Jazz Fest Foundation executive director Don Marshall stands in front of the former Tharp-Sontheimer-Laudumiey funeral home that will be renovated to become the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Education Center. The foundation will purchase about 25 works from Louisiana artists for display in its new offices. The art project is being funded by the Helis Foundation, a New Orleans philanthropy that takes a strong interest in visual arts.Shot on Tuesday, May 1, 2012. (MICHAEL DeMOCKER, NOLA.com|THE TIMES-PICAYUNE)
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on September 04, 2014 at 2:41 PM, updated September 04, 2014 at 3:37 PM
Louisiana artists looking for a decent payday — and a public setting for their artworks -- might have a golden opportunity thanks to the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation. The foundation announced Wednesday (Sept. 3) that it's is seeking visual art for its new offices, which will open in December.
Although an exact budget for the project was not announced, foundation director Don Marshall, said that the institution, which directs the annual New Orleans Jazz Fest, would spend "a dollar amount in the high five-figure, low six-figure range" on commissioning and purchasing work.
In an email detailing the project, Marshall wrote that he expects the foundation to acquire between 25 and 30 pieces — all by Louisiana artists. The foundation is seeking photographs, paintings, prints and sculptures suitable for wall display. The works should reflect the music and culture of New Orleans.
An anonymous jury composed of Louisiana collectors will select the works.
"I anticipate some purchases will be over $10,000 while others may be under $1,000," Marshall wrote.
The Helis Foundation, a private New Orleans philanthropy, has funded the effort.
The artworks will be displayed in the new George & Joyce Wein Jazz and Heritage Center, which will take over the space at 1225 N. Rampart St., formerly the Tharp Sontheimer Laudumiey Funeral Home. The Jazz & Heritage Foundation purchased the space in 2007 and has since used it as an occasional event venue. It is adjacent to the foundation's current offices on North Rampart Street.
Interested artists are invited to submit existing work or proposals for new work. The application deadline is Oct. 10, 2014. For details and online application materials, visit callforentry.org.
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