Artlink Inc. is pleased to announce the return of one of the largest exhibitions for emerging and established artists held in Arizona. The 22nd Annual Juried Exhibition will be hosted by FOUND:RE Phoenix Hotel as part of the FOUND:RE Contemporary Art Program.  Thanks to this partnership, the 22nd Annual Artlink Juried Exhibition will be up November 3, 2022, through February 2023 ensuring that this multi-media extravaganza of painting, photography, sculpture, performance art and fashion design can be seen by everyone, including out of state visitors coming to Arizona for major sporting events.  This is a call for existing work and is open to artists of all mediums including, but not limited to, oil, watercolor, acrylic, graphite, charcoal, pastels, photography, ceramics, printmaking, textile, mixed media, fashion, performance, video, and sculpture/three dimensional pieces. All selected artists will be eligible for awards. The works of selected performing artists will be scheduled on specific dates and times TBA. The online submission deadline is September 7, 2022, by 5 p.m. Artists who have exhibited in the past are permitted to submit, but may not submit a piece included in any previous Artlink Juried Exhibition.  All selected artists will be eligible for awards; first place $5,000, second place $1,500, third place $750. As part of Artlink's mission of connecting artists, business and community; Artlink requires no entry fee for this annual premier showcase of Arizona artists. Not all artwork will be accepted. Every submission is appreciated and will be seriously considered by a jury of experienced arts professionals.  Learn more and submit here: https://artlinkinc.submittable.com/submit #artlinkphx #foundre #artlinkphxjuried #artlinkjuried2022

We love seeing all the opportunities our art community has. We are happy to share that Burton Barr Central Library @phoenixpubliclibrary is seeking proposals for self-made altars inspired by the Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) tradition for its @phoenixpubliclibrary Central Gallery. The library invites participants to create altars that honor a figure of personal significance who has passed away. The honoree can be someone from personal life or a public figure. The exhibit will be on display from October 10 to November 4, 2022. The deadline to submit a proposal is 5 p.m. on Friday, September 2, 2022.​ Go here to submit and learn more: https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/locations/burton-barr/central-gallery/dia-de-los-muertos-call-for-altars?mc_cid=c5a1d7e674&mc_eid=3d3e96de52

|OPEN CALL FOR SOLO OR GROUP SHOW PROPOSALS| The @moodroomphx is now accepting proposals for programming concepts, including but not limited to solo and group show exhibitions, starting October 2022 and throughout 2023. These monthly exhibitions and experiences will be hosted at mood room, Artlink's gallery space located at Park Central, 3121 N. 3rd Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85013. The call is open to creatives of all mediums including, but not limited to, oil, watercolor, acrylic, graphite, charcoal, pastels, photography, ceramics, printmaking, textile, mixed-media, fashion, performance, video, and sculpture/three-dimensional pieces. Learn more and submit here: http://moodroomphx.com/exhibits/ The submission deadline is open until Tuesday August 23, 2022.

Join us around town during First Friday! Check out these PHX art destinations: Grand Avenue: Plus 2 Group Exhibit at @five15arts Arts Chartreuse First Fridays at @hazelandviolet , First Friday at @taikoarizona Roosevelt Row: "Autonomy" Closing Reception, 20+ artists celebrating autonomy at @modified_arts_phx Summer Snacks @eyeloungephx , First Friday Open Studio - Mini Painting Activity for Ben's Bells Project, FIRST FRIDAY: JERMAINE LOCKHART at @thenashjazz , Body Art and Image at @vertigo_phx Downtown: Discovering Desert Diversity – A SAQA Arizona Regional Exhibition @heardmuseum Herberger Theater Center. Uptown / Midtown: FF @heardmuseum Candle in the Wind Night – The Elton John Experience @brightsidestudiosphx Studios. FF @phxart Art Museum has MOVED to Saturday for the month of August. Phoenix Airport Museum: Cast and Flame: Glass Art by Jennifer Caldwell and Jason Chakravarty, Western Perception, Earth and Sky, Phoenix Sister Cities: Celebrating 50 Years of Cultural Exchange, Psyche: Mission to a Metal World and Persistent Plants & Desert Dwellers: Arizona's Flora and Fauna. #artlinkphx #firstfridayphx #artistsaz #azart #azartgalleries

This First Friday, come check out the @foundre_contemporary newest exhibition, "STOP! Motion RE:moved" opening this Friday August 5th from 6 - 9 p.m.! Thank you to all that submitted and a BIG congrats to the selected artists!