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Artlink Announces Call for ‘Artist Forward’ Grant Applications

Artlink Inc. is now accepting applications from Arizona-based artists for its inaugural grant program: The Artist Forward Fund (TAFF). The deadline for applications is midnight May 31, 2017 Mountain Standard Time (MST).

The program, originally announced at the 2017 Art d’Core Gala during Art Detour 29, is produced by Artlink in collaboration with a group of prominent professional artists who are serving on the newly formed Artlink Artist Council (AAC): Julie Anand, Joan Baron, Christine Cassano, Bill Dambrova, Peter Deise, Jeff Falk, Isaac Fortoul, Gabriel Fortoul, Frank Gonzales, Annie Lopez, William LeGoullon, Ann Morton, Joe Ray, Patricia Sannit, Randy Slack, Marilyn Szabo. These established professional artists have worked 10 years or more in exhibiting and/or producing exhibitions that shine a spotlight on Phoenix; represent the diverse cultural identity of our city; and have contributed significant time/energy to either Art Detour/Artlink and/or partner initiatives that strive to elevate the profile of Phoenix’s creative community.

Submitted grant applications will be reviewed by the AAC along with members of Artlink’s Board of Directors.

The selected grant recipient will receive a $500 grant and/or the opportunity for an exhibition facilitated by Artlink. Additionally, members of the AAC will provide mentorship to selected artist(s).

The artist recipient will be someone who demonstrates potential in their practice through risk-taking and pushing their work in dynamic ways. It will be someone who is at a critical juncture in their career when this support would be most impactful.

“We’re excited about helping artists in such a direct way,” said Catrina Kahler, Artlink Board President. “This is not only financial support, but mentorship from professional artists who have been living and working in the area for years. They are excited to share what they have learned and we are looking forward to seeing the results of this innovative collaboration.”

SUBMISSION DETAILS

The following media will be accepted for submission: oil, watercolor, acrylic, graphite, charcoal, pastels, photography, ceramics, printmaking, textile, mixed media, video, installation, and sculpture/three dimensional pieces. Additional criteria:

Artist must be at least 18 years old.
Artist must based in Arizona and working and/or contributing to the Downtown Phoenix Art Scene.
Artists who have been selected in past Artlink calls to artists are permitted to submit.
A collective of multiple artists is eligible to apply, but must be creating work as a singular artist identity.

The online submission deadline is May 31, by midnight (MST).

Artlink Articipants may enter free of charge. Articipants click here to submit.

Artists who aren’t registered as Articipants will pay a $15 submission fee. Non-Articipants click here to submit.

Want to skip the fees for this and future calls? Learn more about becoming a year-round Articipant here.

Email with any questions to submissions@artlinkphx.org. Please reference “TAFF Call” in your email subject line when submitting questions.

FAQ

Why is there a fee to submit?
The fees helps to support the administration of all Artlink efforts in supporting local artists. This includes a variety of year-round opportunities to promote, exhibit and sell your work. And as we grow, we will continue to look for more opportunities.

How can the fee be waived?
There is NO FEE for artists who have signed up to be an Artlink Articipant. If you are not yet signed up as an Articipant, click here to sign up now.

Can I submit to multiple calls promoted by Artlink?
Yes. Once you’ve set up your artist profile on Submittable.com, you can easily submit for this and other calls.

Can I submit the same art to multiple calls?
You can, but we encourage you to submit a variety of works and to pay close attention to deadlines, purchase dates, etc. so that the submitted works remain eligible for selection.

Is there an age minimum to apply?
Yes, you must be at least 18 years of age.

If I live outside of Phoenix or only spend some time in Arizona can I submit?
You are welcome to apply even if you live outside of Phoenix or split your time between Arizona and elsewhere. As long as you can assure that you will be available to drop off your work in Phoenix if you are selected to create an exhibition.

How do I prove I am an Artlink Articipant in my application?
The Artlink team will check our Articipant list on file to verify we have you in our records.

How old is the work you are willing to accept?
We would prefer that all artwork submitted be new or from the last 3 years at the oldest.

If I am selected to create an exhibition when will it be?
Artlink will schedule the exhibition based on discussions and calendars of both the artist and the venue providing the space.

What type of video can I submit?
All videos should be suitable for a wide audience and have no strong language, illegal activity, or overt nudity. Please send links on YouTube or Vimeo or submit the videos in .mov, .avi, or .mpg formats.

If I’ve been selected for past Artlink exhibitions or opportunities can I submit again?
Definitely! We would like to see new work, so please submit pieces that are different from what you’ve submitted in the past.

How will my work be evaluated?
The criteria is up to the Artlink Artist Council in determining which artist “demonstrates potential in their practice through risk-taking and pushing their work in dynamic ways.”

About Artlink Inc.
Artlink keeps the arts integral to the development of our city by connecting artists, business and community. Artlink supports a variety of community-based art events, including complimentary Trolley Tours during the monthly First Friday Art Walk, one of the nation’s largest self-guided art walks; a pop-up gallery program; the Infusion arts initiative; and the annual Juried Exhibition, Art Detour, and Art d’Core Gala. Artlink is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and is supported by City of Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture, Downtown Phoenix Inc., Arizona Commission on the Arts, Phoenix Art Museum, The Arizona Republic, Dunn Transportation, Roosevelt Row CDC, Warehouse District, Central Arts District and Historic Grand Avenue. Visit www.artlinkphx.org to sign up for the Artlink newsletter or connect socially on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

May 1, 2017 | Categories: Artist Opportunities, Calls, Updates | Tags: Artist Opportunities, Artlink, The Artist Forward Fund | Comments Off on Artlink Announces Call for ‘Artist Forward’ Grant Applications

Artists Selected for the CitySkate Street Art Gallery Installation

Congratulations to the six artists whose work was selected to be featured on the CitySkate “street gallery” installation that will be on display throughout the holiday season.

Artlink and CityScape Phoenix invited local artists to submit samples of previously completed work to be considered for display on a structure that is a part of CitySkate in downtown Phoenix.

We were thrilled with the response and excited to provide an opportunity for artists to participate in this holiday tradition that draws 200,000 people every year. It was the first year of this collaboration, and we’re already looking forward to next year.

The installation will be on display until January 8, 2017.

Shopping Downtown by Charles Harker

Shopping Downtown by Charles Harker | Graphic Design | www.charlesharker.com

All Dressed Up by Howard Paley

North Star by Carlos Mendoza Acrylic on Canvas

All Dressed Up by Howard Paley | Photography | hpaley.com

Cact-Us by Jesse Perry

Cact-Us by Jesse Perry | Acrylic on Canvas | jesseperryart.com

North Star by Carlos Mendoza

North Star by Carlos Mendoza | Acrylic on Canvas

Hello Sunshine by Sharon Sieben

Hello Sunshine by Sharon Sieben | Acrylic on Canvas | sharonsieben.com

Sonoran Lights by Frank Ybarra

Sonoran Lights by Frank Ybarra | Acrylic on Canvas | ybarraart.com

November 23, 2016 | Categories: Artist Opportunities, Calls | Tags: artists, Artlink, CityScape, CitySkate | Comments Off on Artists Selected for the CitySkate Street Art Gallery Installation

Call to Artists: CitySkate Celebrates Holidays in Downtown

Image courtesy of CityScape.

Artlink and CityScape invite local artists to submit samples of previously completed work to be considered for display on a structure that is a part of CitySkate in downtown Phoenix.

A panel will select the top SIX selections. Each winner will receive a $200 prize. Their works will then be reproduced on banner material and displayed on a chiller structure (two 40’ banners, three artworks on each) within CitySkate and featured in CityScape promotions.

There is NO SUBMISSION FEE for this call. The deadline to submit is November 7, 2016.

SUBMISSION DETAILS

A variety of contemporary street art styles are welcome for submission. Artists are encouraged to submit works that reflect a holiday theme. This can include images of generosity, gratitude, hope, celebration, or joy.

Individual artists are invited to apply to this call. Please note that by submitting to this call, artist agrees to permit Artlink and CityScape to reproduce the image of their selected work. Limited edition items may be sold for a limited time (selected artists will be notified of details).

Click here more information on Cityskate.

The online submission deadline is November 7, by midnight.

Artists must be residents of Arizona.

Details:

Submit up to three images (three individual work samples).
- JPGs or TIFFs, up to 300 dpi. *Please note that a larger high-res image will be requested if selected.
- Images of works must be able to be scaled to reproduction size of the banners. We can work with the artist in ensure the sizing is correct.
- Include:
  - Title,
  - dimensions,
  - materials used,
  - year completed
Current resume(s) and primary contact information.

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT

TIMELINE

Application deadline November 7, 2016.
Mural will be installed in mid November.

FAQ

Is there a fee to submit to this CitySkate Call for Artists?
No. In the spirit of the holidays, the typical submission fee of $30 has been waived for this call.

Can I submit to multiple calls promoted by Artlink?
Yes. Once you’ve set up your artist profile on Submittable.com, you can easily submit for this and future calls. There is NO FEE for artists who have signed up to be an Artlink Articipant. Registration for 2017 Articipants will begin November 1.

