Artlink Inc.

The following call is for Phoenix based artists of all practices, presented by Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, in partnership with the Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture, Southwest Center, One N Ten, and Aunt Rita's Foundation ("Partners") and with support provided by Artlink Inc. The deadline to submit is Wednesday, January 8, 2024, at 5 p.m. (local Arizona time). 

BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW

The City of Phoenix seeks to commission a semi-permanent mural for The Parsons Center for Health and Wellness located at 1101 N. Central Ave. in central Phoenix. The goal of this public art project is to raise awareness about HIV prevention, testing, and treatment, inspire community engagement, and reduce stigma around HIV. It is to serve as a visual, public reminder of the importance of proactive health measures and support for those affected by HIV, encouraging people to take action through education, testing, and advocacy, while enhancing the experience of those seeking health, wellness, and community services from the organizations located on property. 

The Partners seeks applications from professional visual artists who reside in Phoenix and who have a lived experience with HIV/AIDS. The selected artist will be responsible for the design and installation of the artwork.

Project: HIV/AIDS Awareness Mural Project

Location: The Parsons Center for Health and Wellness, 1101 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85004 (south wall)

Request: This request for qualifications is for Phoenix artists, or artist teams, to submit from their portfolios that are representative of their ability to compose, design, and execute large-scale murals. 

Budget: $60,000 (which includes the artist fees, materials, installation, anti-graffiti coating/application and contingencies)

The Installation:  The mural must be made of durable materials that can survive the desert climate for at least five years. The mural can be painted directly on the wall, or attached to the wall using a material like Polytab, and must contain an anti-graffiti coating. The wall is approximately 134’W x 30’H however the mural does not need to cover the entirety of the wall due to windows and other additional elements that cannot be painted.

Please refer to the mural wall photos here.

The selected artist will work closely with the Partners to ensure the wall is properly prepped and that installation is carefully coordinated so as to not conflict with facility activities.

The selected artist must also work collaboratively with Partner representatives to ensure the design of the artwork appropriately represents and honors the intent to positively raise awareness of HIV/AIDS.

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

CAPABILITIES

This request for qualifications is to identify an individual Phoenix based artist or artist team. The artist(s) selected from this call will design and implement significant art features for this wall. 

Eligibility: 

All Phoenix artists, designers, creative individuals, and teams are encouraged to apply, and a lived experience with HIV/AIDS is preferred. If applying as a team, the artist serving as the team's representative must be a Phoenix resident. 

This work will not contain images or messages that include nudity, political, religious, advertising, or otherwise controversial themes. 

Artists must be registered as an Artlink Articipant (no fee required). Find the registration form on artlinkphx.org. 

Finalists: 

Up to three artists/teams from the applicant pool resulting from this RFQ will be selected to produce or propose a concept. The selection panel comprised of City of Phoenix and community representatives will select up to three artist/teams to address the wall. 

Honoraria:

Each finalist will be paid $1,000 for their proposal.

Criteria:

A selection of finalists will be based upon the quality, originality, and craftsmanship of their past works and potential to make a significant artistic contribution to this project.

Recommendation of the Winning design(s) will be based upon:

• The strength and feasibility of the proposed work.
• The design’s potential to engage the public in a meaningful way.

Project Rates: 

The chosen artist is responsible for managing the project budget, which should include all costs of materials, labor, equipment, and any other expenses associated with the installation of the selected design. 

The City of Phoenix has committed $60,000 to be made for the completion of the wall installation, in addition to the $1,000 finalist honorarium.

SUBMISSION DETAILS

Timeline:*

• Call Issued: Wednesday, December 4, 2024 (World AIDS Remembrance Day)
• Submissions Due: Wednesday, January 8, 2025, by 5:00 p.m. (local AZ time)
• Finalists Notified: Week of January 13, 2025
• Finalists Workshop: Week of January 20, 2025 (Date/Time TBA)
• Finalists Concept/Design Presentation Due: Week of February 10, 2025
• Selection Announced: Week of February 17, 2025
• Work to begin following the selection, pending mutually agreed upon schedules. The selected artist will be invited to participate in a Wellness Block Party event on Friday, April 4, 2025, with a planned announcement and/or community paint activity subject to artist's availability and mural timeline.   

*Timeline is subject to change.

Submission Requirements:

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

• A current CV or resume. 
• A letter of interest in this public art project, including a description of your lived experience with HIV/AIDS.
• Portfolio of up to ten digital images documenting previously completed creative work that demonstrates originality and skill in creating and executing exterior murals or installations. Images should reflect work produced within the past five years.
• Descriptions of the works of art submitted in your portfolio, including title, date, size, location, and a brief description of the artwork.
• Email and phone contacts for three professional references. These references will be called only if you are a finalist.

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 only. Please create an account or sign in below. 

This call invites artists of all visual mediums to submit work for consideration by M3F Fest to present live activations for the 2025 event. The deadline to submit is January 9, 2025 by 5:00 p.m. (local Arizona time).

