, works are priced at $100 or less and are displayed by ARTSPACE.
The artist will collect 70% of the sale and artspace will collect 30%.
Generally, an artist consigns 5 - 10 pieces for ARTSPACE sales.
Works that are sold are giftwrapped for the customer and include an INFORMATIONAL CARD provided by the ARTIST.
As possible, ARTSPACE records the name and email of the purchaser and shares the information with the Artist.
During each week of the HOLIDAZE Exhibition, one GIFTSPACE artist will be featured in an “advertised” ‘TRUNK SHOW’ - the Artist will bring MORE work for the day/night meet and greet with the public. The Artist is encouraged to promote the “Trunk Show” through Social Media and invitations.
The GIFTSPACE Artists agree that there will be up to 3 opportunities for ARTSPACE to offer a 10% discount on works in the GIFTSPACE.
It is understood that the Artist receives 70% of the sale price of each work and ARTSPACE receives 30% of the price.
Generally, Artists are paid monthly. However, for HOLIDAZE, the Artist will receive a check on December 22 reflecting all sales made from November 25 through December 16. The final sales reconciliation check will be issued on January 12 reflecting sales made through January 6, 2018.

InGRAVED EXHIBITION!
The Shreveport Regional Arts Council is partnering with Forest Park Cemetery to celebrate the 100 year anniversary with the “Art of the Cemetery” in an Exhibition that features prizes ($1,000 - $250) for exhibited artworks inspired by Forest Park Cemetery.
Important Dates:
• Plein Aire Inspiration day at Forest Park Cemetery - Sunday, August 13, 2017, 9:00am-3:00pm
o John Prime will give a tour of Forest Park East Cemetery. John will cover the architectural aspects of the cemetery, notable artists buried there, the plane crash at the lake that took the lives of many of the political and other leaders of Shreveport significantly changing the future of Shreveport, etc.
You are not required to participate on this date; however, to participate, you must use Forest Park Cemetery as your inspiration for a new work.

• Submit the work to ARTSPACE: September 13 - September 30, 2017
Work due no later than 4:00 pm, Saturday, September 30, 2017

• Opening Night and Presentation of Prizes: Friday, October 13
• Exhibition Dates: Saturday, October 14 - Saturday, November 4

CALL for ARTISTS -- REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)

NICK CAVE INSPIRED, ARTIST & COMMUNITY created “BEADED BLANKETS”

DESIGN and FABRICATE FRAME EMBELLISHMENTS
SCRIBE the STORIES of the BLANKETS
PRESENT the STORIES of the BLANKETS for RECORDING purposes

Selected Blankets can be found here.

PROJECT: The Shreveport Regional Arts Council will encase up to 20 of the “Beaded Blankets” – along with the story, artist’s credit, and the names of each contributor to the blanket - in a UV coated, protective Plexiglas and aluminum or steel shroud that is ornamented/festooned/embellished by selected artists so that each of the 20 “Beaded Blankets” is transitioned from a “blanket” into a new – unified - work of Art with a long-lifespan, displayed outside for easy Public Access as well as viewed through the Shreveport Common APP.

The sample of and measurements/specs for the framing structure are found at: https://www.shrevearts.org/specs

1. Selected Visual Artists will embellish the pre-fabricated frames to ensure that the Frame is in and of itself a Work of Art that is respectful and reflective of the “Beaded Blanket” that is encased. The FRAMES will be installed by the Shreveport Regional Arts Council.

2. Selected Literary Artists will research the stories of the Beaded Blankets and conduct follow up interviews as well as “analysis” to string the myriad of stories of each beaded 7’ strand into a cohesive story to share about the Blankets. The stories may include facts about the process of creating the Beaded Blankets!

3. Selected Performing Artists will be commissioned to perform/record these stories of the “Beaded Blankets,” and/or to narrate a “Beaded Blanket” biking/walking tour throughout Shreveport Common that will be included on the Shreveport Common APP.