Can I submit the same art to multiple calls?
You can, but we encourage you to submit a variety of works and to pay close attention to requirements, deadlines, etc. so that the submitted works remain eligible for selection.

What style of work is CityScape looking for?
A variety of styles are welcome for submission.

How do I decide what works to submit?
We suggest you submit three of your best works which reflect the holiday theme of the call. This can include images of generosity, gratitude, hope, celebration, joy, etc.

For further questions, please email submissions@artlinkphx.org.

About Artlink Inc.
Artlink keeps the arts integral to the development of our city by connecting artists, business and community. Artlink supports a variety of community-based art events, including complimentary Trolley Tours during the monthly First Friday Art Walk, one of the nation’s largest self-guided art walks; a pop-up gallery program; the Infusion arts initiative; and the annual Juried Exhibition, Art Detour, and Art d’Core Gala. Artlink is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and is supported by City of Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture, Downtown Phoenix Inc., Arizona Commission on the Arts, Phoenix Art Museum, The Arizona Republic, Dunn Transportation, Roosevelt Row CDC, Warehouse District, Central Arts District and Historic Grand Avenue. Visit artlinkphx.org to sign up for the Artlink newsletter or connect socially on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

October 20, 2016 | Categories: Calls | Tags: Artist Opportunities, Artlink, Call for Artists, CityScape, CitySkate, Downtown Phoenix | Comments Off on Call to Artists: CitySkate Celebrates Holidays in Downtown

Call for MURALISTS: THE PARK Restaurant

New Downtown Phoenix Restaurant Seeks to Bring the Outdoor Experience IN, Complete with Bold, Colorful Mural

Submission Deadline: Sept 16, 2016

Artlink Inc. invites local artists specializing in murals to submit samples of previously commissioned work to be considered for a new restaurant project in Phoenix.

A commission will be awarded to an individual or team, to complete a 27’ wide x 7.2’ high wall within The Park, opening at 2nd Street and Jefferson in downtown Phoenix. The deadline to submit is Sept 16, 2016.

Selected artist(s) will begin work immediately for a targeted completion date of early October 2016.

SUBMISSION DETAILS
A variety of contemporary street art styles are welcome for submission: abstract, cityscapes, figurative, nature: flora and fauna. The clients are looking for something that is bold and colorful.

Individuals and teams (no more than four (4) artists) are invited to apply to this call.

Shaded area indicates the wall where the mural is to painted.

For more information on the restaurant concept, visit their Facebook page.

“The dining area will be designed to look like a park. Two massive trees will replace columns and leaves will be abundant, creating the illusion that foliage is growing into the ceiling, said co-founder Phil Richard. Picnic tables, yard games, a stage and outdoor-themed decor will create a ‘backyard cool atmosphere, with air conditioning,’ he added.”

Read the story on AZCentral.com.

The online submission deadline is Sept 16, by midnight.

Artists must be residents of Arizona.

Details:

Submit three images (three individual work samples).
- JPGS, up to 250 dpi, no longer than 10 inches on longest side.
- Include:
  - Title,
  - dimensions,
  - materials used,
  - locations of murals
  - year completed
If a team: please indicate in notes and identify yourselves as a team. If a team, the mural must be a cohesive design/image.
Current resume(s) and primary contact information
Your rate (please indicate flat/hourly, materials, etc) Payment will vary depending on number of artists working on the wall so if submitting as a team, please calculate as a team. Again the price should include costs for art supplies, time, etc.
A short letter of interest outlining:
- Preliminary mural proposal/sketches based on the square footage and mural space
- Past experience and your reasons for interest in this project
- Your willingness to work on the project based on an agreed upon short timeline.
- Any other awesome ideas you have for collaboration and the project.

TIMELINE
Application deadline September 16, 2016.

Mural to be completed prior to Early October.

SUBMISSION FEES

How to enter via Submittable.com:

Artlink Articipants may enter free of charge. Articipants click here to submit.
Artists who aren’t registered as Articipants will pay a submission fee. Non-Articipants click here to submit.

Why sign up to be an Artlink Articipant? With your fee, all submissions are FREE. We have a minimum of two calls for artists in the coming weeks. Pay the one-time $30 fee today, and you won’t have to pay each submission fee separately (there is a $30 for each submission). Don’t wait! Click here and sign up today.

Email with any questions to submissions@artlinkphoenix.com Please reference “Direct Purchase” in your email subject line when submitting questions.

FAQ

How can the fee be waived?
There is NO FEE for artists who have signed up to be an Artlink Articipant. If you are not yet signed up as an Articipant, click here to sign up now. The current prorated Articipant fee is $30. As an Articipant, your submission fees will be waived for all calla through January 31, 2017, so there is a benefit to signing up now.

Does the application fee go to The Park or to Artlink?
All non-Articipant application fees go to Artlink. The Park does not receive any payment. Their interest is in supporting the local art scene by purchasing art through this call to artists.

Can I submit to multiple calls promoted by Artlink?
Yes. Once you’ve set up your artist profile on Submittable.com, you can easily submit for this and future calls.

What style of work is The Park looking for?
A variety of contemporary street art styles are welcome for submission: abstract, cityscapes, figurative, nature: flora and fauna. The clients are looking for something that is bold and colorful.

If an Articipant is a group, are all members of the group allowed to submit free of charge?
No. If members want to submit one piece as a group they could, but individual artists – who benefit from the exposure and the potential sale of/prize for an individual piece – need to pay a separate submission fee.

Will sales tax be included in the purchase?
The commission transaction will be handled directly between The Park and Artist. Sales tax should be addressed between the two parties. Artlink will not be included in the purchase/exchange process.

Will a commission be taken by any party?
No commission will be taken by Artlink. This is a direct purchase between The Park and Artist.

September 5, 2016 | Categories: Calls | Tags: Call for Artists, Murals, The Park | Comments Off on Call for MURALISTS: THE PARK Restaurant

Call for Artists: Direct Purchase for Baron Collection

RELEASE: Call for Artists

Baron Properties Direct Purchase of 2-D Artwork

Submission Deadline: July 22, 2016

Artlink Inc. invites Arizona artists to submit 2-D artworks for consideration of purchase by Baron Properties, the multifamily housing developer of the iluminate and Linear apartment communities in the Roosevelt Row arts district of downtown Phoenix. The deadline to submit is July 22, 2016.

This is a direct purchase by Baron Properties, and selected artworks will be acquired and installed by September 1, 2016.

SUBMISSION DETAILS

A variety of artworks are welcome for submission, including: oil, watercolor, acrylic, graphite, charcoal, pastels, photography, ceramics (wall-hanging ceramics only), printmaking, textile, and mixed media. Artists who specialize in murals and mosaics are also invited to submit.

The online submission deadline is July 22, by midnight.

By submitting artwork for consideration, the artist agrees to the following that all submitted artworks can be delivered by artist in excellent condition to Baron Properties representatives for installation by a date to be identified (before September 1, 2016).

Artists must either be residents of Arizona or regularly show in Arizona and the Phoenix Metro Area, either via gallery representation or other monthly artist exhibitions.

REVIEW ALL SUBMISSION DETAILS HERE

How to enter via Submittable.com:

Artlink Articipants may enter free of charge. Articipants click here to submit.
Artists who aren’t registered as Articipants will pay a submission fee. Non-Articipants click here to submit.

Want to be an official Artlink Articipant and submit to future calls free of charge? Click here for more info and to sign up.

Email with any questions to submissions@artlinkphoenix.com Please reference “Direct Purchase” in your email subject line when submitting questions.

FAQ

Does the application fee go to Baron Properties or to Artlink?
All non-Articipant application fees go to Artlink. Baron Properties does not receive any payment. Their interest is in supporting the local art scene by purchasing art through this call to artists.

Can I submit to multiple calls promoted by Artlink?
Yes. Once you’ve set up your artist profile on Submittable.com, you can easily submit for this collection call, the 18th Annual Juried Exhibition, and future calls.

What is the overall budget for the Baron Properties Direct Purchase project?
The budget is somewhat flexible at this time, so we would encourage you to submit a range of works. Baron is purchasing multiple pieces for a variety of locations in their two properties.

What style of work is Baron Properties looking for?
Baron is looking for a variety of contemporary works for public spaces throughout their two properties. No overt nudity, no lewd or offensive works will be accepted. Keep In mind these will be in public spaces.

How do I decide what works to submit?
We suggest you submit three of your best works which reflect your interests as an artist. Think of this as a small portfolio submission to let the viewers know what your style is. Baron might also want to commission pieces from some artists; they may like your work overall but will want to ask about a different scale or color palette.

Are wall hanging 3D pieces acceptable?
Yes, a variety of artworks are welcome for submission, but 3D must be wall hanging works only (ceramics, textile, mixed media, mosaic).

They MUST be ready to hang; no saw tooth hangers.
Works must be professionally prepared for hanging in public spaces
The work must also be contained (close to the wall); nothing jutting out to a degree which might harm someone walking by.

Can a NFS (not for sale) piece be submitted for the the Baron Direct Purchase project?
We would suggest NOT submitting a NFS piece as part of your portfolio of three images for the Direct Purchase Project- Baron is looking to purchase works immediately for their properties so it will be beneficial for you and them that all of your submissions be available for purchase.

