Activating the Oretha Castle Haley Cultural Corridor Project Artist Call Information
Review the full scope of the project and the request for qualifications (RFQ) here:
The deadline to apply is April 29, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Overview
Arts New Orleans, in partnership with Civic Studio and the City of New Orleans, seeks to commission an artist or artist team to design, fabricate, and install 1-3 permanent, site-specific public artworks along the Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard Cultural Corridor in Central City.
Funded through the City’s Percent for Art program, this project is rooted in Central City's rich cultural history, lived experiences, and future aspirations. Deep, intentional community engagement will be central to the artistic process.
The selected artist will collaborate closely with residents, community-based organizations, and local stakeholders to develop sculptural artwork(s) that reflect the neighborhood’s identity and foster a sense of belonging, visibility, and dialogue in the public realm.
All interested artists are invited to apply for this public art commission. Priority will be given to local artists who live in Orleans Parish or the Greater New Orleans metro area. We also strongly encourage applications from artists who represent the diversity of New Orleans and the local community. Please note that artists who currently have an active Percent for Art contract with Arts New Orleans will not be considered for this opportunity.
This opportunity will be conducted as a two-part competition. In Part 1: Request for Qualifications (RFQ), interested artists are invited to submit materials demonstrating their qualifications. From this pool, three finalists will be selected to advance. In Part 2: Request for Proposals (RFP), each selected finalist will receive a $2,000 stipend to develop a detailed proposal for the Activating the Oretha Castle Haley Cultural Corridor Public Art Opportunity.
Deadline to Apply: April 29, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Eligibility
To qualify, applicants must:
- Be 18+ and legally authorized to work in the U.S.
- Reside in Orleans Parish or the greater New Orleans metro area
- Meet all contractual obligations and adhere to the timeline provided.
To support a broad range of artists over time, applicants are not eligible to apply if they are currently under contract for another Percent for Art project.
All interested artists are invited to apply to this public art commission. Arts New Orleans is committed to centering racial equity in the selection of artists and artworks. Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian, and other artists of color are highly encouraged to apply. Our overall goal is to allocate at least 60% of the Percent for Art commissions and direct purchases to artists of color to better reflect the city’s demographics.
Information Sessions
Two information sessions will be held while the RFQ is live. These information sessions are to learn more about the project and the application process. There will be time for Q&A at the end.
Session #1: Monday, April 13, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm, ZoomRegister to receive the Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/svbdUIBRT_CLjMDT3hfQmw
Session #2: Thursday, April 23, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Arts New Orleans Office at 1474 N. Broad Street
Questions?
Contact Arts New Orleans Senior Public Art Project Manager, Maya Curtis, maya@artsneworleans.org
This application provides artists and creative makers the opportunity to be juried and approved to participate in the Arts Market of New Orleans. Once accepted, artists gain eligibility to sign up for any of our markets throughout the year.
The Arts Market of New Orleans is an outdoor festival held monthly in City Park, featuring original works by artists and creative vendors from Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. We also host Holiday Markets in City Park, Marsalis Harmony Park, and LUNA Fête: light art and technology festival.
There is a $20 non-refundable application fee for all submissions.
We are currently accepting applications in all mediums — including, but not limited to, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, jewelry, woodworking, and bath & body.
All applications are reviewed by a jury on a bi-monthly cycle. Please note: We will not be reviewing or accepting new applications until January 2026.
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Requirements
All applicants must: • Be current residents of Louisiana, Mississippi, or Alabama • Create all work solely themselves • Ensure that 80% or more of all work is handmade (not commercially acquired or appropriated) • Review and agree to the Arts Market Rules prior to submitting an application (handbook available on our website)
Application Guidelines
We reserve the right to reject applicants who do not meet the requirements listed above or whose work does not align with the caliber, originality, or quality standards upheld by the Arts Market of New Orleans.
Applications may be rejected for the following reasons: • Incomplete submissions • Missing application fee • Failure to meet posted deadlines • Images submitted in non-digital formats • Missing booth setup image • Subject matter and/or technique already thoroughly represented by current Arts Market artists
For more information about the Arts Market, please visit our website.
Further inquiries may be directed to jordan@artsneworleans.org.
Best of luck to you!
Thank you for your interest in becoming a Food Vendor at the Arts Market New Orleans. Below is the basic application to become a Food Vendor, as well as the general rules and guidelines for participation. As part of the jury process, prospective vendors may be required to bring a sample of their food to the Arts Market or to the Arts New Orleans office at 1474 N. Broad St. for taste testing. Only after your food items are sampled will you be notified if you are eligible to begin participating in the Arts Market New Orleans.
Our markets are held every last Saturday from 10am-4pm located at Marsalis Harmony Park (8211 S Claiborne Ave.).
Price of single booth is $100 and includes approximately 10’x10’ space of ground for one food vendor only. Booth registration fees fluctuate in Summer (June-August) and holiday months (November and December).
For any additional questions, please contact artsmarket@artsneworleans.org.