1.    APPLICATION AVAILABLE:  Tuesday, June 20
2.    RFQ to be Completed no later than: Midnight, Wednesday, July 19 (5 weeks)
3.    SELECTION OF ARTISTS ANNOUNCED: Monday, July 24
4.    SELECTED ARTISTS CONTRACTING & ASSIGNMENT OF “BLANKETS” PROCESS:  TUESDAY, July 25; 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM – MANDATORY MEETING @ the Central ARTSTATION, 801 Crockett Street, downtown Shreveport.
5.    FINAL FRAME (S) DESIGN COMPLETE and SUBMITTED for APPROVAL:  Friday, August 25 (one month)
6.    CONSTRUCTION/FABRICATION PERIOD:  Tuesday, August 29 – Thursday, November 2 (10 weeks)
7.    FRAMES COMPLETE! STORIES COMPLETE:  Friday, November 3
8.    SRAC INSTALLATION:  November 6 – December 15
9.    Celebration of the “BEADED BLANKET TRAIL” – January 2018

ARTISTS STUDIO TOURS APPLICATION

The Shreveport Regional Arts Council (SRAC) - in concert with the Bossier Arts Council (BAC), Downtown Development Authoirty (DDA), Highland Open Studio Tour Sundays (HOSTS), Agora Borealis, Norsworthy Gallery, Minden Cultural Crossroads, and the North Central Louisiana Arts Council – presents the 2017 ARTISTS STUDIO TOURS during CULTURE CRUSH WEEK, March 30 – April 9!

The ARTISTS STUDIO TOURS will be held on the weekend of APRIL 7, 8, and 9!
The tours are open to ALL Northwest Louisiana Artists on the NORTHWEST LOUISIANA ARTISTS DIRECTORY as of March 1, 2017! This includes VISUAL, LITERARY, and PERFORMING ARTISTS! Not a member? Click here to join. http://nwlaartists.org/join
If you do not have a STUDIO, the Team will provide a temporary space for you!
If you do not have a STUDIO within easy driving distance (yes, we will help make the decision!), the Team will provide a temporary space for you!

The ARTISTS STUDIO TOURS
will take place as follows:

FRIDAY, APRIL 7: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
ARTISTS’ STUDIO TOURS IN MINDEN and RUSTON
SATURDAY, APRIL 8: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Artists’ Studio Tours in SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER
SUNDAY, APRIL 9: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Artists’ Studio Tours in SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER
SUNDAY, APRIL 9: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
ARTISTS’ GATHERING to CELEBRATE the completion of the tours
and the announcement of the “BEST STUDIO” AWARD and the “matches” between COLLECTORS and COLLECTIBLE ARTISTS!

Deadline: Tuesday, March 7 (midnight)
Date: APRIL 7, 8, and 9!

Critical MASS 5 @ artspace

ENTRIES DUE : March 1 - March 11 (NEW DATES):
All Visual Entries and Entry Forms are due in person at artspace, 710 Texas Street, between these dates during the following hours: Tue – Fri: 10am – 5pm - Sat: 12pm – 4pm
OPENING & AWARDS: Thursday, April 6, 5:30 – 8:30 PM
The CRITICAL Mass 5 Exhibit Opening Reception & Award Announcement will be held at artspace.
CRITICS’ REVIEW and TALK: Saturday, April 8, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon:
EXHIBITION DATES: Thursday, April 6 – Saturday, June 3

The Shreveport Regional Arts Council (SRAC) presents CRITICAL MASS 5, an open invitational exhibition for all Northwest Louisiana Directory & Roster Artists held in artspace’s coolspace gallery on the second floor. Artists from Northwest Louisiana are encouraged to register with the Directory at www.nwlaartists.org in order to be eligible to submit work to be exhibited. Works in the show will be reviewed by professional critics selected by “Critic Curator,” Robert L. Pincus, Ph.D, who has curated the Critics for several previous Critical Mass exhibitions. The Critics will select the work of one visual artist, one literary artist and one performing artist to each receive a “solo” Exhibition or Presentation in coolspace. Additionally, each winner will receive a $2,000 cash award to fund their exhibition or presentation and an advertisement featuring the selected Artist in a national publication. Each Critic will review the final “solo” work; the review will be published.

Arts Entrepreneurial Intensive Training 2017

DEADLINE: Monday, February 13, 2017
Class Dates: Every Wednesday from 5:00PM - 8:00PM

The Arts Entrepreneurial Intensive Training series returns this month offering artists in Northwest Louisiana a chance to advance their business and discover new opportunities. This session of the Arts Entrepreneurial Intensive Training series classes run Every Tuesday evening from Wednesday, February 15 - March 27.

