Artlink Inc.

The following call for visual artists of practices is presented by The Summit at Copper Square Condominiums in partnership with Artlink Inc. The deadline to submit is Monday, June 22, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. (local Arizona time).

In 2018, Artlink launched its In Residence program in an effort to thoughtfully connect resident communities to the Arizona artists. The following opportunity is the second iteration of this growing program in partnership with The Summit at Copper Square. 

Project: The Summit Collection Exhibition - 5th Cycle

Address: 310 S. 4th St., Phoenix, AZ, 85004

BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW 

The Summit at Copper Square is located in the heart of Downtown Phoenix, across from Chase Field. The Summit is home to 165 residences and five commercial tenants.

In October 2024, the The Summit's HOA Board approved the adoption of a new art program to connect its residents to the artist community. An Arts Committee comprised of The Summit residents has been created to manage the program, and an Art Fund has been established in partnership with Artlink Inc. for the purposes of developing a permanent art collection for the building.

The Summit residents have expressed a strong desire to be engaged with and support local artists and craftsmen. There is significant enthusiasm for art to become a defining feature throughout the building, with interest in attending art openings and acquiring artwork for personal collections. The exhibitions serve as a process for the Summit Arts Committee to select works for the building's collection. Through a series of exhibitions, art will be displayed in the recently renovated first-floor lobby and adjacent common areas. The art selected for the exhibition is available for purchase for The Summit's art collection as well as by the residents and their guests. 

SUBMISSION DETAILS 

Criteria: The Summit's residents have been surveyed and preferences are for a variety of works, ranging from thought-provoking, edgy and peaceful themes. While the committee will honor diverse tastes, selections will avoid overly provocative or controversial works to ensure the art contributes to a welcoming, home-like atmosphere. The goal of the selection committee is to curate an exhibition that will strike a dynamic balance between these interests.

A variety of artworks are welcome for submission, including oil, watercolor, acrylic, graphite, charcoal, pastels, photography, ceramics, printmaking, textiles, and mixed media. More than one artwork from a submitting artist may be selected. This is a call for existing work.

View images of The Summit lobby here.

The following artworks will be considered for this exhibition:

• Artworks in a range of sizes will be selected for display on walls.
• A limited number of sculptures will also be considered for display in The Summit lobby.
• All works of art must be properly finished, and ready to hang. 

Eligibility: This opportunity is open to artists living and working in the metro Phoenix area with the ability to produce exemplary art. 

Artists must be pre-registered as an Artlink Articipant. Find the registration form on artlinkphx.org. By submitting artwork for consideration, the artist agrees to the following: 

• Each artist can submit up to three (3) works for consideration.
• All submitted artworks are available for purchase (include sale price in submission details).
• All submitted artworks will be delivered by the artist in excellent condition. The artist agrees that they will deliver their selected artwork to Artlink/Summit representatives. 
• All selected art must be ready to hang. Works outside of glass frames are preferred. 
• Artwork should be created within five years.
• Artwork will be installed in public areas. Only artwork appropriate for all ages will be considered for purchase. 
• The artwork will be on exhibition for approximately four months. 
• Twenty percent (20%) of sales will be retained by the The Summit Art Fund in support of future art purchases and programming. 

 Submission Timeline:* 

• Submission deadline: June 22, 2026 5:00 p.m. (local Arizona time)
• Artists notified: Week of July 1, 2026
• Delivery of artwork: July 11, 2026 (10 a.m. - 2 p.m.)
• Opening reception: July 16, 2026 (6 - 8 p.m.) 
• Exhibition ends: Early November, 2026 (date TBA)

*Timeline subject to change

Every submission is appreciated and will be seriously considered.

Artists will be notified by email.

Questions? Please email submissions@artlinkphx.org.

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