Will sales tax be included in the purchase?
The purchase transaction will be handled directly between Baron Properties and Artist. Sales tax should be addressed between the two parties. Artlink will not be included in the purchase/exchange process.

Will a commission be taken by any party?
No commission will be taken by Artlink. This is a direct purchase between Baron Properties and Artist.

About Artlink Inc.
Artlink Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to linking artists, business and the public to better understand, appreciate and support a thriving arts community in downtown Phoenix. Artlink supports a variety of community-based art events, including complimentary Trolley Tours during the monthly First Friday Art Walk, one of the nation’s largest self-guided art walks; a pop-up gallery program; and the annual Art Detour, Juried Exhibition, and Art d’Core Gala. Artlink is supported by City of Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture, Downtown Phoenix Inc., Arizona Commission on the Arts, Phoenix Art Museum, The Arizona Republic, Dunn Transportation, The Torosian Foundation, David Wright House, BJ Communications, Heard Museum, Phoenix Convention Center, Valley Metro, Downtown Voices Coalition, Invexi Web Development, Urban Affair, Roosevelt Row CDC, and Historic Grand Avenue. For more information, visit artlinkphoenix.com or connect socially on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

About Baron Properties
Baron Properties specializes in multifamily housing, with corporate headquarters located in Colorado, and a regional office based in Arizona. Driven by professionalism, extensive property knowledge, and operational expertise, we provide an elevated experience of extraordinary service. Their Phoenix developments, the iluminate and Linear apartment communities, located at 290 and 295 E. Roosevelt St. respectively, will bring 215 new apartment homes to Phoenix’s Roosevelt Row Arts District. The properties are scheduled to open in Fall 2016. Visit baronproperties.com for more information.

July 5, 2016 | Categories: Calls | Tags: Artlink, Baron Properties, Call for Artists | Comments Off on Call for Artists: Direct Purchase for Baron Collection

Call for Artists: 18th Annual Juried Exhibition

RELEASE: Call for Artists Artlink’s 18th Annual Juried Exhibition

Heard Museum to Host

‘Baron Prize’ to be given as Top Award

Artlink Inc. is now accepting entries for its 18^thAnnual Juried Exhibition, featuring the works of professional artists residing in the state of Arizona. The exhibition will take place at the world-renowned Heard Museum on Thursday, September 15, 2016, from 6 to 9 p.m. The deadline for submissions is August 3, 2016.

Submitted artwork will be reviewed by a panel of prominent members of the Phoenix arts community: Nancy Hill, owner of Chartreuse gallery, artist Fred Tieken, and Ann Marshall, Ph.D., the Heard Museum’s director of curation and education.

The Heard Museum, located at 2301 N. Central Ave. in midtown Phoenix’s Central Arts District, is hosting the Juried Exhibition for the first time.

Three winners of the 2016 Exhibition will receive cash awards.

For the first time, the top award will be an acquisition prize, funded by Baron Properties.

The “Baron Prize” of $5,000 will be given to a jury-selected artist for an original 2-D work. The winning artwork will become part of Baron Properties’ permanent collection, and will be installed in a prominent position in the iluminate residential apartment community, located at 290 E. Roosevelt St., in the Roosevelt Row Arts District.
The first runner-up will receive $2,000. Artworks in all media are eligible for this award.
The second runner-up will receive $750. Artworks in all media are eligible for this award.

All selected artists will be eligible for awards.

“We are excited to bring the Juried Exhibition to the Heard Museum and to partner with Baron Properties on an award that represents a significant purchase of local art,” said Catrina Kahler, Artlink board president. “The venue and the prize, as awarded by our esteemed jury panel, further establish the exhibition as an essential showcase of Phoenix’s artist community.”

CLICK HERE TO REVIEW SUBMISSION DETAILS

A variety of artworks are welcome for submission, including: oil, watercolor, acrylic, graphite, charcoal, pastels, photography, ceramics, printmaking, textile, mixed media, new genre, performance, video, and sculpture/three dimensional pieces.

NOTE: The Baron Prize will be awarded to a 2D work. Other media (new genre, performance, video, 3D/sculpture) is encouraged and will be eligible for the additional awards.

The online submission deadline is August 3, by midnight.

How to enter via Submittable.com:

Artlink Articipants may enter free of charge. Articipants click here to submit.
Artists who aren’t registered as Articipants will pay a submission fee. Non-Articipants click here to submit.

Artists who have exhibited in the past are permitted to submit but may not submit a piece that was in any previous Artlink Juried Exhibition.

Want to be an official Artlink Articipant and submit to future calls free of charge? Click here for more info and to sign up.

Email with any questions to submissions@artlinkphoenix.com Please reference “Juried Exhibition” in your email subject line when submitting questions.

FAQ

How can the fee be waived?
There is NO FEE for artists who have signed up to be an Artlink Articipant. If you are not yet signed up as an Articipant, click here to sign up now. The current prorated Articipant fee is $30 (the same as ONE submission fee!). As an Articipant, your submission fees will be waived for ALL calla through January 31, 2017, so there is a benefit to signing up now.

Can I submit to multiple calls promoted by Artlink?
Yes. Once you’ve set up your artist profile on Submittable.com, you can easily submit for this and other calls.

Is there an age minimum to submit to the Juried Exhibition?
Yes, you must be at least 18 years of age to submit.

Could I win multiple prizes?
No, only one artist will be selected to receive each of the top three prizes. However, multiple pieces from one artist can be selected for the exhibition.

If I live outside of Phoenix or only spend some time in Arizona can I submit?
You are welcome to apply even if you live outside of Phoenix or split your time between Arizona and elsewhere. As long as you can assure that you will be available to drop off your work on Thursday, September 15, between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. for installation and also attend the night of the exhibition between 6 pm and 9pm at The Heard.

How do I prove I am an Artlink Articipant in my application?
The Artlink team will check our Articipant list on file to verify we have you in our records.

What is a Professional Artist?
We are keeping this term self-defined. We are not expecting that all artists who submit to be working full-time as artists. We expect each submitting artist to have a portfolio of work that they can pull three stand-out pieces from.

How many artists will you be showing in the exhibition?
Artlink will be exhibiting the number of artists selected by the Juried Panel will be exhibited in the Juried Exhibition. This number will be dependent on quality of the submissions, sizes of the pieces, and gallery space.

How old is the work you are willing to accept?
We would prefer that all artwork submitted be new or from the last 5 years at the oldest.

If I’ve submitted to past Juried Exhibitions can I submit again?
Definitely! We would like to see new work, so please submit pieces that are different from what you’ve submitted in the past.

How will my work be evaluated?
The criteria is up to the Juried Panel in determining high-quality pieces that will hang together in an exhibition. There is not a theme or prompt for the Juried Exhibition. All work submitted is expected to be pre-existing.

About the Heard
Since 1929, the Heard Museum, a private non-profit organization, has enchanted visitors from around the world with the art, culture and history of American Indians, with an emphasis on tribes of the Southwest. With more than 40,000 fine artworks and cultural artifacts in its permanent collection, several long-term and changing exhibit galleries, an education center, an award-winning Shop, the Books & More boutique bookstore, Coffee Cantina and Courtyard Café, the Heard Museum is a place of learning, discovery and unforgettable experiences. Visit Heard.org.

June 23, 2016 | Categories: Calls, Juried Exhibition | Tags: Artlink, Baron Properties, Heard Museum, Juried Exhibition | Comments Off on Call for Artists: 18th Annual Juried Exhibition

Call for Artists: Inglorious Arizona UPDATED

NEW DEADLINE: This call has been extended until Friday Dec, 4.

In partnership with The Arizona Republic, Artlink is pleased to announce a unique artist opportunity: Inglorious Arizona.

Inglorious Arizona is a project about the past. It’s about Arizona’s history and the old West.

But this project isn’t what you think it’s about. The Arizona of the old west was not just about cowboys and rugged individualists. It was also about drifters, drunks and thieves. Murderers and swindlers. Mining-town riots, polygamists and prostitutes. Think of the television series Hell on Wheels or Deadwood and you get the picture.

If the old west is a place where facts died, we’re going to dig up a little dirt. And – we’re hoping – that’s where you come in!

Over a several month period, a series of stories about Inglorious Arizona will be published: the unwashed and unlucky characters from the grittier side of the past. We’re looking for art that captures, embodies, explores and/or deconstructs Inglorious Arizona. We’re not just looking for an old world traditional style though – we want to see you imagine something new.

We invite you to review the details below and encourage you to participate. This type of collaboration hasn’t been done before, so we hope you will join us in making history as we spotlight our history.

Details and Timeline

~~Fri, Nov 27, 2015:~~ Initial Application Deadline: FRIDAY, DEC 4

DETAILS

INITIAL APPLICATION to include:

1. Email submission to submissions@artlinkphoenix.com, subject line “Inglorious Arizona SAMPLE”.
2. Three SAMPLE images attached:

.jpg format, 72 dpi, each image labeled with artist’s name/ title.
Samples of your work are requested to determine if you will be a good candidate for the project.
This work does not need to be related to Western history.
If you are chosen to participate in the project, you’ll then be asked to complete a NEW work that fits the character’s description outlined in your assigned story.

