COMPACT: Small Works

For our annual juried exhibition COMPACT, Artlink invites artists to submit small works of art that are no larger than 10 inches in any dimension. All mediums are accepted and any artist 18+ years of age residing in the United States is eligible. 

For our annual juried exhibition COMPACT, Artlink invites artists to submit small works of art that are no larger than 10 inches in any dimension. All mediums are accepted and any artist 18+ years of age residing in the United States is eligible. 

A very large-scale work causes us to physically step back to take it all in… whereas a small-scale piece pulls us close, inviting an intimate encounter with the work. Artlink is pleased to offer an exhibition exploring and celebrating the focused power of small works of art.  Anticipating a wide variety of media, style, and conceptual intent, the resulting showcase of small works will be unified solely by their “small, but mighty” scale.

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 prior to the submission deadline.

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 Oct 22 - Nov 15, 2026. All accepted artworks must arrive at Artlink no later than Oct 11, 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
Artwork that is shipped must be sent through UPS or FedEx and must include a return shipping label. Artlink does not cover the cost of shipping to or from the gallery. Shipped work 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
Suite 100
Fort Wayne, IN 46802

$12 per entry

Size limit: 10" in any direction.
Media: Any.
Artists must be 18+ years of age and reside in the United States.