The series is offered through the Shreveport Regional Arts Council (SRAC) in the spring and fall for Northwest Louisiana Artists. This Spring the series returns with a new structure and new additional instructors. The Spring Arts Entrepreneurial Intensive Training series will be led by Artist and Entrepreneur Michael Graham.

At the end of the series students will present a complete marketing portfolio. Graduates will have their art work displayed and/or performed in the Entrepreneurial Graduate Exhibition at Central ARTSTATION.

To apply for the Arts Entrepreneurial Intensive Training series,

Shreveport UNCommon Murals #UNCOMMON MURALS

MURAL DESIGNS DUE: Midnight, Friday, December 16

Lesli Marshall, curator of the DEEP ELLUM Mural Project and designer of the MURAL /SCULPTURAL installation for the FACE BOOK Corporate offices in Ft. Worth, leads a project to create up to 10 murals in Shreveport Common.

CREOLE WILD WEST MARDI GRAS INDIANS

APPLICATION DUE: MIDNIGHT, Friday, December 16

SRAC creates the next UNSCENE! happening with the Creole Wild West Mardi Gras Indians under the direction of Chief Howard Miller, New Orleans. The tribe will install their heavily symbolic beaded suits in ARTSPACE, create a Shreveport Common interactive Parade, provide an Artist’s Talk and a Beading Workshop with Chief Miller. The tribe’s customs are highly secretive and symbolic. Up to two artists will be selected to assist and shadow Chief Miller during the three month exhibition with its programming.

ARTISTS’ STUDIOS @ artspace

APPLICATION DUE: December 30, 2016
Artists who cannot commit to the entire month of ACTIVE STUDIO LIFE should not apply.

To “test” the viability of Artists’ interest in and commitment to Studio Space, and attract developers to create Studio Space in Shreveport Common, SRAC will provide up to 8 temporary Visual Artists Studios in ARTSPACE from April 6 – May 13. Selected Artists will receive a $500 Stipend to “create” the Studio Space and will have access to the SRAC Warehouse for potential supplies.

Artists should have the Digital Portfolio, Resume/Bio, & Artist’s Statement updated on the NWLA Artist Directory no later than December 30, 2016.

COLLECTIBLE ARTISTS APPLICATION

APPLICATION DUE: December 30, 2016
Eligibility is contingent upon commitment to participation April 2 – 9.

SRAC will create a week-long opportunity for potential COLLECTORS to meet and interact with pre-selected COLLECTIBLE Artists. The previous Critics will review the NWLA DIRECTORY & ROSTER to determine which Artists are producing interesting work that tracks/trends to a career in the Arts…defined as continuous production/distribution of the work. The quality of the DIGITAL IMAGES, as well as an updated Resume/Bio that demonstrates the commitment to produce, exhibit, perform, and sell the work…as evidenced on the NWLA DIRECTORY is critical to the selection process!

Selected Artists will participate in a scheduled “Collector /Collectible Meet and Greet;” Conversation with the Critics, and a 2-day Studio Tour with a Critic as the “docent” for the Collectors. These activities are scheduled during the week of April 2 -9 – including the weekend. Artists who cannot participate in the Meet and Greet and the Tour are not eligible to be “Collectible.” Collector’s commit to support one artist for a period of 3 years to include purchasing Art, Tickets, Books; and attending events.

ROSTER ARTISTS APPLICATION

APPLICATION DUE: December 30, 2016
The NWLA ARTISTS DIRECTORY must be updated, and the online application for ROSTER Review submitted by December 30, 2016.

SRAC will engage the professional Critics, under the curatorial selection of Robert Pincus, Ph.D., to review the digital Portfolios of the NWLA Directory Artists who are interested in being named as a “NWLA Professional Artist” and juried to the NWLA “ROSTER.” The Critics look for Professionalism as exhibited in the Samples of Work to include the development of “bodies of work,” Resume of Exhibitions/Performances/Publications to include solo and group shows, Commissions and Awards; and education in the Art Field.

Kroger Mural Artist Call

KROGER GROCERS has a policy to install an original Artist’s Mural in each NEW KROGER STORE! We have a new store in Shreveport that opens in October that will receive an indoor piece of artwork. The size is approximately 12.5' x 5'H and the commission is about $7500.

