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The following call for artists is presented by Valley Metro with support provided by Artlink Inc. The deadline to submit is Friday, January 24, 2025 by 5:00 p.m. (local Arizona time).

Valley Metro invites artists to create artwork for a poster to celebrate the May 2025 opening of the South Central Extension/Downtown Hub light rail project. 

Project: Valley Metro South Central Extension/Downtown Hub Opening Celebration Poster

Request: Original work that will be featured on a poster and promotional materials for the alignment opening. Selected artist is responsible for providing professionally scanned or digitized original artwork. The final digital file will be due by April 7, 2025. 

Budget: $2,000 for design and final digital file (1200dpi) 

BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW

For the opening of each new light rail alignment Valley Metro commissions an artist to create an original artwork to be featured on a commemorative poster. The South Central Extension/Downtown Hub will open new opportunities and strengthen communal ties, while celebrating the journey that was and looking to the future at the journey that is still ahead.

This call provides an artist or artist team an opportunity to create artwork for a poster which will promote and celebrate the new light rail alignment.

The artwork should celebrate the multicultural heritage and the building of connections between communities in the South Central and Downtown areas. 

Artists are asked to submit qualifications, not proposals. 

SUBMISSION DETAILS

Eligibility:

• Must be at least 18 years of age and resident of Arizona for at least two years.
• Must demonstrate a connection to the South Central and/or Downtown Communities
• Artists must be registered as an Artlink Articipant. It is free to sign up as a working artist. Find the registration form at artlinkphx.org.
• This call is open to the public, including artist teams. There is no fee to enter. 

Criteria:

Submissions should demonstrate:

• Artistic merit in conceptual approach and technical execution.
• Originality and quality of workmanship.

Application Materials:

Submissions need to be completed for consideration.

• A current resume.
• Letter of interest, including connection to South Central and Downtown Communities.
• Portfolio of at least 6, and no more than 10, digital images documenting previously completed creative work. The portfolio should demonstrate originality and skill in creating and executing artwork such as murals, graphic design, painting, digital content creation, and/or illustration.
• Images should reflect work produced within the past five years.
• When submitting your portfolio, provide a title, date, size, medium, and brief artwork description. Provide location if displayed in a public space.
• Email and phone contacts for two professional or art discipline references. 

Artist Rights:

One artist (or team) will be selected and paid $2,000. The artist will provide licensing and reproduction rights and 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. The artist will be asked to sign a contract that outlines terms and conditions. 

Timeline:*

• Call Issued: Monday, January 6, 2025
• Submissions Due: Friday, January 24, 2025, by 5:00 p.m. (local AZ time)
• Selected artists notified: Friday, February 7, 2025

*Timeline subject to change.

Every submission is appreciated and will be seriously considered. Artists will be notified by email. 

Please send any questions to submissions@artlinkphx.org.

NOTE: Submissions are received through this Submittable platform. Please create an account or sign in below. 

About Artsline: Valley Metro’s investment in arts and culture through Artsline programming enhances the quality of life and produces economic support to the communities we serve. Artsline creates a sense of place through a variety of artwork and enhances connections through art and transit. 

Valley Metro Artsline is defined as placemaking, the people and community that exists in the physical space at stations, onboard light rail, art programs, and partnerships with community destinations and organizations. The pillars of the program are creativity, culture, and community. Visit valleymetro.org/artsline.

The following call for artists of all practices is presented by FOUND:RE Phoenix Hotel and the FOUND:RE Contemporary art program, with support provided by Artlink Inc., for a new exhibition cycle entitled “RE:Mastered.” The deadline to submit is Friday, January 24th by 5:00 p.m. (local Arizona time).

PROJECT

Exhibition: “RE:Mastered”

Address: FOUND:RE Phoenix Hotel at 1100 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004

Request: “RE:Mastered” is an open call to artists to reimagine, reinterpret, and remix iconic works of art or styles from renowned artists throughout history. From Renaissance masters to 20th-century pioneers, we seek artwork that pays homage to the past while adding a contemporary twist. Let your creativity bridge the gap between tradition and innovation.