3. Text File that lists:

Your contact info
Artist name
Titles of individual SAMPLE submissions
Dimensions (HxWxD)
Medium

Every submission is appreciated and will be seriously considered by a jury of experienced arts professionals. Due to a limited number of stories, not all artists will be accepted. Please do not call for results. Artists will be notified by email.

TIMELINE (Updated 12/29/15)

NOVEMBER 30, 2015 – DECEMBER 11, 2015
Artlink/AZ Republic approves artists accepted into the project and pairs the stories for artists using lottery system.

MONDAY, JAN. 4, 2016
Notification Date of accepted artists/selected stories provided to artists (via email).

Chosen artists will receive:

High quality image of your work (accompanying a story) published in the Arizona Republic and azcentral.com.
Description of you, your work and your website in the Arizona Republic and azcentral.com
Participation in group exhibition during Art Detour, in March of 2016
Accepted artists will be asked to sign a Letter of Agreement for an unpaid contribution (artwork) to Arizona Republic.

Artists will create new artworks inspired by the story provided to them.

FINAL ARTWORK SUBMISSION guidelines:

2D work that can be hung on the wall
Work does not exceed 20 lbs.
Work is no more than 18″h, 14″w, 5″depth
All accepted work must have proper wire hardware for hanging (no sawtooth hangers)
In order for artwork to be considered for display all of the above guidelines must be met and artwork must be ready to hang.

Restrictions:

Nothing that incorporates overt nudity or profanity will be accepted.
If an artist is accepted for the project following the initial application stage but fails to comply with these restrictions for the final artwork, the artist will NOT be allowed to participate in the project and the final submission will be disqualified and not be published or exhibited.
This rule is set at Arizona Republic’s request and must be adhered to.

Helpful Hints:

Your work can reflect a broad interpretation of the portrait
The landscape and other elements of a scene can and should be included
All styles of 2D work will be considered
Bring your own eye and ideas to these collective memories

FRIDAY, Feb. 5, 2016
Final works to be submitted for publication to Artlink (via email).

FINAL ARTWORK SUBMISSIONS to include:

Email submission to submissions@artlinkphoenix.com, subject line “Inglorious Arizona FINAL”.

FINAL image:
- .jpg format, 72 dpi, labeled with artist’s name/ title.

Text ﬁle that lists:

Your contact info
Artist name as you would like it to appear on labels
Title of your submission
Dimensions (HxWxD)
Medium
Sale price or NFS

WEEK OF FEBRUARY 8, 2016:
Delivery date for photography session to be scheduled w/AZ Republic (Details TBA).

Drop-off Directions for Publication: If selected, artists must be available to drop off their work to the Arizona Republic for photographs to be taken for publication. (Time and Location TBD).

Artlink will then store all the works until the group exhibition.

MARCH 19-20, 2016:
Group Exhibition to be held during Art Detour. (Details TBA).

Artlink Inc. and The Arizona Republic are not liable for any damage or theft that may occur to any person or property. Artists will be asked to sign a waiver and may insure their own artwork, as desired. Artlink board members and volunteers will install the art and handle sales. Artlink Inc. will facilitate and retain 10% of each sale to cover transaction cost. Please email any questions to submissions@artlinkphoenix.com.

Important Dates to Remember (Updated 12/29/15):

DECEMBER 4, 2015: Initial Application Deadline (SAMPLE work submission)

JANUARY 4, 2016: Notification Date of accepted artists/selected stories provided to artists (via email).: Notification.
WEEK OF FEBRUARY 8, 2016: Delivery date for photography session to be scheduled w/AZ Republic (Details TBA).
MARCH 19-20, 2016: Group Exhibition to be held during Art Detour. (Details TBA).

For more information about Arizona Republic visit: http://www.azcentral.com/

Artlink Inc., founded in 1989, is an all-volunteer run 501(c)3 arts organization based in downtown Phoenix. Our mission is to link visual artists, businesses, and the public to better understand, appreciate, and promote the arts, and to further develop a strong, vital arts community.

November 13, 2015 | Categories: Calls | Tags: Artlink, Call for Artists, Inglorious Arizona, The Arizona Republic | Comments Off on Call for Artists: Inglorious Arizona UPDATED

Call for Entries: 17th Annual Juried Exhibition – UPDATED

Artlink to Host Event Featuring Works of Arizona Artists

Submission Deadline is Extended! The new deadline is midnight September 20, 2015.

Artlink Inc. is now accepting submissions for its 17^th Annual Juried Exhibition, featuring the works of professional artists residing in the state of Arizona. Submitted artwork will be reviewed by a panel of prominent members of the Phoenix arts community.

The show will take place at The Oasis on Grand, 1501 NW Grand Ave., on Thursday, October 15, and Friday, October 16, 2015. The Opening Artists Reception will be held on Thursday, October 15, from 6 to 10 p.m. The exhibition will be on display for Third Friday, October 16, from 6 to 10 p.m. A cash prize will be awarded to the top three artists.

The submission deadline is September 20, 2015.

Participants that exhibited in the past are permitted to submit; however, it is asked that they refrain from submitting the same piece that was in a previous Artlink Juried Exhibition.

All submissions should be e-mailed to submissions@artlinkphoenix.com with “ATT: Juried Submission” in the subject line.

Artists must be available on October 10 or 11 to drop off work with Artlink board members at The Oasis on Grand, 1501 Grand Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007.

All sales will be handled by Artlink. In the event of a sale Artlink will retain a 10% commission.

Submission Checklist:

All images should be jpgs or tiffs, and documents MS Word or PDF.

Up to 3 artwork images in .jpg format with a maximum 72 dpi per image
Image List: Name of artist, written description of artwork to include title, media, sale price, and dimensions next to thumbnail images of the artworks in either MS Word or PDF format
Contact Information: phone number or email to best reach you
Artist Statement: should not exceed 1 page
Resume: should not exceed 3 pages. Name of artist and page number on top left corner of each page
$25 application fee: paid through PayPal (link below) or by check made out to Artlink Phoenix and sent to the address below with ATT: Juried Submission and the artist name included. Post marked checks after deadline will not be accepted and submission will not be reviewed. Artlink Articipants and volunteers are exempt from the application fee.

Application fees are non-refundable, regardless of acceptance to The Juried Exhibition. Every submission is appreciated and will be seriously considered by a jury of experienced arts professionals. Not all artwork will be accepted. Please do not call for results. Artists will be notified by email. The Oasis on Grand and Artlink Inc. are not liable for any damage or theft that may occur to any person or property. Artists will be asked to sign a waiver and may insure their own artwork, as desired.

Artlink Phoenix Address: P.O. Box 3426 Phoenix, AZ 85030

Email with any questions to info@artlinkphoenix.com

About Artlink

Artlink Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to linking artists, business and the public to better understand, appreciate and support a thriving arts community in downtown Phoenix. Artlink supports a variety of community-based art events, including complimentary Trolley Tours during the monthly First Friday Art Walk, one of the country’s largest self-guided gallery tour; Downtown Arts Tours, specially selected guided gallery tours; a year-round Pop Up Gallery Program featuring exhibitions in non-traditional spaces; the annual Juried Exhibition; the annual Art d’Core Gala, and the annual Art Detour self-guided tour, featuring open studios, pop-up galleries, family-friendly art experiences and more. Artlink’s year-round activities are supported by Downtown Phoenix, Inc., City of Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture, CityScape, APS, Arizona Commission on the Arts, Phoenix Art Museum, The Arizona Republic, Phoenix Convention Center, Dunn Transportation, The Torosian Foundation, Valley Metro, City of Phoenix Aviation Department, Support Sky Harbor Coalition, Arizona Center, Downtown Voices Coalition, Downtown Phoenix Journal, Invexi Web Development, Simply Adam Mann, Roosevelt Row CDC, and the Grand Avenue Members Association. For more information, visit artlinkphoenix.com or connect socially on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

September 2, 2015 | Categories: Calls, Juried Exhibition | Tags: Artlink, Call for Artists, Juried Exhibition | Comments Off on Call for Entries: 17th Annual Juried Exhibition – UPDATED

Release: Artlink Invites Phoenix Artists and Businesses to Become Year-Round Articipants

Artists, arts entrepreneurs and businesses that contribute to the arts experience in greater downtown Phoenix will be featured during Art Detour, on First Friday maps and more.

PHOENIX (December 12, 2014) – Artlink Inc. is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that promotes the downtown Phoenix arts community. Artlink invites artists, arts entrepreneurs and businesses that contribute to our vibrant downtown culture to become Artlink Articipants. Articipants can take advantage of a variety of promotional opportunities throughout the year like First Friday, Art Detour and more.

As Artlink gears up for the Third Annual Art d’Core Gala (Feb 21, 2014) and the 27th Annual Art Detour (Mar 7-8, 2015), registration to become an Artlink Articipant is now open. Based on different categories (Artists; Galleries/Art Spaces; Restaurants/Bars/Retail), Articipants receive a wide range of year-round benefits designed to help promote their arts and culture endeavors (beginning February 1, 2015 through January 31, 2016).

“The programs promoted by Artlink are tied to the activity of this arts community,” said Catrina Kahler, Artlink Board President. “Artlink supports the effort of artists and businesses in the creative sector to produce diverse and accessible arts experiences for the public throughout the year.”