The due date to Apply for consideration is July 22.

CommonLINK: Line and Sky, coming soon

The LINK @ CommonLINK Request for Qualification

A City/SRAC Project

Project Dates: January 3, 2016 – June 30, 2016

The City of Shreveport and Shreveport Regional Arts Council will create the LINK; the ingeniously engaging, community-changing, urban cultural and history, virtual “Information Center” located within the new public art transportation substation, CommonLINK, in Shreveport Common creative cultural community.

The Shreveport Regional Arts Council is seeking Artists from all Art Disciplines to interpret the historical data of Shreveport Common and create original artworks which will then be digitized by a state of the art digital designer for use as a Shreveport Common App. This App will then become a part of the digital information center of the CommonLINK.

Assoc. Prof. and Director of the LSUS History/Social Science Dept. Dr. Gary Joiner will oversee the collection of content, working with LSUS students to assemble the histories of Shreveport Common. Selected artists will interpret the historical data into original artworks which will then be digitized for use in the LINK.

ALL ARTISTS must complete the online Request for Qualifications by March 28, 2016, 11:45 pm.

Complete the Request for Submission

The LINK Artistic Disciplines and Outcomes:

The LINK project is open to NWLA Artists from Visual, Literary, Performing Arts and Multi D disciplines. Artists will be selected to represent a mix of disciplines, and may include:

A. Visual Artist: Creating an original body work inspired by the 8 buildings within Shreveport Common that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places: 1. Municipal Auditorium, 2. B’nai Zion Temple, 3. Oakland Cemetery, 4. Church of the Holy Cross, 5. Scottish Rite Temple, 6. Central Fire Station, 7. The Strand Theatre, and 8. The 800 Block of Texas, as researched, documented and submitted by Dr. Gary Joiner.

B. Photography: Create a photographic gallery for each above listed places and contributing buildings and places; (current, photos to be juxtapose with archival material) as researched, documented and submitted by Dr. Gary Joiner.

C. Storytellers and/or Actors: Create 20 audio stories to be recorded based on interviews submitted by Dr. Gary Joiner of the people who have lived/worked in the Shreveport Common area.

D. Literary Artist: Create the scripts for 3 walking tours covering themes of: 1. Architecture, 2. Music, and 3. Cultural Heritage, to be written based on research and insights provided to artists as researched, documented and submitted by Dr. Gary Joiner. Additionally Literary Artists will be commissioned to write script /descriptions for visual work.

Critical MASS 4 Artist Call

The Shreveport Regional Arts Council (SRAC) and artspace present CRITICAL MASS 4 – an open invitational exhibition for all Northwest Louisiana “Directory & Roster” Artists. The Exhibition encourages Artists to register on the NWLA Artists’ Directory and to submit work to be exhibited and critically reviewed by professional critics selected by “Critic Curator,” Robert L. Pincus, Ph.D. Pincus has selected the Critics for the past several Critical Mass exhibitions. The Critics will select the work of one artist in Visual, Literary and Performing Arts to advance to a “solo” Exhibition/Presentation in coolspace. SRAC will support the solo Exhibition/Presentation with a $2,000 cash award per category and an advertisement featuring the selected Artist in a national publication. Each Critic will review the final “solo” work; the review will be published.

Download the FULL Artist Call Here.
Fill out the Visual/Literary/Digital application here.
Fill out the Performing Artist Application here

All VISUAL, LITERARY & DIGITIAL ENTRIES are due in person @ artspace
(sorry, we must “see you!”) between Tuesday, February 9 and no later than,
4:00 pm, Saturday, February 13, 2016.

artspace hours for acceptance of work and entry forms:

Tuesday - Friday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Saturday: 12:00 noon – 4:00 pm

Arts Entrepreneurial Intensive Training FALL 2016

Extended Deadline to Register: Friday, October 16th
Class Dates: Every Tuesday evening from Tuesday October 20th – Tuesday November 17th.

