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This call invites artists of all visual mediums to submit work for consideration by Arizona Community Foundation to engage in an art project for the 2025 Environmental Accelerator Project. The deadline to submit is July 28, 2025 by 5:00 p.m. (local Arizona time).

Project: This request invites visual artists working in any medium to participate in a unique opportunity to creatively respond to a series of environmentally focused meeting sessions taking place September 10-12, 2025, in Greer, Arizona.

Request: This request is for artist to interpret and expand upon the ideas, themes, and conversations that emerge during the meetings through artistic expression. 

Budget: $10,000 (includes artist fee and materials) plus transportation and lodging expenses.

BACKGROUND

Arizona Community Foundation (ACF) is hosting the first Environmental Accelerator Project, launching in September 10-12, 2025. 

The Environmental Accelerator Project is designed to bring together multi-sector visionary leaders focused on extreme heat, food systems, and conservation. It will bridge gaps in knowledge and resources and gives funders an opportunity to make long-term, collaborative investments with lasting impact across Arizona.

Read more about the program here. 

OVERVIEW

This call is intended to identify an artist to participate as an active observer of the sessions and creatively document the discussions and outcomes.  

The selected artist will be embedded in the sessions, including outdoor activity on rugged terrain, and expected to produce visual work that captures not only the content but also the tone, atmosphere, and underlying currents of dialogue. The resulting artwork will serve as a reflective tool, stimulating continued engagement, offering new perspectives, and broadening the scope of the discussions into the future.

Criteria: The selected artist will play a key role in expanding the creative and conceptual dimensions of the meeting discussions and advancing Arizona's environmental future. Applicants will be assessed based on the following criteria:

• Demonstrated artistic skill and originality in visual storytelling.
• Ability to convey complex ideas, themes, or systems through visual media.
• A portfolio showcasing a consistent and thoughtful artistic practice.
• Willingness to collaborate with fellows, facilitators, and organizers.

Legal Conditions: Artist(s) will permit photography of artworks, including use in promotional materials. All reasonable effort will be made to credit the artist in promotions and when communicating with media.

SUBMISSION DETAILS

Eligibility: This opportunity is open to artists living and working in the state of Arizona with the ability to produce exemplary art; an active interest in environmental sustainability; and a relationship with, or experience in, Arizona rural and/or indigenous communities. Artists must be registered as an Artlink Articipant. Find the registration form on artlinkphx.org. 

Timeline:*

• Submissions Due: Monday, July 28, 2025, by 5:00 p.m. (local AZ time)
• Selections Announced: Early August, 2025
• Meeting Dates: September 10-12, 2025
• Completed artwork to be done by October/November date to be confirmed, and presented in conjunction with the debut of a mini-documentary about the project. 

*Timeline subject to change.

Submission Requirements: Please make sure you follow ALL guidelines and complete the entire submission form, including the following:

• A letter of interest, including a description of the artist's connection with Arizona rural and/or indigenous communities, and interest in securing in Arizona's environmental future. 
• A current resume. 
• Up to three digital images of completed works within the past two years. 
• Descriptions and images of the completed works submitted including title, date, size, price, a brief description of the artwork. NOTE: The set-up and logistical aspects of your work must be included. 
• Email and phone contacts for three professional references. 

Every submission is appreciated and will be seriously considered.

Artists will be notified by email.

Please send any questions to submissions@artlinkphx.org.

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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, July 24, by 5:00 p.m. (local Arizona time).

Project: Portland on the Park Collection Exhibition | Cycle 18

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 60 additional works have been purchased by residents.

Cycle 18:  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:

• 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, July 24, 2025 5:00 p.m. (local Arizona time)
• Artists notified: By August 1, 2025
• Delivery of artwork: April 16, 2025 (12-4 p.m.)
• Opening reception: August 21, 2025 (6-8 p.m.)
• Exhibition ends: December, 2025 (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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