Signature Events

Art d’Core Gala: In partnership with the Office of the Mayor, Downtown Phoenix, Inc., Artlink and other community partners host an exceptional celebration that spotlights the significant contribution of the arts in creating a dynamic urban core. The festivities include music and dancing; fabulous food and drink; a special address by Mayor Greg Stanton; and an eye-popping virtual tour of downtown art spaces.

Art Detour: Art Detour is the event that launched the First Fridays Art Walk phenomenon. The annual event provides the public with an opportunity to meet visual artists in their working environments, to invite questions about their work and their work processes, and to see into the creative spaces tucked throughout downtown Phoenix that are not generally open to the public.

First Fridays Trolley Tour: Over the past two decades, the First Fridays Art Walk has evolved into major monthly celebration that draws anywhere from 12-20,000 people every month. Artlink provides complimentary trolley service that enables the public to pick up a First Friday map, park and ride from four information hubs, and hop on/hop off at galleries all along the way. The trolley circulates throughout downtown connecting downtown arts venues and districts, from the Phoenix Art Museum, to the popular Roosevelt Row and Grand Avenue arts districts, as well as CityScape, the Warehouse district, and the Arizona Center. Knowledgeable docents staff the trolleys and help guide new and returning visitors.

Year-Round Benefits

While Art Detour and the Art d’Core Gala remain signature events for Artlink, the organization’s programs have expanded to provide year-round promotional opportunities for downtown artists and arts spaces.

These opportunities include a Pop-Up Gallery program that features exhibitions of local artists in unique and nontraditional public spaces; guided Downtown Art Tours that shine a spotlight on artists and galleries; an annual Juried Exhibition; and a variety of calls for artists throughout the year.

In addition, restaurants, bars and other downtown retail spaces benefit from year-round promotion on the Artlink Art Detour maps, First Friday maps, and the Artlink website, as well as additional promotional opportunities that will be rolled out over the coming months.

The registration deadline is December 31, 2014. Get full details on Articipant levels and benefits at http://artlinkphoenix.com/articipants/.

About Artlink

Artlink, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to linking artists, business and the public to better understand, appreciate and support a thriving arts community in downtown Phoenix. Artlink supports a variety of community-based art events, including complimentary Trolley Tours during the monthly First Friday Art Walk, one of the country’s largest self-guided gallery tour; Downtown Arts Tours, specially selected guided gallery tours; a year-round Pop Up Gallery Program featuring exhibitions in non-traditional spaces; the annual Juried Exhibition; the annual Art d’Core Gala, and the annual Art Detour self-guided tour, featuring open studios, pop-up galleries, family-friendly art experiences and more. Artlink’s year-round activities are supported by Downtown Phoenix, Inc., City of Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture, CityScape, APS, Arizona Commission on the Arts, Phoenix Art Museum, The Arizona Republic, Phoenix Convention Center, Dunn Transportation, The Torosian Foundation, Valley Metro, 12 News, City of Phoenix Aviation Department, Support Sky Harbor Coalition, Gammage & Burnham, Attorneys at Law, Arizona Center, Downtown Voices Coalition, Downtown Phoenix Journal, Invexi Web Development, Simply Adam Mann, Roosevelt Row CDC, and the Grand Avenue Merchants Association. For more information, visit artlinkphoenix.com.

December 12, 2014 | Categories: Calls, Updates | Tags: art detour, Articipants, Artlink, Downtown Phoenix, First Fridays, Phoenix Arts | Leave A Comment »

Release: Artlink Seeks 2-D Work for Art Detour 27

ARTLINK SEEKS 2-D WORK FOR ART DETOUR 27

Artlink Inc. seeks to commission an artwork for Art Detour 27. The work will be used in a designed format as the basis for the Art Detour 27 poster, postcard and other marketing materials. Local artists are encouraged to apply for this juried award that carries a $300 prize.

ABOUT ART DETOUR

Art Detour 27 will take place on March 7 & 8, 2015, throughout downtown Phoenix and beyond. Art Detour is the event that helped launch the First Fridays Art Walk phenomenon. The annual daytime event provides visitors the opportunity to meet visual artists in their working environments and to see into the creative spaces tucked throughout downtown that are generally not open to the public. The event gives the artists the opportunity to invite questions about their work and work processes.

GENERAL THEME/GUIDELINES

Art Detour invites the public to discover the downtown Phoenix arts community by offering premiere access to downtown artists and art experiences.

The submitted artwork should create excitement and embody this sense of discovery and intimacy that the public experiences visiting private working studios and art spaces.

Specifications:

The artwork (s) must be a flat work in any size and medium – but versatile enough to be represented digitally in a variety of paper and electronic collateral. These include the poster (11” x 17”), postcards (4” x 6”) and online communications (varied dimensions).
The original piece will be displayed during Art Detour 27 and/or during the Gala on February 21, 2015.
Artlink will retain all rights to use work in any manner chosen.
The artist may be asked to work with designers to help format the poster, etc. The original artwork will remain the property of the artist.

Eligibility: Any artist currently living and working in Arizona.

Deadline for submissions: Monday, October 20, 2014 (midnight)

Digital representations must reach the Artlink board via email or flash drive. The work will be chosen and the announcement made on October 27, 2014.

The Artlink board reserves the right to change the project timeline.

HOW TO APPLY

Artists interested in this project must prepare and submit the following:

A high quality digital representation of the piece. Minimum 300dpi. This should be a JPG, TIFF. PDF or PNG file. Submission files will not be returned.
A note with current contact info.
A maximum of three works.
Titles, dates of completion, materials used in the original work, any other background information deemed necessary.

Please submit all materials to submissions@artlinkphoenix.com.

About Artlink

Artlink, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to linking artists, business and the public to better understand, appreciate and support a thriving arts community in downtown Phoenix. Artlink supports a variety of community-based art events. Ongoing community projects include support of the First Fridays Art Walk, the country’s largest self-guided gallery tour; Downtown Arts Tours, specially selected guided gallery tours; the year-round Pop Up Gallery Program; an annual Juried Exhibition; the annual Art d’Core Gala, and the annual Art Detour self-guided tour, featuring open studios, pop-up galleries, family-friendly art experiences and more. Artlink’s year-round activities are supported by Downtown Phoenix, Inc., City of Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture, CityScape, APS, Arizona Commission on the Arts, Phoenix Art Museum, The Arizona Republic, Phoenix Convention Center, Dunn Transportation, The Torosian Foundation, Valley Metro, 12 News, City of Phoenix Aviation Department, Support Sky Harbor Coalition, Gammage & Burnham, Attorneys at Law, Arizona Center, Downtown Voices Coalition, Downtown Phoenix Journal, Invexi Web Development, Simply Adam Mann, Roosevelt Row CDC, and the Grand Avenue Merchants Association.

September 18, 2014 | Categories: Art Detour, Calls, Updates | Tags: art detour, Artlink, Call for Artists | Comments Off on Release: Artlink Seeks 2-D Work for Art Detour 27

16th Annual Juried Exhibition Call for Entries – UPDATED

The 16^th Annual Juried Exhibition

September 4-23, 2014

Submission Deadline is Extended! The new deadline is midnight August 20, 2014.

Artlink is excited to present The 16^th Annual Juried Exhibition. Artlink is now accepting submissions for its juried exhibition featuring the works of professional artists residing in the state of Arizona. Submitted artwork will be reviewed by a panel of prominent members of the Phoenix community.

The show will take place at The Icehouse throughout the month of September 2014. The Opening Reception will be held on the Thursday, September 4 from 6-10 p.m. The exhibition will be on display for First Friday, September 5, through Third Friday, September 19. A cash prize will be awarded to the top three artists.

We are accepting many types of artworks including: oil, watercolor, acrylic, graphite, charcoal, pastels, photography, ceramics, print making, textile, mixed media, new genre, performance, video, and sculpture/three dimensional pieces.

The submission deadline is midnight August 20, 2014.

Participants that exhibited in the past are permitted to submit; however, we ask that you refrain from submitting the same piece that was in a previous Artlink Juried Exhibition.

All submissions should be e-mailed to info@artlinkphoenix.com with “ATTN: Juried Submission” in the subject line.

The Icehouse and Artlink Inc. are not liable for any damage or theft that may occur to any person or property. Artists will be asked to sign a waiver and may insure their own artwork, as desired.

You must be available on August 30, 31, or September 1 to drop off your work with Artlink board members at The Icehouse at 429 W Jackson Street, Phoenix, AZ.

All sales will be handled by Artlink. In the event of sale Artlink will retain a 10% commission.

Submission Checklist:

All images should be jpgs or tiffs and documents MS Word or PDF

Up to 3 artwork images in .jpg format with a maximum 72 dpi per image
Image List: Name of artist, written description of artwork to include title, media, sale price, and dimensions next to thumbnail images of the artworks in either MS Word or PDF format
Contact Information: Phone number or email to best reach you
Artist Statement: Should not exceed one (1) page
Resume: Should not exceed three (3) pages. Name of artist and page number on top left corner of each page.
$25 application fee: Paid through Paypal or by check made out to Artlink Phoenix and sent to the address below with ATT: Juried Submission and the artist name included. Post marked checks after deadline will not be accepted and submission will not be reviewed. Artlink Articipants and volunteers are exempt from the application fee.

