Artlink Inc.

The following call is for visual artists, presented by Fain Family Foundation ("Owners") with support provided by Artlink Inc. The deadline to submit is Thursday, May 22, 2025 (local Arizona time). 

BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW

Owners are interested in working with an artist or artist team to creatively address an exterior architectural feature located on a prominent corner of Glassford HIll Rd. and Centre Court in Prescott Valley, Arizona. 

Project: Prescott Valley Entertainment District Welcome Mural RFQ

Address: 2985 Centre Court, Prescott, AZ 86314

Request: This request for qualifications is for artists, artist teams, or creative individuals to submit from their portfolio that are representative of their ability to compose, design, and execute large scale murals. An artist or artist team will be commissioned to produce an original mural based on the quality of their previous work.

Budget: $35,700 including artist fees, materials, and contingencies. This excludes the cost of scaffolding or lift rental to be secured by artist with the cost reimbursed. 

Overview: Prescott Valley, once called “Lonesome Valley,” is now home to more than 50,000 people, surpassing Prescott as the largest town in the central Arizona region. Historically ranch country, the first phase of growth was affordable workforce housing, then came regional service employment, retail, and medical facilities. 

Now in its third phase, Prescott Valley is working to build its core, an arts and entertainment district at the heart of the community. The entertainment district is already home to the event center, movie theater, restaurants, and hotels (another under construction now), and includes multi-family living, with more underway to add live-in vibrancy. 

Owners seeks to commission an original mural artwork at a major intersection in the Town that welcomes guests to this energized and family-friendly district, and helps inspire this next phase of community growth. 

The Installation: The mural area is approximately 28.5’ tall, 27.5’ wide, centering on a 3D architectural "tower" feature, providing a total of 1190 square feet. The artist will have the ability to identify a painted color palette on the adjacent walls to complement the mural artwork.

Works must be able to stand up to changes in weather and endure harsh temperatures (direct sun).

The mural can be made in any genre including being wholly abstract, figurative, landscape-based, or any combination thereof, and should enhance the design of the building, embrace a sense of community and be composed of bold, bright and uplifting imagery. Incorporating inspiration from the site, a dynamic sense of space, color and composition are all greatly encouraged. The mural will further signify and celebrate the growing center of the city, and be welcoming to visitors, patrons, families, and Prescott Valley residents. 

Please refer to the reference materials here.

Artist(s) will provide proof of general liability insurance.

Artist(s) 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.

CAPABILITIES

This request for qualifications is to identify an individual Arizona based artist or artist team. The artist(s) selected from this call will design and implement significant art features for this wall. Artists whose aesthetics are bright, colorful, and complementary to the cultural themes are encouraged to apply. 

SUBMISSION DETAILS

Eligibility: All Arizona artists, designers, creative individuals, and teams are encouraged to apply. Artists with a connection to the Prescott Valley area are encouraged to apply, however this connection is not required.

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 Fain Signature Group and the community representatives will select up to three artist/teams to address the wall. 

Honoraria: Each finalist will be paid $500 for their proposals.

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 residents and visitors in a meaningful way.
•  Highlights the vitality and family-friendly spirit of the community.
•  Celebrates the area's proud western heritage and culture in a fresh, contemporary 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, excluding the rental cost of a lift or scaffolding, which will be reimbursed. 

Owners have committed $35,700 to be made for the completion of the wall installation, in addition to the $500 finalist honorarium.

Timeline:*

• Call Issued: Tuesday, April 29, 2025
• Submissions Due: Thursday, May 22, 2025, by 5:00 p.m. (local AZ time)
• Finalists Notified: By May 30, 2025
• Finalists Workshop and site visit: Week of June 2, 2025 
• Finalists Concept Presentations: Week of June 9, 2025 
• Selection Announced: Week of June 16, 2025
• Work to begin following the selection, pending mutually agreed upon schedules.

*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 resume(s). 
• A letter of interest, including a description of the artist's connection to Prescott Valley/surrounding area.
• 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. 

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 “Hot American Summer.” The deadline to submit is Friday, May 23 by 5:00 p.m. (local Arizona time).

PROJECT

Exhibition: “Hot American Summer”

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

Request: “Hot American Summer” is an open call to artists seeking art that reflects the timeless, nostalgic essence of summer in America — from small-town parades and coastlines to dusty roads and sunlit fields. Through this exhibition, we hope to capture the warmth, simplicity, and enduring beauty of summer memories.

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 “Hot American Summer", 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.

“Hot American Summer" hopes to capture the spirit of a classic, nostalgic summer — think road trips down old highways, melting ice cream cones, backyard barbecues, fireworks, beach days, and long golden evenings. We want to showcase the warmth, freedom, and timeless memories that make American summers so iconic.

