DesCours is a seven-day, annual contemporary architecture and art event in its second year that looks toward the future in showcasing cutting-edge, new media and interactive installations while embracing New Orleans' rich architectural and cultural heritage.

There are a total of 16 artists and architects (individuals and teams) that will be selected through invitation and this proposal process to participate by creating installations for French Quarter courtyards, downtown
building lobbies and public walkways. Overall, we are seeking installations that react and
respond both to the historic nature of the site, and to the public audience that views them.

There are two primary conditions for installation, being indoors or outdoors. The outdoor
locations exist largely in the French Quarter within open courtyards, and they will be viewed at
night. The interior locations are located in the Central Business District, and they will have
daytime and nighttime viewing hours. For the outdoor locations we are seeking installations
that are viable when exposed to the elements (rain, moisture, etc.) and also respond to the
dark (illuminated or otherwise). The exact locations of projects will be determined upon
receipt of all proposals in order to provide the most suitable match of site to project.
Project selection will be done through a two-phase process, in order to guarantee both
feasibility and also to create the best pairings of potential projects to sites.

We are asking all potential participants to submit a proposal that will assist in the site
selection, and provide information and images for PR purposes. Please visit www.descours.us for more information.