Artlink Phoenix Address: P.O. Box 3426 Phoenix, AZ 85030

Email with any questions to info@artlinkphoenix.com

August 18, 2014 | Categories: Calls, Juried Exhibition | Tags: Artlink, Call for Submissions, Juried Exhibition | Leave A Comment »

Call for Artists: Refresh Exhibition

Refresh Exhibition
Length of Show: August 11- September 26, 2014
Submission Deadline: Monday July 28, 2014 at midnight
Location: CityScape, 1 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ

Artlink Inc. will present refreshing work from local artists in a group exhibition at Cityscape in downtown Phoenix.

Refresh at CityScape will be a tranquil oasis in the middle of a bustling and broiling city. Refresh is an exhibit on the power of water to soothe us as the temperature spikes. This can come in the form of dancing in a summer storm, swimming at a beach or pool, or taking a big swig of an ice cold beverage. We are looking for work inspired by water.

The display space for the event will be open to the public, Artlink board members and volunteers will install the art and handle sales.

Artwork submission guidelines: Artlink will accept 2D work that can be hung on the wall, does not exceed 20lbs. and is no more than 36″w, 48″h, 5″depth.

CityScape Pop-up Gallery from Art Detour 26.

All accepted work must have wire hardware for hanging. In order for artwork to be considered for display all of the above guidelines must be met and artwork must be ready to hang.

APPLICATION to include:

Email submission to info@artlinkphoenix.com of ﬁles in .jpg format, limited to three, with each image labeled with the artist’s name and title of art. We recommend submitted images to have a resolution of 72 dpi.
Text ﬁle that lists:
- Your contact info
- Artist name as you would like it to appear on labels
- Titles of individual submissions
- Dimensions (HxWxD)
- Media
- Sale price or NFS
A submission fee of $25, unless you have previously signed up as an Artlink Articipant. Process your payment through PayPal here:

Application fees are non-refundable, regardless of acceptance to gallery shows. Every submission is appreciated and will be seriously considered by a jury of experienced arts professionals. Due to limited space, not all artwork will be accepted. Please do not call for results. Artists will be notified by email.

Drop-off Directions: If selected, there is one drop off date and location for artists.
Artists should be available to drop off their work to Sarah (VP of Artlink Board of Directors) on Saturday, August 9th from 10 am to 2 pm at Cityscape (1 E Washington St). Further instructions to follow about drop-off and pick-up for those selected.

Artlink Inc. and Cityscape are not liable for any damage or theft that may occur to any person or property. Artists will be asked to sign a waiver and may insure their own artwork, as desired. Artlink Inc. will facilitate and retain 10% of each sale to cover transaction cost. Please email any questions to info@artlinkphoenix.com. For more information about Cityscape, please visit: cityscapephoenix.com.

July 11, 2014 | Categories: Calls | Tags: Artlink, Call for Artists, CityScape | Leave A Comment »

Call for Artists: RFQ for Light Rail Installations

Artlink Seeks 2-D Work For Neighborhood Way-Finding Program

Submission Deadline: July 21, 2014

Through a Reinvent Phoenix grant from the City of Phoenix, Artlink will provide fabricated signage connecting three Valley Metro light rail stations to critical historic institutions, cultural organizations, emerging businesses and entrepreneurs in the surrounding neighborhoods. The three stations include: McDowell and Central Ave.; Roosevelt St. and Central Ave.; and 12th Street and Jefferson.

The signage will:

Incorporate the unique vision of each neighborhood as expressed through Reinvent Phoenix and Roosevelt Row community outreach workshops
Incorporate culturally rich aspects of each neighborhood
Create an engaging, accessible “welcome mat” for residents and visitors as they come off the light rail
A different artist will be selected for each station by community panels that will include neighborhood stakeholders along with representatives from Valley Metro, the City of Phoenix and Artlink. After being chosen, the artist(s) will meet with the community stakeholders to create the concept for the original piece for that station.

Project Specifications:

The finished product will include an original piece of art
A digital image of the work will be reproduced as 94″H X 106″W mesh banners affixed to the station platforms.
In addition to the platform banners, the final image will be reproduced as a poster and distributed to cultural organizations and businesses in the neighborhood surrounding the station.
The City of Phoenix and Artlink will retain the right to use the final image to promote the way-finding program in other outlets.

Project Award:

Winning artists will receive a $2000 stipend

Project Timeline/Important Dates

Deadline for RFQ submissions: Monday, July 21, 2014 at midnight.
Panel selection meetings: Week of July 21
Winning artist(s) notified: Friday, July 28.
Artist(s) must meet with neighborhood stakeholders to discuss their vision as soon as possible after notification and will be required to meet again with the stakeholders to get concept approvals by: Monday, August 11.
Finished images delivered to Artlink: Monday, September 8.
Banners installed at stations: week of September 22
Posters distributed throughout neighborhoods: week of September 22
Opening/artist reception: TBD

The Artlink board reserves the right to change the project timeline.

Eligibility

Any artist currently living and working in Arizona.
The artist must be prepared to complete the project within the project timeframe.

How to Apply
Artists interested in this project must prepare and submit:

A resume or c.v. (Word doc)
An artist bio (Word doc)
Up to 10 images (pdf’s or jpgs), with titles, dates of completion, materials used in the original work, and any other information deemed necessary.

Submission Deadline: Please submit all materials to info@artlinkphoenix.com by midnight, July 21.

July 4, 2014 | Categories: Calls | Tags: Artlink, Call for Artists, City of Phoenix, Reinvent Phoenix, Valley Metro | 2 Comments »

Artlink Call to Artists: ‘Feast Your Eyes’ Exhibition

Photo provided by Eight’s Check, Please! Arizona Festival

Application Deadline: Sunday, March 23, 2014

Event: Eight’s “Check, Please! Arizona” Festival

Length of Show: Sunday, March 30, 2014, 11 am – 3 pm

Location: CityScape, 1 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ

Artlink Inc. will present the tantalizing work from local artists in a group exhibition at the second annual “Eight’s Check, Please! Arizona Festival” at Cityscape in downtown Phoenix.

CityScape will be transformed into an exploration of Arizona’s independent restaurant scene, from five-star dining establishments to tucked away cafes.

The theme of the “Feast Your Eyes” exhibition is the five senses (sight, hearing, touch, smell, and most importantly, taste!) that all go into making a spectacular meal.

The display space for the event will be outdoors and open to the public, Artlink board members and volunteers will set up the booth, handle sales, and will monitor the booth during the festival.

Artwork submission guidelines: Artlink will accept 2D work that can be hung on the wall, does not exceed 20lbs. and is no more than 36″w, 48″h, 5″depth. All accepted work must have wire hardware for hanging. In order for artwork to be considered for display all of the above guidelines must be met and artwork must be ready to hang.

APPLICATION to include:

Email submission to info@artlinkphoenix.com of ﬁles in .jpg format, limited to three, with each image labeled with the artist’s name and title of art. We recommend submitted images to have a resolution of 72 dpi.
Text ﬁle that lists:

a.     Your contact info
b.     Artist name as you would like it to appear on labels
c.     Titles of individual submissions
d.     Dimensions (HxWxD)
e.     Media
f.      Sale price or NFS

Please do not send actual works until notiﬁed. Artlink reserves the right to reject any work not suitable for display. Please do not call for results. Artists will be notiﬁed by email.

Drop-off Directions: If selected, there are two drop off options for Artists:

Artists should be available to drop off their work to Sarah (VP of Artlink Board of Directors) on Saturday, March 29th from 9am to 11am at 3508 N 7th Street #120, Phoenix, AZ 85014 (The Studio). Artwork will be transported by Artlink to Cityscape on Sunday, March 30th.
Artists can drop off their work to Cityscape (1 E Washington St) on Sunday, March 30 from 8am to 9:30am. Artists will be able to pull onto Central Ave off Washington to unload and then park in any of the Cityscape garages.

Further instructions to follow about drop-off and pick-up for those selected.

Artlink Inc. is not liable for any damage or theft that may occur to any person or property. Artists will be asked to sign a waiver and may insure their own artwork, as desired. Artlink Inc. will facilitate and retain 10% of each sale to cover transaction cost. Please email any questions to info@artlinkphoenix.com.

For more information about Check, Please! Arizona Festival, please visit: www.azpbs.org/checkplease/festival/.

March 20, 2014 | Categories: Calls | Tags: Articipants, Call to Artists, Eight's Check Please! Arizona Festival | Leave A Comment »

Art Detour 26 Call for Artists

CALL FOR ARTISTS – ARTLINK SEEKS 2-D WORK FOR ART DETOUR 26

Artlink Phoenix seeks to commission an artwork for Art Detour 26. The work will be used in a designed format as the basis for the Art Detour 26 poster, postcard and other marketing materials. Local artists are encouraged to apply for this juried award that carries a $300 prize.

