UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES

The Children’s Museum of Acadiana, The Acadiana Center for the Arts, Downtown Lafayette Unlimited and the Pinhook Foundation are excited to announce a request for qualifications (RFQ) from artists and/or teams of artists to submit interest for a large scale mural on the South-facing wall of the Children’s Museum building in Downtown Lafayette. This prominent mural site offers approximately 5,040 square feet of surface area, spanning a 144-foot-wide by 35-foot-high brick façade. Southwest-facing, the wall is located in the heart of downtown Lafayette, directly adjacent to a popular playground and situated within one of the city’s most highly activated public spaces. The mural will be a central backdrop for many of Lafayette’s major festivals and community events, making it an ideal location for a high-impact public artwork. From live performances to cultural celebrations, this wall will be featured in countless photos, videos, and everyday experiences. The mural surface consists of porous brick and the applicant is welcome to submit proposals for either full-span or partial-span designs. While the design must not cover the existing windows, proposals may include modifications to the blue-trimmed window frames and other existing design elements on the façade. With 2.4 million visitors each year to the core of Downtown Lafayette, this is a rare opportunity to contribute a bold and lasting visual statement to Lafayette’s cultural landscape which will set the stage for the community’s vibrant cultural gatherings.