Project: This request invites artists of all mediums with available work and/or proposals of new work that will contribute to the engaging M3F guest experience and festival environment. M3F Fest will be held on Friday, March 7 and Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Steele Indian School Park in Phoenix, Arizona.

Address: 300 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85012

Request: This request is for artists and artist teams of all visual mediums – including but not limited to sculptors, fabricators, and installation artists – to submit images from their portfolio of available works and/or proposed installations to be created for the event. 

Budget: Up to $25,000 for up to six installations (this includes installation costs) 

BACKGROUND

M3F is a two-day, music festival held at  Steele Indian School Park in Phoenix, Arizona each March. With a deep rooted love of music, art and the community around us, M3F was founded in 2004 with a clear mission to GIVE BACK Blending a variety of genres, M3F lineups have always been as eclectic and  attracts a diverse audience of 30,000 music fans from 50 states, Mexico and Canada. 

OVERVIEW

Call: This call is to artists with existing work or the ability to produce new work that provides engaging, interactive and/or immersive experiences for M3F festival attendees. The installations will be positioned throughout the M3F Fest footprint, and will showcase the work of Arizona artists while providing memorable festival experiences. 

Submissions must include any technical and logistical requirements relating to the installation of the work. The selected artists will be responsible for the installation of the artwork in cooperation with M3F representatives. 

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. If submitting as a team, the submitting artist must be an Arizona resident. Artists must be registered as an Artlink Articipant. Find the registration form on artlinkphx.org. 

Timeline:*

• Submissions Due: Thursday, January 9, 2025, by 5:00 p.m. (local AZ time)
• Selections Announced: Week of January 13, 2025
• Installation Date: Week of March 3, 2025 (specific date TBA)
• Deinstallation Date: Sunday, March 9, 2025

*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.
• A current resume. If submitting as a team, include all team member resumes.
• Up to three digital images of available works for purchase completed within the past two years. 
• Descriptions and images of the existing or proposed new works submitted including title, date, size, price, a brief description of the artwork. NOTE: The technical and logistical requirements for each submission must be included. 
• Proposals of new work (if applicable)
• 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.

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

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 Tuesday, January 7, 2025, 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. 

Project: The Summit Collection Exhibition

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: January 7, 2025 5:00 p.m. (local Arizona time)
• Artists notified: By Week of January 13, 2025
• Delivery of artwork: January 25, 2025 (12-4 p.m.)
• Opening reception: January 30, 2025 (6-8 p.m.)
• Exhibition ends: Mid May, 2025 (date TBA)

*Timeline subject to change

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.

This call invites visual artists to submit work for consideration by M3F Fest to serve as a signature 3D installation for the 2025 event. The deadline to submit is January 9, 2025 by 5:00 p.m. (local Arizona time).

Project: This request invites sculptors, fabricators, installation artists, and artist teams to submit available works for a featured display at M3F Fest 2025. M3F Fest will be held on Friday, March 7 and Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Steele Indian School Park in Phoenix, Arizona.

Address: 300 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85012

Request: This request is for artists to submit images from their portfolio of available works for sale. There is also the potential of commission work.

Budget: Up to $15,000 (including installation costs) 

BACKGROUND

M3F is a two-day, music festival held at  Steele Indian School Park in Phoenix, Arizona each March. With a deep rooted love of music, art and the community around us, M3F was founded in 2004 with a clear mission to GIVE BACK Blending a variety of genres, M3F lineups have always been as eclectic and  attracts a diverse audience of 30,000 music fans from  50 states, Mexico and Canada. 

OVERVIEW

Call: This call for art is to identify an existing work of exterior sculpture or other 3D work for sale produced with a high degree of technical skill, personal vision, and a style that will enhance the guest experience of M3F Fest. The installation will be prominently positioned within the M3F Fest footprint, and serve as a signature focal point for the event.

Submissions must include any technical and logistical requirements relating to the installation of the work. The selected artist will be responsible for the installation of the artwork in cooperation with M3F representatives, and with approval from City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department. 

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. If submitting as a team, the submitting artist must be an Arizona resident. Artists must be registered as an Artlink Articipant. Find the registration form on artlinkphx.org. 

Timeline:*

• Submissions Due: Thursday, January 9, 2025, by 5:00 p.m. (local AZ time)
• Selection Announced: Week of January 13, 2025
• Installation Date: Week of March 3, 2025 (specific date TBA)
• Deinstallation Date: Sunday, March 9, 2025

*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.
• A current resume. If submitting as a team, include all team member resumes.
• Up to three digital images of available works for purchase completed within the past two years. 
• Descriptions of the works submitted including title, date, size, price, a brief description of the artwork (100 words max), and details on where/when the work has been previously exhibited. NOTE: The technical and logistical requirements for installation must be included. 
• Rates for commissioned work.
• 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.

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