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Request for Qualifications: Children’s Museum of Acadiana Mural

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.

Applications are open until July 31, 2025.

Childrens Museum of Acadiana Mural South Wall 2025-2026

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.

Important Dates:

- - - Applications Open: June 13, 2025
    - Applications Close: 5pm, July 31, 2025
    - Shortlist Contacted: by August 8, 2025
    - Deadline for Shortlist Design Submission: midnight, August 31, 2025
    - Selected Artist/Team Announced: September 2025
    - Project Start Date: October 2025
    - Project Completion: by January 2026

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Children’s Museum of Acadiana Mural

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Describe why you're interested in this project, your previous experience with public arts, methods of working, connection to or interest in the Children's Museum of Acadiana and how you believe the art will enhance the chosen space.

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If applying as a team, please upload one résumé for each team member. The primary applicant must include three (3) references including names and contact details from previously completed mural projects. Each additional team member must supply at least one reference.

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Call for Artists

Request for Qualifications: Children’s Museum of Acadiana Mural

Applications are open until July 31, 2025.

Children’s Museum of Acadiana Mural

Application

Request for Qualification
Children's Museum of Acadiana Mural

For application assistance, please contact us at: Community@AcadianaCenterForTheArts.org

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Call for Artists

Request for Qualifications: Children’s Museum of Acadiana Mural

Applications are open until July 31, 2025.

Children’s Museum of Acadiana Mural

Application

Request for Qualification Children's Museum of Acadiana Mural

For application assistance, please contact us at: Community@AcadianaCenterForTheArts.org

Request for Qualification
Children's Museum of Acadiana Mural