Artlink Inc.

The following call for artists of all practices is presented by Portland on the Park Condominiums in partnership with Artlink Inc. The deadline to submit is Thursday, August 6, by 5:00 p.m. (local Arizona time).

Project: Portland on the Park Collection Exhibition | Cycle 21

Address: 200 W. Portland St., Phoenix, AZ, 85003

BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW 

Portland on the Park (PotP) is located in the Historic Roosevelt Neighborhood just a few steps away from Roosevelt Row and the beautiful Margaret T. Hance Park. PotP is home to 149 residences and three commercial tenants.

In 2018, the Portland on the Park Arts Program was created to connect the residents to the arts and culture community. An Arts Committee comprised of PotP residents was created to manage the program, and an Art Fund was established in partnership with Artlink Inc. for the purposes of developing a Portland on the Park art collection.

Through a series of exhibitions, art is displayed in the established first-floor gallery space and in common areas throughout the building. The art selected for the exhibition is available for purchase for the Portland on the Park Collection as well as by the residents and their guests. 

Most importantly, the exhibitions serve as a process for the PotP Arts Working Group to select works for the building's collection. A total of 32 artworks have been purchased for the collection to date, and more than 70 additional works have been purchased by residents.

Cycle 21:  The architectural niches on each residential floor display purchased artworks of the PotP collection. This cycle is an invitation for works that do not have to conform to niche specs. Both 2D and 3D works of varying sizes will be considered. 

A variety of artworks are welcome for submission, including oil, watercolor, acrylic, graphite, charcoal, pastels, photography, ceramics, printmaking, textiles, and mixed media. 

Sculptures suitable for exterior settings are also encouraged.

SUBMISSION DETAILS 

Criteria: PotP residents have been surveyed, and their preferences range from the humorous to the thought-provoking, from the endearing to edgy, and from representational pieces to wholly abstract works. The goal of the selection committee is to curate an exhibition that will strike a dynamic balance between these interests. More than one artwork from a submitting artist may be selected. This is a call for existing work.

The following artworks will be considered for this exhibition:

• Artworks will primarily be chosen to fit architectural niches, each with an inset measuring 40”w x 57 3/4”h. 
• Works in a range of sizes will be selected for display on walls, outside the above-referenced niches.
• A limited number of sculptures will also be considered for display in the PotP lobby.
• All works of art must be properly finished, and ready to hang. 
• Artworks without reflective glass frames are preferred.

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/PotP 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 Portland on the Park Art Fund in support of future art purchases and programming. 

 Submission Timeline:* 

• Submission deadline: Thursday, August 6, 2026 5:00 p.m. (local Arizona time)
• Artists notified: Week of August 10, 2026
• Delivery of artwork: August 22, 2026 (12-4 p.m.)
• Opening reception: August 27, 2026 (6-8 p.m.)
• Exhibition ends: December 2026 (date TBA)

*Timeline subject to change

Every submission is appreciated and will be seriously considered.

Artists will be notified by email.

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