Class Time 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

The Arts Entrepreneurial Intensive Training series returns this April offering artists in Northwest Louisiana a chance to advance their business and discover new opportunities. The FALL session of the Arts Entrepreneurial Intensive Training series classes run Every Tuesday evening from Tuesday October 20th – Tuesday November 17th., 2015

The series is offered through the Shreveport Regional Arts Council (SRAC) in the spring and fall for Northwest Louisiana Artists. This Spring the series returns with a new structure and new additional instructors. The Spring Arts Entrepreneurial Intensive Training series will be led by Artist and Entrepreneur Michael Graham.

At the end of the series students will present a complete marketing portfolio. Graduates will have their art work displayed and/or performed in the Entrepreneurial Graduate Exhibition at Central ARTSTATION.

To apply for the Arts Entrepreneurial Intensive Training series, please fill out the registration form below. For questions, call or email Vickie Marshall, Arts Resource Director, at (318) 673-6500 or Vickie@shrevearts.org.
Click here for the Course Outline.

Art of the Bands Exhibition

artspace and UNSCENE! want to create an exhibition geared towards the visual and musical aspects of being in a band or performing musician. For this exhibition, a musical act will be given a section of "Showcase Wall" to exhibit "artworks": Show Posters, Album/CD cover art, Concert Photographs, and more.
August 3-6: Bands submit Art/Collection for Exhibition, listening, and Sales. (Wednesday, August 5, artspace will stay open until 8:00 pm to accept works.)

Click here to read the call and apply for the exhibition
Deadline 11:59 PM on July 30.

Stan "The Record Man" Lewis Musician Application

In 1948, Stan Lewis opened Stan's Record Shop, on Texas Street in Shreveport, LA. Lewis became a one-stop operator (other record stores would buy from him) and distributor of independent record labels: Atlantic, Chess, Modern, Specialty, and Imperial. STAN is renown as one of the nation’s great Music Producers because he is one of the ONLY to record, manufacture, and distribute records.

Stan would go on to form Jewel, Paula and Ronn Records in Shreveport, and is, arguably, one of the most significant figures in the history of R&B, or even American music, period. (©Martin Gavin 2006 and 2012)

The Shreveport Regional Arts Council with the Parish of Caddo and BHP BILLITON will tribute Stan “the Record Man” Lewis… better known as Uncle Stan the “Hip Hit Record Man” with a music festival – Saturday, September 26.

The main requirement for performing this festival is being able to perform/cover at least one song that Stan Lews recorded/wrote. You do not have to choose the song at this moment, but be ready with one before the performance.

Click here to read the call and apply for the Festival
Deadline 11:59 PM on July 30.

ARTISTS STUDIO TOURS APPLICATION

The Bossier Arts Council, HOSTS (Highland Open Studio Tours Sunday) and Shreveport Regional Arts Council will organize a variety of Studio Tours for audiences to get “up close and personal” to the Artists and Artworks. Artists are encouraged to display, sell, demonstrate, and meet potential collectors during this afternoon of studio tours. If you do not have a studio, you are welcome to tell us that you want to “share” a studio that will be created at East Bank Gallery, Central ARTSTATION, or artspace.

B. Artists must be active on the NWLA Directory by Midnight, Friday, May 29.

C. Tours will be organized in a variety of diverse ways to include:
i. For the Collectors – a tour with the Critics of the Critics’ Choice selected Artists who are featured during the COMMON CULTURE week.
ii. By proximity – we will “group” up to 10 easy to get to studios together for a quick tour.
iii. By Google Map – the “tour taker” can build his/her own tour of favorite studios!
iv. Geo-cashing – We will build a tour based upon hidden “door prizes” throughout the tour.
v. By Bossier, Highland, and/or Shreveport groupings!
vi. By discipline/medium: For collectors looking for an opportunity to see all sculptors, oil painters, all writers, all musicians, or (for example) dancers!
vii. And…if we can think of a better way to group tours, we will!

Deadline: Friday May 29, 2015
Date: SUNDAY, JUNE 28 | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

UNDISPUTED! ART TEAM CALL

UNDISPUTED! is an elimination competition leading to afinal round where the winning artists’ team will take home a cash prize of $10,000 dollars. Based upon the number of eligible entries, there may be advanced preliminary rounds leading to a final selection for the Live Audience.

