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Submit to 2026 Artlink Juried Awards Exhibition

Artlink Inc. is now accepting entries for the 25th year of the Artlink Juried Awards Exhibition, featuring the works of visual and performing artists residing in the state of Arizona. The exhibition will be hosted by Artlink's mood room gallery at Park Central in midtown Phoenix, opening on Thursday, September 24, 2026. The submission deadline is Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 5 p.m. local Arizona time.

OVERVIEW

Celebrating its 25th year, the Artlink Juried Awards Exhibition is officially open for submissions. As one of the largest art prizes available in Arizona, this premier competition offers a significant opportunity for the state's creative community. Emerging and established visual and performing artists of all mediums who reside in Arizona are invited to submit their work to be considered for this milestone exhibition. 

Artist awards will be selected by a jury of arts professionals and announced during the opening reception on Thursday, September, 24, 2026, presented at the Artlink mood room in Park Central.

Returning for 2026

To highlight this silver anniversary, Artlink is once again inviting performing artists to submit for this call, including creators in music, dance, and spoken word.

  • First Place: $5,000
  • Second Place: $1,500
  • Third Place: $750

HOST VENUE

The 25th Artlink Juried Awards Exhibition will be hosted in mood room at Park Central, from September 24 through October 16, 2026, with regular gallery hours. 

SUBMISSION DETAILS 

This is a call for existing work and is open to all performing and visual artists including, but not limited to, oil, watercolor, acrylic, graphite, charcoal, pastels, photography, ceramics, printmaking, textile, mixed media, fashion, music, dance, video, spoken word, multi-disciplinary, and sculpture/three-dimensional pieces. All selected artists will be eligible for awards. 

The online submission deadline is July 28, 2026 by 5 p.m. Artists who have exhibited in the past are permitted to submit, but may not submit a work selected in any previous Artlink Juried Exhibition. 

As part of Artlink's mission of connecting artists, businesses, and the community, no entry fee is required for this premier showcase of Arizona artists. 

NOTE: By submitting artwork for consideration, the artist agrees to the following:  

  1. All artists selected for the Juried Exhibition will be eligible for awards. 
  2. Selected performing artists will perform for the jury panel prior to the opening reception (date/time TBA) and present a live public performance during the opening night (in mood room or in the adjacent pavilion). A video provided by the artist or recorded the night of the opening reception will be presented on-screen during the duration of the exhibition. 
  3. Selected artists will promptly provide all requested information and materials for a print catalogue, including a high-resolution image of selected work.
  4. Delivery of selected visual artwork to Artlink at mood room in Park Central, 3121 N. 3rd Ave. Phoenix, Arizona 85013, for installation during a time period beginning Saturday, September 19 (times TBA). 
  5. Selected visual artworks will be delivered ready to install and with any required monitors or projectors as applicable (pedestals will be provided). Artists of specialized works will support or be responsible for their installation.
  6. All sales will be handled by Artlink. Artists receive 70% of the sale price of works sold. 
  7. The artist agrees to pick up selected works following the exhibition's run on October 16, 2026 (specific time TBA).

Submission Checklist: Please follow ALL guidelines and complete the entire submission form. Submissions that are either incomplete or do not follow provided guidelines will not be accepted. 

  1. All artists must be registered as an Artlink Articipant before submitting an application. Click here to register. 
  2. Artist Bio
  3. Artist Statement
  4. Artist CV
  5. Up to (three) 3 artworks. Please see the submission form for acceptable files.
  6. Descriptions of each submitted work. Please see the submission form for requested information.
  7. Artist contact information, website, Instagram handle.

Timeline:*

  • Submissions Due: Tuesday, July 28, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. (local AZ time)
  • Artists Notified: Week of August 17, 2026
  • Artwork Drop-Off: Beginning Saturday, September 19, 2026 (times TBA)
  • Opening Reception: Thursday, September 24, 2026, 6-8 p.m.
  • Artwork Pick-up: after October 16, 2026 (times TBA)

*Timeline is subject to change.

Not all artwork will be accepted. Every submission is appreciated and will be seriously considered by a jury of experienced arts professionals. 

Artists will be notified by email. Please do not call for results. 

Artlink Inc., Park Central and event sponsors 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.

Email any questions to submissions@artlinkphx.org

Artlink Inc.