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 iconography, whether it’s traditional, contemporary, or unique to the artist’s vision. 

FOUND:RE Contemporary welcomes submissions in a wide range of mediums. 3-Dimensional works are 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, May 23rd by 5:00 p.m. (local AZ time) 
• Artists Notified/Finalists Announced: Friday, May 30th, 2025  
• Artwork Drop-Off: Monday, June 16th, 2025
• Opening Reception: Friday, June 20th, 2025
• Exhibition Dates: June 20th, 2025 – October 12th, 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.

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The Carmody Foundation is now accepting applications from Arizona-based artists for the ninth cycle of its grant program to support the work of 15 artists with the Art for Good grants. The submission deadline is Friday, May 30, 2025 by 5:00 p.m. (local Arizona time).

BACKGROUND 

In 2017, Tom and Laurie Carmody established The Carmody Foundation to expand the quality of life for families through access to affordable housing, extend health services to women for reproductive care and victims of violence, and elevate awareness of school-aged children of careers in trade services.

The Art for Good Program was developed in support of these philanthropic initiatives and in recognition of requests artists receive to contribute artworks in support of nonprofits' fundraising efforts. The program demonstrates how artists and the private sector can work together to improve and impact lives in our community. Read more about The Carmody Foundation here. 

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Carmody Foundation is pleased to invite Arizona artists to apply for the 9th Annual Art for Good Grant Project. This year's cycle will expand from ten selected artists to fifteen. Fifteen (15) grants of $1000 will be awarded to 15 artists selected by a jury panel to produce a new, original piece of art. 

The original works of art produced by these 15 artists will be donated to various nonprofit organizations for auction, further supporting their fundraising efforts to provide much-needed services to the community.  

Partner nonprofits are selected from among those currently supported by The Carmody Foundation and may include (but are not limited to) the following organizations:

• Camp Patrick
• Maggie's Place
• UMOM
• Chicanos Por La Causa (CPLC De Colores)
• Community Bridges of AZ
• Hope Women's Center of Phoenix
• Phoenix Conservatory of Music
• Native American Connections
• Boys and Girls Clubs of AZ
• Hospice of the Valley
• New Life Center
• Foster AZ
• Fresh Start for Women
• Genesis City

Art for Good Reception: Selected artists will be invited to a reception to meet representatives of the nonprofit organizations supported by the grant program. The works created for the program will be on view in a group exhibition hosted at mood room, located at 3121 N 3rd Ave STE 100, Phoenix, AZ 85013.  The opening reception and award ceremony will be on First Friday, November 7, 2025.

SUBMISSION AND GRANT DETAILS  

• As part of the submission, artists are asked to provide a conceptual framework of the artwork to be produced, if selected.
• Provide up to 3 images of past work as examples
• Provide a rough description/sketch of the concept for the proposed work.  
• Each selected artist will receive a $1,000 grant. An initial payment of $250 will be given during a meet and greet reception with the various nonprofits in August (date to be determined)
• All artwork must be completed and delivered to mood room on or before Sunday, October 26, 2025.
• A group show for the grant recipients will be held at the mood room for the month of November 2025. The opening reception will be on First Friday, November 7, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• All pieces created for the project will be on display in the aforementioned group show. They will not be for sale, as they are to be donated to the charities listed above.
• Each selected artist will have the opportunity to show up to two additional pieces (Depending on size), along with their Grant piece, for an opportunity to generate additional revenue through potential sales.
• Final distribution of the awards ($750) and the three additional awards will all be presented at the opening reception of the group show.  (artists are recommended to be present for the awards ceremony. However, if that is not possible, arrangements can be made)

Criteria: The Carmody Foundation advocates for the arts, education, health care, entrepreneurs, and fair housing. The selected artists will include those whose work addresses, exemplifies, and/or examines these themes. 

Eligibility: This opportunity is open to artists who live and work in Arizona with the ability to produce exemplary art. Artists must be over the age of 18 and be pre-registered as an Artlink Articipant. Find the registration form on artlinkphx.org (Articipant fees are optional).  

Project Timeline:*

• Submission deadline: Friday, May 30, 2025, 5:00 pm (local Arizona time)
• Artists notified: Week of June 23, 2025
• Artists & nonprofit reception:  August 2025 (mood room; date and time TBD)
• Delivery of artwork: On or Before Sunday, October 26, 2025 (specific times TBD based on all parties' availability)
• Exhibition opening reception: Friday, November 7, 2025 (First Friday), 6 to 10 pm

*Timeline subject to change 

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

Questions? Email submissions@artlinkphx.org.

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