Call Description

Artlink is now accepting submissions for our juried exhibition Lucent: The Art of Light. This exhibition is open to light-focused works of all media and can be interpreted broadly—from work that depicts light, to work which emits light itself. 

In the words of James Turrell, "light is not so much something that reveals, as it is itself the revelation."

Light reveals everything we see in this world. It shapes our reality, and affects our entire being. In this exhibition we don't just want to use light to reveal artwork, we want the artworks to reveal light. Whether symbolically, metaphorically, or literally, all light-focused works are eligible. All media are welcome, include but not limited to: painting, sculpture, drawing, photography, fiber, video, ceramic, metals, neon, collage, mixed media, installation and printmaking.

This exhibition is juried by Ellen Mensch. Ellen is a Fort Wayne based artist, curator and educator. She has a BFA in painting from Indiana University and MFA in two-dimensional studies from Bowling Green State University. Ellen has managed the exhibitions and educational programming at Artlink for over 6 years, and had several years of gallery management experience prior. She has taught visual arts courses at Bowling Green State, Purdue Fort Wayne and Saint Francis University.

Submission Requirements
Entry fee: $12 per entry
Size limit: None.
Eligibility: United States

IMPORTANT INFO AND DATES IF ACCEPTED:

Important Dates
Entry deadline: June 15, 2026 at 11:59pm 
Jury notifications: After June 23, 2026
Artwork drop-off/delivery deadline: July 19, 2026
Exhibition timeframe: July 30 - August 23, 2026

Presentation
All works must be ready for installation upon delivery and professionally presented (not damaged or differing from what was accepted). Wall-hung 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 must arrive by July 19 and 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 July 19, 2026. 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

$12 per entry

Eligibility Criteria

Any artist 18+ years of age residing in the United States.