ABOUT ART DETOUR

Art Detour 26 will take place on March 8 & 9, 2014, throughout downtown Phoenix and beyond. Art Detour is the event that helped launch the First Fridays Art Walk phenomenon. The annual daytime event provides visitors the opportunity to meet visual artists in their working environments and to see into the creative spaces tucked throughout downtown that are generally not open to the public. The event gives the artists the opportunity to invite questions about their work and work processes.

GENERAL THEME/GUIDELINES

Art Detour invites the public to discover the downtown Phoenix arts community by offering premiere access to downtown artists and art experiences.

The submitted artwork should create excitement and embody this sense of discovery and intimacy that the public experiences visiting private working studios and art spaces.

Specifications:

The artwork (s) must be a flat work in any size and medium – but versatile enough to be represented digitally in a variety of paper and electronic collateral. These include the poster (11” x 17”), postcards (4” x 6”) and online communications (varied dimensions).
The original piece will be displayed during Art Detour 26 and/or during the Gala on March 1, 2014.
Artlink will retain all rights to use work in any manner chosen.
The artist may be asked to work with designers to help format the poster, etc. The original artwork will remain the property of the artist.

Eligibility: Any artist currently living and working in Arizona.

Deadline for submissions: Monday, November 18, 2013 (end of day)

Digital representations must reach the Artlink board via email or flash drive. The work will be chosen and the announcement made on December 4, 2013.

The Artlink board reserves the right to change the project timeline.

HOW TO APPLY

Artists interested in this project must prepare and submit the following:

A high quality digital representation of the piece. Minimum 300dpi. This should be a JPG, TIFF. PDF or PNG file. Submission files will not be returned.
A note with current contact info.
A maximum of three works.
Titles, dates of completion, materials used in the original work, any other background information deemed necessary.

Please submit all materials to Nancy Hill, Art Detour Chair: nancy@artlinkphoenix.com

October 9, 2013 | Categories: Art Detour, Calls | Tags: Art Detour 26, Artlink, Call for Artists | Leave A Comment »

Call for Artists: ‘Art Hanging on Grand’

“Art Hanging on Grand” Public Art Show at the 5th Annual Grand Avenue Festival

Artlink and Oasis on Grand are proud to present its first “Art Hanging on Grand” Public Art Show during this year’s Grand Avenue Festival at Oasis on Grand on Saturday, October 19, 2013.

Artists of all skill levels and ages are encouraged to submit hangable works of art for public display and sale during this annual event expected to draw thousands. The “Art Hanging on Grand” affords participants who are currently showing somewhere else, not presently showing or who have never displayed their art publicly, an opportunity to share it.

Art works must be hangable, self-contained, 25lb. max, no size maximum, and will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. Hanging mobiles and sculptures are also accepted. 100% of all art sales proceeds (less PayPal service fees) will go directly to the artist.

The fee to participate is $25 and will support “Art Hanging on Grand” and other Artlink projects.

The NEW deadline for sign-ups is Wednesday, October 16, and artwork is to be dropped off by 6 p.m. that same day (drop-off details below).

The “Art Hanging on Grand” is a new program of the annual Grand Avenue Festival, a free celebration of the vibrant culture, art, history and adaptive re-use of the Lower Grand Avenue Arts and Small Business District. Small businesses and art spaces along this unique and historic travel corridor will host tours of vintage commercial buildings and interesting adaptive re-use projects; create art exhibits; sponsor performances and music; and provide other special activities that highlight the history of this distinctive area of downtown.

The Grand Avenue Festival takes place on Saturday, October 19, from 10:00am – 8:00pm with After Hours from 8:00pm – 10:00pm. On Third Friday, October 18, there will be a “Art Hanging on Grand” artist’s reception from 6pm-9pm. Artists are encouraged to invite family, friends and collectors to the opening and throughout the Grand Avenue Festival event. Free Grand Avenue Festival Pedi-cabs will also stop at the Oasis on Grand, in front of “Art Hanging on Grand” making this a prime location for the event.

Click Here to Download the Application

Art Drop Off Info:

Wednesday, October 16, by 6 p.m.

Oasis on Grand (Roosevelt & Grand Avenue)

1501 NW Grand Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85007

For more information, contact mike@artlinkphoenix.com

Submit your payment.

September 23, 2013 | Categories: Calls | Tags: Art Hanging on Grand, Grand Avenue Festival, Oasis on Grand | 2 Comments »

Call for Submissions: Fall Collectors Tours

The Artlink Collectors Tour program brings established and emerging collectors into downtown Phoenix galleries and nurtures opportunities for artists and galleries to connect with new buyers. The tours promote the range and quality of work being created and shown in downtown, and help define Phoenix as a vibrant arts market.

DATES FOR FALL ARTLINK COLLECTORS TOURS:

Saturday, September 21, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 16, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

PHOENIX ART MUSEUM GUEST CURATORS:

The galleries featured on the tours will be selected by guest curators from Phoenix Art Museum, Sara Cochran, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at the Phoenix Art Museum (pictured right), and Gabriela Munoz, Curatorial Assistant, Modern and Contemporary Art.

Ms. Munoz will guide the tour on September 21, and Ms. Cochran will guide the tour November 16.

HOW TO SUBMIT:

Submit electronically to: info@artlinkphoenix.com. If you have any questions, please call Artlink Board Member Robert Diehl, 602-503-2716.

1) Fees. There is no fee to submit your September and November exhibit for consideration.

2) Qualifications. You must be a paid-up gallery participant in Art Detour 25 (an Articipant) to qualify. (Didn’t participate in Detour? Contact Artlink at info@artlinkphoenix.com to find out how you can become an Articipant.)

3) Submission requirements:

Name, address, website of the gallery
Name, email and phone number of the person curating the exhibit
Name and dates of the exhibit
Name[s] and CVs of exhibit artist[s]
Curator narrative on purpose of exhibit
Digital imagery from the exhibit, or from the artists’ corpus
Gallery owner, curator[s] and exhibit artist[s] will be responsive and available to the guide for answering questions, interviews, gallery and studio visits etc. during the selection process.

4) Requirements for selected galleries:

Assist Artlink in promoting the tour
Gallery owner and curator[s] will be at the gallery during the tour
At least one of the exhibiting artists will be at the gallery during the tour
Provide liquid refreshments for tour members

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: JUNE 29, 2013.
(this deadline is for both the September AND the November tours)

Thank you for your support of the Artlink Collectors Tour program. If you have any additional questions, please contact Artlink Board Member Robert Diehl at 602-503-2716 or email info@artlinkphoenix.com..

About the Collectors Tours:
The Artlink Collectors Tours are bi-monthly, ticketed, guided tours. They will be scheduled on Saturday afternoons (1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.) following Third Fridays, and they will be considered private showings, with the gallerist, the curator and the artist(s) present to talk about the work. Artlink will work with each guide and selected gallery to determine the timing of each stop on the tour (approximately 30 to 40 minutes per stop).

Each tour will feature a different Guest Guide chosen from among local art authorities, such as Valley museum directors, curators, senior docents or members, Arizona art critics, art faculty, and private or corporate art collectors.

Guides will select three or fewer exhibits for each tour based entirely on their own independent judgment with one exception: no gallery will be selected for consecutive tours.

June 7, 2013 | Categories: Calls, Collectors Tour | Tags: Artlink, Call for Submissions, Collectors Tour, Contemporary Art, Downtown Phoenix Events, Gabriela Munoz, Phoenix Art Museum, Sara Cochran | 1 Comment »

15th Annual Juried Exhibition Call for Entries

The 15^th Annual Juried Exhibition

May 3rd-May 17th, 2013

Submission Deadline April 13th, 2013

Artlink Phoenix is excited to present The 15^th Annual Juried Exhibition. Artlink Phoenix is now accepting submissions for its juried exhibition featuring the works of professional artists residing in the state of Arizona. The show will take place at the Artlink A. E. England Gallery throughout the month of May, 2013.

The opening reception will be held on First Friday, May 3rd, 2013 from 6-10 PM. A cash prize will be awarded to the three artists. We are accepting many types of artworks including: oil, watercolor, acrylic, graphite, charcoal, pastels, photography, print making, textile, mixed media, new genre, performance, and video.

The submission deadline is April 13^th, 2013.

Participants that exhibited in the past are permitted to submit; however, we ask that you refrain from submitting the same piece that was in a previous Artlink Juried Exhibition.

All submissions should be e-mailed to thegallery@artlinkphoenix.com with “ATT: Juried Submission” in the subject line

Submission Checklist:

All images should be jpgs or tiffs and documents MS Word or PDF

1. Up to 3 artwork images in .jpg format with a maximum 72 dpi per image

2. Image List: Name of artist, written description of artwork to include title, media, and dimensions next to thumbnail images of the artworks in either MS Word or PDF format

3. Artist statement- should not exceed 1 page

4. Resume- should not exceed 3 pages. Name of artist and page number on top left corner of each page

5. A non-refundable $25 application fee, paid by check made out to Artlink Phoenix and sent to the address below with ATT. Juried Submission and the artist name included. Post marked checks after deadline will not be accepted and submission will not be reviewed. Members of Artlink Phoenix and volunteers are exempt from the application fee.

6. The non-refundable $25 application fee can also be paid though PayPal. Go to paypal.com and pay this email address info@artlinkphoenix.com. Please include the name of the event and the name you are using to enter.

