We live in a time of fragmentation, socially and personally.  While it could be argued this has always been the case, artists today have found unique ways to both reflect and challenge these conditions. Many artists respond to this fragmentation through the surprising combination of elements that already exist in the world. Collage, assemblage, photomontage, quilting, installation, and ad hoc applications of mixed media are inherently suited to paradox, multiple viewpoints, and plurality, serving up aesthetic harmony to help us make sense out of the chaos.  Artlink is excited to offer this call-for-entry to artists who are stepping into the fragmentation, bringing together new ways of seeing and thinking through these creative strategies.  We encourage artists to think broadly about the various ways collage, assemblage, and other processes of combination are evidenced in their work.

This exhibition will be juried by Teresa Vazquez. Teresa Vazquez is an artist, Dream Midwife, educator, writer, mother, and grandmother of Afro Cuban heritage, born and raised in Chicago and currently residing in Fort Wayne, IN. She has a BA in Creative Writing from Oberlin College and an MFA in Studio Art from the Art Institute of Chicago. 

Teresa is currently the Art Education and Pre-Art Therapy Program Director and Assistant Professor at University of Saint Francis, and also a Teacher at Newfields’ Creativity and Wellness Programs.

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

Important Dates
Entry deadline: Feb 16, 2025 at 11:59pm MT
Jury notifications: After Feb 23, 2025
Artwork drop-off/delivery deadline: Mar 16, 2025
Exhibition timeframe: March 27 - April 27, 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 Mar 16, 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.

Eligibility Criteria

Artists must be 18+ years of age and reside in the United States.