UNDISPUTED! Game Goal: A physical object must be created over the course of a series of timed rounds. Think of the TV Cooking elimination show, “Chopped!” There is an elimination after each “round” (appetizer, entrée and dessert). The initial rounds are shorter and build to a final 30 minute round. A Secret Ingredient(s) will be introduced at each round. Successful completed projects will include multidisciplinary representation. The judging will include the process of creating the physical object as well as the final product itself. Each team will go through a series of elimination rounds. The rounds will be viewed by the jurors and audience from the arena seating and via projected video footage.

Deadline: Friday May 29, 2015
Date: SATURDAY, JUNE 27

Click here for the full CALL
Click here for registration form.

PERFORMING ARTS SHOWCASE APPLICATION

This event that provides Critical Review for Performing Artists will be held on Tuesday, June 23. Each individual performer will perform for up to 10 minutes; group performances are a maximum of 15 minutes. The size of the venue will be selected based upon the needs of the performance and size of the groups. (For example, if all submissions are by individual performers, the Showcase may take place at the Engine Room of the Central ARTSTATION; if large group performances are submitted, we will identify a suitable theatre.) Critic, Anne Marie Welsh will view all performances, make the decisions about the BEST OF SHOW award and other performers/performances that merit verbal commentary AFTER the PERFORMING ARTS SHOWCASE – this promises to be a “long/late” but highly entertaining evening!

The selected BEST OF SHOW performer/performance will receive $2,000 in order to mount a full length production/concert to be staged at a mutually agreeable time within three months of the selection. The final performance will be advertised in a national publication.

The lead/contact Artist will be on the NWLA Artist’s Directory by the May 29 deadline.

Individual Dressing Rooms are not provided; however a “back stage”/ greenroom environment will be provided.

You will receive a schedule of performances and an opportunity for rehearsal in the space at least one week prior to the Showcase.

Deadline: Friday May 29, 2015 at Midnight
Date: TUESDAY, JUNE 23

TEMPORARY BIKE SHARROWS ARTIST CALL

The Shreveport Regional Arts Council is partnering with local cycling advocacy group, Bike Shreveport to paint temporary bike sharrows on downtown streets. Sharrow is the term given to road markings that denote that the road is shared, and to show cyclists the safest placement on the road.

Shreveport Common is an UNcommon cultural community. Sharrows within these 9 blocks are to be custom designed by artists, to reflect and advance the Vision of a creative, UNique, bikeable, walkable neighborhood. For this temporary project, 3 sharrow designs will be chosen to line both sides of Elvis Presley Avenue, as a physical example of what shared roads will look like in Shreveport Common. It is SRAC’s hope that this will pave the way for artist-designed, custom sharrows within Shreveport Common when the full Caddo-Shreveport bike plan is implemented by NLCOG later this year.

Deadline: Midnight Wednesday May 27, 2015

Arts Entrepreneurial Intensive Training Spring 2015

Deadline: Monday, April 13, 2015
Class Dates: Every Monday & Tuesday evening from Monday, April 21 to Monday, May 18, 2015

The Arts Entrepreneurial Intensive Training series returns this April offering artists in Northwest Louisiana a chance to advance their business and discover new opportunities. The Spring session of the Arts Entrepreneurial Intensive Training series classes run Every Tuesday evening from April 21st to Monday, May 18, 2015

The series is offered through the Shreveport Regional Arts Council (SRAC) in the spring and fall for Northwest Louisiana Artists. This Spring the series returns with a new structure and new additional instructors. The Spring Arts Entrepreneurial Intensive Training series will be led by Artist and Entrepreneur Michael Graham.

At the end of the series students will present a complete marketing portfolio. Graduates will have their art work displayed and/or performed in the Entrepreneurial Graduate Exhibition at Central ARTSTATION.

To apply for the Arts Entrepreneurial Intensive Training series, please fill out the registration form below. For questions, call or email Vickie Marshall, Arts Resource Director, at (318) 673-6500 or Vickie@shrevearts.org.
Click here for the Course Outline.

Click here for registration form.

ArtBreak Artist Call

Deadline: Tuesday, April 7, 2015

The ArtBreak Festival is just around the corner, Monday, April 20 – Sunday, April 26 at the Shreveport Convention Center. There are several ways you may become involved, starting with as a Lead Teacher to performing and providing an informance, and some things in between!