Artlink Phoenix Address: P.O. Box 3426 Phoenix, AZ 85030

Email with any questions to thegallery@artlinkphoenix.com

March 31, 2013 | Categories: Calls, Juried Exhibition | Tags: Artlink, Call for Artists, Downtown Phoenix Events, Juried Exhibition | Leave A Comment »

Call for Artists – Artlink Seeks 2-D Work For Art Detour 25

Artlink Phoenix seeks to commission an artwork or artworks for Art Detour 25. The work will be used in a designed format as the basis for the Art Detour 25 poster, postcard and other marketing materials.

This artwork should:

Create excitement and interest for the community
Potentially (but not necessarily) honor and commemorate the history of Art Detour.
Celebrate the artistic community in the downtown Phoenix area.
Inspire people to remember the past, and to appreciate the cultural legacy that belongs to them and to future generations

The artwork (s) must be a flat work in any medium – but will be represented digitally in all paper and electronic collateral. The original piece will be displayed during Art Detour 25 at the A.E. England gallery. The size of original piece does not matter – it will be represented as a poster, postcard and online in various sizes.

The artist may be asked to work with designers to help format the poster, etc. The original artwork will remain the property of the artist.

Eligibility: Any artist currently living and working in Arizona.

Deadline for submissions: December 15, 2012

Digital representations must reach the Artlink board via email or flash drive. The work will be chosen and the announcement made on December 31, 2012.

The Artlink board reserves the right to change the project timeline.

How to Apply
Artists interested in this project must prepare and submit the following:

A digital representation of the piece. No larger than 1 MB. This should be a JPG, TIFF. PDF or PNG file. Submission files will not be returned.
A note with current contact info.
A maximum of three works.
Titles, dates of completion, materials used in the original work, any other background information deemed necessary.

Please submit all materials to: nancy@artlinkphoenix.com

November 29, 2012 | Categories: Art Detour, Calls | Tags: Art Detour 25, Artlink Phoenix, Call for Artists | Leave A Comment »

Deadline extended to Jan. 13 for 14th Annual Juried Exhibition

Artlink Phoenix is excited to present the Fourteenth Annual Juried Exhibition. Artlink Phoenix is now accepting submissions for its juried exhibition featuring the works of professional artists residing in the state of Arizona.

This year we are fortunate to have our distinguished jurors: SMoCA Director Tim Rodgers; Artist, as well as, Professor and Faculty Director Adriene Jenek from ASU Herberger Institute; and local Phoenix Artist Cory Weeks.

The show will take place at the Artlink AE England Gallery throughout the month of February, 2011. The opening reception will be held on First Friday February 3, 2012 6-10 PM.

We are accepting artworks to include: oil, water color, acrylic, graphite, charcoal, pastels, photography, ceramics, print making, textile, mixed media, new genre, performance, video, and sculpture/three dimensional pieces.

The submission deadline is now extended to January 13, 2012. Notification of Acceptance will be sent out on January 22, 2012. Artworks of accepted applicants must be at the space no later than January 29, 2012.

Participants that exhibited in the past are permitted to submit, however, we ask you refrain from submitting the same piece that was in a previous Artlink Juried Exhibit. Submission requirements and information:

Submissions should be e-mailed to: thecurators@aeenglandgallery.com with “Attention: Juried Submission.”
Up to 3 artworks in .jpg format.
Image List: Written description of artwork to include title, media, and dimensions next to small image of the artworks in either MS Word or PDF format.
Artist statement and resume in either MS Word or PDF format.
A non-refundable $25 application fee, paid by check made out to Artlink Phoenix and sent to the address below with “Attention: Juried Submission” and Artist name in subject. Friends of Artlink and volunteers are exempt from the application fee.

Artlink Phoenix address: P.O. Box 3426 Phoenix, AZ 85030

November 30, 2011 | Categories: Calls | Leave A Comment »

Artlink Gallery at Heritage Square hosts workshops, Jan. 14 – March 11

Click here for information on classes, costs, and registration.

The Artlink Gallery at Heritage Square is excited to host adult workshops in numerous mediums! With quality teachings at affordable prices you can further your artistic skills and techniques; or for beginners who would like to explore their artistic side to start developing them. The gallery, which functions as an exhibition space for artists on First and Third Fridays, is part of the non-profit organization Artlink, one of the oldest, volunteer-run, non-profit arts organizations in downtown Phoenix.

Workshops and 8 week classes will run from January 14 -March 11, 2012. This extensive visual arts program will include mixed media, painting, drawing, fiber, photography, ceramics, air brush, water-color, video, writing, book and paper art, performance, bead work, fibers, and sculpture.

Our art instructors are professionals in their fields with tremendous talent, skills, and abilities excited to pass on to their students.

The classes will be held at the Artlink Gallery, housed in the Carriage House at Historic Heritage Square. The 1899 structure is located at 115 N. 6th St., Phoenix AZ 85004. The Artlink Gallery is 300 sq ft and has lots of natural light flooding in from two large glass doors. Classes will take place indoors, as well as, outdoor in the beautiful view of the park and its historical structures. Also, there are opportunities to walk downtown for more inspiration. Restaurants, such as Rose & Crown, Nobuo, and Pizzeria Bianco are next door.

November 25, 2011 | Categories: Calls | 2 Comments »

Education Coordinator position available at ArtLink Phoenix

Education Coordinator position available at ArtLink Phoenix for classes to be held at the Artlink Gallery at Heritage Square and other approved locations.

ArtLink Phoenix, in its effort to support artists and arts education within the community, will begin to hold adult classes in January. In order to achieve this goal, ArtLink will hire working artists to provide art education opportunities for adult classes. This position will develop and coordinate all of the education programs for this 501(c)3 not for profit organization.

The Education Coordinator should be innovative in their approach to curriculum development and classroom management, possess a progressive educational philosophy, easily communicate with a multitude of personalities, and have a general understanding of the visual arts field.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Develop classes, source instructors, and verify teaching credentials for an extensive visual arts program including painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, fibers, book and paper arts, writing, performance, photography, mixed media, video and possibly ceramics.
Charged with creating an effective marketing campaign drawing students to the program.
Scheduling classes, facilitating classroom availability, entering into contracts with instructors, fiscal management and program evaluation.
Will act as Registrar for all classes. Strong ability to effectively interact with the public.
The ability to create strong collaborative ties within the Phoenix arts community.

Additional Qualifications:

Bachelors degree (in related field preferred) or appropriate experience
2+ years supervisory or managerial experience
Ability to collaborate and work with a team
Superior customer service skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Web and social media skills required.
Ability to think outside of the box is essential.
Ability to meet deadlines, be self –directed and take the initiative
Sense of Humor

Artlink, Phoenix. is one of the oldest, all volunteer run, 501-C-3 arts organizations in downtown Phoenix. Our mission is to maintain and enhance our current regular events, including the monthly First Fridays art walk, the annual Art Detour self-guided tour that features several open studios and Mystery Galleries in addition to the galleries and businesses that participate in the monthly event, a Juried Exhibition and an art-related fundraiser. Our monthly newsletter can be subscribed to online and keeps readers up-to-date on our efforts, community activities, and opportunities and information for and about artists.

In 2012 we will expand our mission to include arts education for the Phoenix community. This position is essential to this program’s success.

History

Since 1989, we have organized Phoenix’s biggest annual art walk, Art Detour, a two-day, self-guided tour of galleries, studios and businesses in various neighborhoods in and around downtown Phoenix, giving Valley residents and visitors an opportunity to see an array of local, national, and international talent. In 1994, we began the monthly First Fridays art walk, which has grown to become the largest monthly art walk in the United States. With 100 arts venues open free to the public each month, Artlink’s First Fridays has succeeded in bringing people back to downtown Phoenix. The event sees anywhere from 14-20,000 visitors monthly and grows exponentially each year.

This will be the first paid position within the organization and is commission based. The qualified candidate chosen for this position will report to the President of Artlink, Inc,

If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and would like to be part of the growth of Artlink, please forward your resume to: artlink.hs.gallery@live.com

This position will remain open until a qualified candidate is found.

November 22, 2011 | Categories: Calls | Leave A Comment »

Call for Artlink Gallery Curators

The Artlink Galleries – Artlink A.E. England Gallery and Artlink Gallery at Heritage Square – seek volunteer curators. Duties of the curator include:

Working with exhibiting artists
Installation
Marketing and public relations
Photographing exhibitions
Available First and Third Fridays for exhibition receptions

Artists and/or students as well as those who work within art related fields encouraged to apply. Interested parties should send resume and cover letter via email. This is a great way to build up experience on your resume, meet emerging and established artists, and contribute to the downtown Phoenix arts community.

Artlink A.E. England Gallery, 424 N. Central Ave., Phoenix AZ 85004 ~ www.aeenglandgallery.com
Artlink Gallery at Heritage Square, 115 N. 6th St., Phoenix AZ 85004 ~ www.artlinkhsgallery.com

: Artlink A.E. England Gallery (Photo Courtesy of artists Cory Weeks and Alison Sweet)

: Artlink Gallery at Heritage Square (Photo Courtesy of artist Tara Logsdon)

May 27, 2011 | Categories: Calls | 1 Comment »

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