Fight Club: Contradiction, Conflict and Tension in Contemporary Life

Artlink is now accepting submissions for our upcoming juried group exhibition: Fight Club, an exhibition exploring contradiction, conflict and tension within contemporary life. All mediums are eligible, including painting, drawing, photography, video, sculpture, fiber, metals, ceramics, glass, paper arts, digital art, printmaking and all forms of mixed media. 

Artlink is now accepting submissions for our upcoming juried group exhibition: Fight Club. All mediums are eligible and any artist 18+ residing in the United States.

Struggle and conflict are part of life—between people, within ourselves, across cultures, systems, and beliefs. "Fight Club" invites artists to explore moments of friction: misunderstandings, arguments, contradictions, power struggles, resistance, and unresolved tension. This exhibition is not about violence for spectacle’s sake, but about the forces that push against one another and the energy created in that collision.

We are interested in work that examines opposing ideas, internal conflicts, social divides, ethical dilemmas, or quiet standoffs. This might look like a visual argument within a single piece, a clash of materials or processes, competing narratives, or imagery that reveals contradiction beneath the surface. Subtle tension is just as welcome as overt confrontation. Artists may interpret the theme broadly—political, personal, psychological, or structural. From interpersonal disputes to ideological battles, from satire to sincerity, Fight Club seeks to ask: what happens when things are out of alignment or don’t agree - what can be revealed in that space?

All visual media are welcome in this call for entry. We encourage artists to submit work that challenges, questions, disrupts, or refuses to settle. Painting, drawing, photography, video, sculpture, fiber, metals, ceramics, glass, paper arts, digital art, printmaking and all forms of mixed media are all welcome. 

About the Juror
Jen Brown is currently the Development Coordinator for Artlink Contemporary Gallery. She holds a BFA in metalsmithing from Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne and an MA in Art History from the University of Iowa. She has taught at universities in Alaska and Indiana. 

Requirements (IF ACCEPTED)
All accepted works must be available during the exhibition timeframe and ready for installation upon delivery. Any works not professionally presented (ex: damaged or not matching the accepted artwork) may not be accepted for exhibition. Traditionally framed artwork must be ready to hang with wire. Framing is not required. If your work requires special installation instructions, please contact ellen@artlinkfw.org after acceptance

Sales commission: All artwork sales are subject to a 35% sales fee. Artists will be mailed a check for sold work following the close of the exhibition. 

Liability: Artwork will be insured during exhibition at Artlink. Artlink is not liable for damage of loss in transit to and from the gallery. Any damage caused by improper preparations by the artist will not be covered by Artlink.

Artwork delivery if accepted: 
The exhibition will take place May 7 - June 7, 2026. All accepted artworks must arrive at Artlink no later than April 26, 2026 to be included. Artists can hand-deliver or ship their accepted works anytime between acceptance and the deadline. 

Hand Delivery
Hand-delivered artwork is accepted during gallery hours: Thursday 10am—8pm, Friday & Saturday 10am—6pm, Sunday 12—5pm. Please schedule a delivery time with the Exhibition Coordinator. 

Shipping
If you would be shipping your work, please estimate shipping costs to and from Artlink prior to entering so that you know what to expect. Artwork that is shipped must be sent through UPS, FedEx or USPS and must include a return shipping label. Artlink does not cover the cost of shipping to or from the gallery. Shipped work that is framed must be framed with plexiglass, no glass permitted. Any damages that occur during shipping must be covered by the artist. In such an occurrence, the Exhibition Coordinator will contact the artist for a credit card number to facilitate repairs prior to the exhibition opening. Please no crates or styrofoam peanuts. Ship your work in reusable packaging to:

Artlink Contemporary Gallery
300 E Main Street
Fort Wayne, IN 46802

$12 per entry

Artists must be 18+ years of age and reside within the United States.