Teaching Artist: Monday – Friday, 7:45 am – 1:35 pm – teaching one of the 25 pre-determined hands-on activities.
Teaching Artist: Friday – Sunday (schedule varies by day, but it is basically 18 hours of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) interdisciplinary activities! You may develop an interactive activity or your may teach one that has been developed.
Installation Artist: Think of a dynamic “group activity” that results in a tangible sculpture or installation that can be placed on Exhibit in a location after the week of ArtBreak. You may have seen past projects with Robinson Film Center, Steve Porter and his amazing 60’ long mural, works made of clay that air dry into the sculptural form, giant paper mache’ works, found object sculptures, etc.
Assistant: Artists can choose to assist an artist rather than assume the full “weight” of the teaching experience.

LSUS Artist Call

ONGOING ARTIST CALLS

coolspace/ Central Gallery Artist Call

PAST ARTIST CALLS

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SNO-GLO ARTIST CALL

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Application via Submittible click here.

ROSTER APPLICATION

Click here to learn more about the Roster!

This application has closed for 2024.

City of Shreveport Artist Fellowships

This application has closed for 2024.

Kallenberg Artist Tower Residencies

This application has closed for 2024.

Live! Casino and Hotel Artist Call

Boom or Bust Byway Gateway Signage (Belcher & Sarepta)

This call has been closed.

Culturalyst Portfolio Reviews are back!

VISUAL

LITERARY

PERFORMING

VIEW THE FULL CALL HERE <——

Visual Art Application

Literary Art Application

Performing Art Application

Critical MASS 12 RETURNS

New Closing DateExhibition Closes: Thursday, June 18, 2024.

Artist Water Tower Call

KAT - Kallenberg Artist Residency

Roster Artist Application

$2,500 Artist Fellowship Application

Critical MASS 11 Artist Calls

Kallenberg Artist Tower Residency

2022 HOLIDAZE @ artspace

$2,500 Artist Fellowship 2023 Application

Roster & Fellowship Reviews

ARTIST PORTFOLIO REVIEWS

PERFORMING ARTISTS

giftspace @ artspace

Shreveport Common FUNdraiser

Critical MASS 10

Literary Application closed

Performing Application closed

Visual Application closed

UNCOMMON WEEKENDS:SUNDAYS in the PARK with ARTISTS!

$2,500 Artist Felowship Appication

Roster / Collectible Artist Reviews

Light It Up!

Learn more by clicking here.

LED LIGHT DESIGN for the TEXAS STREET BRIDGE CALLARTISTS’ CALL FOR DESIGNS is NOW OPEN!

LED LIGHT ARTWORK (SHOW) - APPLICATION

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PARISH OF CADDO POET LAUREATE 2021 APPLICATION

Visual Arts Application

Literary Arts Application

Performing Arts Application

NWLA Artist Portfolio Reviews

The KAT Artist Residency2021 Recipients: Mawiyah Bomani and David Armand

2020 ROSTER & Collectible Artist Application

Critical MASS 8: Literary, Visual and Performance Calls

2019 ROSTER Application

FriendsWithYou Artist Calls

6. FRIDAY NIGHTS “Ditch the Kiddos” and Dance - DJ nights!

ARTIST UP

FriendsWithYou

LITERARY Residency: The KAT Writer’s Residency

Driftaway Floatation Pod Artist Call.

ARTS MARKET @ RAINBOW CITY in THE COMMON Park

Critical MASS 7 - Visual, Performing and Literary Calls

NEW CALLS:

2019 ARTISTS STUDIO TOURS APPLICATION

2018 Holidaze Performing Artist Call

2018 Holidaze Vendor Artist Call

NWLA Portfolio Reviews

2018 Roster/Collectible Artist Application Form

2018 Artist Studios' at artspace

Create in the Common

Artist UP! Entrepreneurial Training

Boom or Bust Byway Gateway Signage
(Belcher & Sarepta)

New Closing Date
Exhibition Closes: Thursday, June 18, 2024.

UNCOMMON WEEKENDS:
SUNDAYS in the PARK with ARTISTS!

LED LIGHT DESIGN for the TEXAS STREET BRIDGE CALL
ARTISTS’ CALL FOR DESIGNS is NOW OPEN!

The KAT Artist Residency
2021 Recipients: Mawiyah Bomani and David Armand