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https://nwla.culturalyst.com/

Calling all LOUISIANA Artists! Culturalyst is LOUISIANA ARTISTS’ ARTS DIRECTORY! Now a state-wide initiative, the Artists’ Directory is designed to recognize artists from all art disciplines and media in Northwest Louisiana. The opportunities, guidelines, and online application can be found at https://nwla.culturalyst.com

The NWLA Culturalyst registry is a tool to promote the work of visual, performing, and literary artists living in Northwest Louisiana. This valuable resource provides a platform for artist to connect with curators, organizations, architects, developers, community organizations, and businesses.

ELIGIBILITY

Participation in the Directory is
free of charge.

  • The artist must have established residence in and must have lived at least 12 consecutive months in one of the 10 parishes in Northwest Louisiana (Region 7). Parishes include: Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Claiborne, Desoto, Lincoln, Natchitoches, Red River, Sabine and Webster.

  • Artists of all disciplines and at all career levels, from emerging to professional are welcome.

  • The artist must complete the Artists’ Directory application: Including the submission of an Artist Statement, Resume’ and Samples of work in accordance to submission requirements in the Directory Application.

  • All artist cannot currently be in Elementary/Middle or High School, and cannot currently be enrolled in any college courses related to their art field.

  • Artist must agree to terms of service to be accepted to the Northwest Louisiana Artists’ Directory.

 

BENEFITS

Acceptance to the Northwest Louisiana Artists’ Directory provides the following benefits:

  1. Promotion on Culturalyst Artist Directory.

  2. Invitations to all arts events that the Shreveport Regional Arts Council produces.

  3. Up to date information on grants, funding and opportunities.

  4. Monthly online newsletter promoting opportunities for artists in the Region.

  5. The opportunity to be accepted to the Northwest Juried Artists’ Roster, KAT Residencies and Artist Fellowships.

 

VISIT OUR ARTIST DIRECTORY AT

https://nwla.culturalyst.com/

How To Apply for the
NWLA Artists’ Directory

To register yourself, your group, or your organization on the Directory there are a few steps that you will have to complete, but first make sure you have...

  1. Artist Statement

  2. Artist Resume/Bio

  3. Profile Picture/ Avatar

  4. Samples of work--

  • Visual Artists - a minimum of 10 images of work

  • Performers - a minimum of 5 minutes of video/audio of work or 5 videos/audio samples.

  • Literary - a minimum of 10 pages of work or 10 works

F.A.Q.
Frequently Asked Questions

ARE ARTIST APPLICATIONS REVIEWED?

All applications to the directory go live on the website immediately upon completion of the application.  Following the application process, a staff member of the Shreveport Regional Arts Council will review all applications to determine that all applicant information was included in the application process, that the support materials are consistent with the descriptions provided, and to ensure that the submissions are compatible with the purpose of the directory.  Questions about applications will be directed to artists from staff via email.

WHO CAN USE THE NORTHWEST LOUISIANA ARTISTS’ DIRECTORY?

The directory is an on-line resource that is open and free to the public. They key audiences are arts organizations, arts presenters, curators, designers, artists, architects, developers, community groups, and businesses.  Please review our Terms of Use and Privacy Statements before using the DIRECTORY.
 

IS THERE A FEE TO USE THE DIRECTORY
There is no cost to artists to join the DIRECTORY and no cost to browse the directory.