OVERVIEW

FOUND:RE Phoenix Hotel regularly presents exhibitions based on a 360-degree view of arts and culture that includes all the traditional mediums of art such as painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, fiber art, printmaking, etc., as well as video art, film, fashion, performance, music and much more! 

For “RE:Mastered," FOUND:RE Phoenix Hotel will use the Gallery and first floor space to showcase the works that are selected. This diverse survey embraces different styles and mediums of art in both 2D and 3D works. All the works selected for exhibitions are for sale and will be represented on the gallery website for purchase by hotel patrons and art collectors from across the nation.

BACKGROUND

FOUND:RE Contemporary is a premier commercial gallery space in the heart of downtown Phoenix. It represents both emerging and established artists through a regular series of exhibitions and special events that happen in conjunction with the art programming at FOUND:RE Phoenix Hotel. 

Legal: Selected artist(s) will permit the photography of artworks, including use in promotional materials. All reasonable effort will be made to credit the artist in promotions and when communicating with the media. Being accepted in the show is only a commitment to have the works in the show represented for sale and any further terms and conditions about representation will be negotiated by the hotel curator and the artist.

Content: This open call is to identify artists who want to exhibit at FOUND:RE Phoenix Hotel, or who are looking for representation by FOUND:RE Contemporary. Artists are encouraged to submit works that demonstrate visually satisfying and thought-provoking work. Artwork should explore or incorporate the theme of “remastering” a work of art.  

FOUND:RE Contemporary welcomes submissions in a wide range of mediums. 3-Dimensional work is welcome, however, space is limited. 

SUBMISSION DETAILS

Interested artists are encouraged to learn more about FOUND:RE Phoenix and FOUND:RE Contemporary via the following websites: foundrehotels.com and foundrecontemporary.com.

Eligibility: This opportunity is only open to artists, designers, creative individuals and creative teams living and working in the state of Arizona.

Artists should be Articipants with our local partner, Artlink Inc. Find the registration form on artlinkphx.org.

There will be approximately 50 artists selected, depending on the number of works submitted and how many can be shown. 

Honoraria: Artists will receive a standard 50% commission on all sales.

Criteria: Selections will be based upon the quality, originality, and craftsmanship of their work as they relate to the exhibition’s theme. 

Project Rates: The chosen artist is responsible for transport and delivery of the works. FOUND:RE will install, insure and secure all works for a period of two months, after which time they will be returned to the artists. Artwork can be stored by FOUND:RE for a total of 30 days after the exhibition. Artwork can remain for sale on the website under consignment for a limited term contract to be determined by negotiation between FOUND:RE’s Curator of Art & Culture and the exhibiting artists. This is an offer that may be extended beyond the original terms and dates if the artist is interested, but it is not mandatory. All works accepted will be on consignment for the terms of the exhibition unless other terms are agreed upon in advance between the curators and the artist.

Timeline:*

• Submissions Due: Friday, January 24th by 5:00 p.m. (local AZ time) 
• Artists Notified/Finalists Announced: Friday, January 31st, 2025
• Artwork Drop-Off: Tuesday, February 18th
• Opening Reception: Friday, February 21st
• Exhibition Dates: February 21st – June 15th, 2025 

*Timeline subject to change

Submission Requirements:

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

• A current resume. 
• 1-3 digital images of artwork in any medium and genre you would like to exhibit.
• An image list that includes your full name (First, Last) title, medium, year of completion, size, and price. All files in your digital portfolio should be labeled with your last name and the title of your work (Last name, Title). 
• A current email and phone number. 

Every submission is appreciated and will be seriously considered.

Artists will be notified by email.

NOTE: Submissions are received through this Submittable platform. Please create an account or sign in below.