Call Description

For our 2nd annual juried exhibition COMPACT, Artlink invites artists to submit small works of any media that are no larger than 8 inches in any dimension.  

Sometimes small things can be quite powerful. Consider: 

Bruce Lee’s iconic “One-inch punch”

The “snowball effect” resulting in an avalanche 

Stepping barefoot onto a Lego piece

This same is true for small works of art. Of the various visual strategies used by artists, scale is a particularly dynamic strategy that, when leveraged effectively, often has a corporal impact on the viewer:  a very large-scale work causes us to physically step back to take it all in… whereas a small-scale piece pulls us close, inviting an intimate encounter with the work. Artlink is pleased to offer an exhibition exploring and celebrating the focused power of small works of art.  Anticipating a wide variety of media, style, and conceptual intent, the resulting showcase of small works will be unified solely by their “small, but mighty” scale, culminating in an exhibition reflecting Van Gogh’s sentiment that, “Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.” 

Requirements (IF ACCEPTED)
All accepted works must be available during the exhibition timeframe and ready for installation upon delivery. Any works not professionally presented (ex: damaged or not matching the accepted artwork) may not be accepted for exhibition. Traditionally framed artwork must be ready to hang with wire. No saw-tooth hangers. Framing is not required. If your work requires special installation instructions, please contact ellen@artlinkfw.org prior to the submission deadline.

Sales commission: 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 of loss in transit to and from the gallery. Any damage caused by improper preparations by the artist will not be covered by Artlink.

Artwork delivery if accepted: 
The exhibition will take place Oct 23 - Nov 16, 2025. All accepted artworks must arrive at Artlink no later than Oct 12, 2025 to be included. Artists can hand-deliver or ship their accepted works anytime between acceptance and the deadline. 

Hand Delivery
Hand-delivered artwork is accepted during gallery hours: Thursday 10am—8pm, Friday & Saturday 10am—6pm, Sunday 12—5pm. Please schedule a delivery time with the Exhibition Coordinator. 

Shipping
Artwork that is shipped must be sent through UPS or FedEx and must include a return shipping label. Artlink does not cover the cost of shipping to or from the gallery. 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 Exhibition Coordinator will contact the artist for a credit card number to facilitate repairs prior to the exhibition opening. 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

$12 per entry, up to 10 entries.

Eligibility Criteria

Size limit: 8" in any direction.
Media: Any.
Artists must be 18+ years of age and reside in the US.