I-110 Public Art & Placemaking RFQ — Louisiana Avenue to North Boulevard, Baton Rouge

The opportunity

A coordinated series of exterior artworks beneath I-110 (NEA Our Town), with permitting coordinated with Louisiana DOTD and the City. RFQ only at this stage; shortlisted artists get an RFP with sites and pay. Column artwork is limited to the lower six feet; avoid dark colors and vertical lines; vinyl wraps are not assumed approved. Agreements December 2026; installation complete by May 2027.

Who can apply

Professional artists or teams aged 18 or older, with large exterior painting or comparable public-art experience and availability for engagement and installation in Baton Rouge. Local connections and community engagement are preferences, with no stated residency restriction. One section defers equipment-training requirements; another requires OSHA boom-lift certification valid until 2028. Confirm which safety credentials apply.

Funding & costs

‘Artist fee allocation: $5,000 to $20,000 per installation’ for community engagement, design, revisions and installation labor; The Walls Project supplies paint, production materials, equipment, site management and lift/scaffold coordination. Final pay depends on assigned surfaces and complexity; the total budget and number of installations are not stated.

Application fee: Not established