Artlink is now accepting entries for In the Wild, an exhibition exploring the endless beauty and phenomena of nature. Any visual art responding to the natural world is eligible. Whether a direct depiction, an abstraction inspired by nature, or a work made directly from natural elements, there are many ways in which an artist can participate in this theme. All media are accepted and any artist 18+ years of age residing in the United States is eligible.

Submission Requirements
Entry fee: $12 per entry, up to 10 entries.
Size limit: None.
Eligibility: United States

Important Dates
Entry deadline: Jan 5, 2025 at 11:59pm MT
Jury notifications: After Jan 10, 2025
Artwork drop-off/delivery deadline: Feb 2, 2025
Exhibition timeframe: Feb 13 - March 16, 2025

IF ACCEPTED:

Presentation
All works must be ready for installation upon delivery and professionally presented (i.e not damaged or differing from what was accepted.) Any works not presented professionally may not be accepted for exhibition. Works do not need to be framed, but must come with the required hardware (magnets, clips, etc..) Traditional framed artwork must be ready to hang with wire. No saw-tooth hangers. If your work requires special installation instructions, please contact ellen@artlinkfw.org prior to the submission deadline. Identification labels with artist name and title should be attached to the back of the work.

Sales
All artwork sales are subject to a 35% sales fee. Artists will be mailed a check for sold work following the close of the exhibition. 

Liability
Artwork will be insured during exhibition at Artlink. Artlink is not liable for damage or loss in transit to the gallery. Any damage caused by improper preparations by the artist will not be covered by Artlink. 

Hand-Delivery
Hand-delivered artwork is accepted during gallery hours, Thursday 10am - 8pm, Friday/Saturday 10am - 6pm, and Sunday 12 - 5pm.

Shipping
Artwork that is shipped must be sent through UPS, FedEx or USPS and must include a return shipping label. Artwork must arrive at Artlink by Feb 2, 2025. Shipped work must be framed with plexiglass, no glass permitted. Any damages that occur during shipping must be covered by the artist. In such an occurrence, the Gallery Coordinator will contact the artist for a credit card number to facilitate repairs. Please, no crates or Styrofoam peanuts. Ship your work in reusable packaging to: Artlink Contemporary Gallery, 300 E Main Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46802

Application Requirements

Entry fee: $12 per entry, up to 10 entries.
Size limit: 60 inches

Eligibility Criteria

Artists 18+ years of age residing in the United States are eligible.