Art Calls Lucent: The Art of Light
Opportunity Description
U.S. National Deadline: June 15, 2026 – Artlink is now accepting submissions for our juried exhibition Lucent: The Art of Light. This exhibition is open to light-focused works of all media and can be interpreted broadly—from work that depicts light, to work which emits light itself.
Light reveals everything we see in this world. It shapes our reality, and affects our entire being. In this exhibition we don’t just want to use light to reveal artwork, we want the artworks to reveal light. Whether symbolically, metaphorically, or literally.
The exhibition will take place July 30 – August 23, 2026.
ELIGIBILITY
All mediums are eligible and any artist 18+ residing in the United States.
All light-focused works are eligible. All media are welcome, include but not limited to: painting, sculpture, drawing, photography, fiber, video, ceramic, metals, neon, collage, mixed media, installation and printmaking.
All works must be ready for installation upon delivery and professionally presented (not damaged or differing from what was accepted). Wall-hung artwork must be ready to hang with wire. No saw-tooth hangers. If your work requires special installation instructions, please contact ellen@artlinkfw.org prior to the submission deadline. Identification labels with artist name and title should be attached to the back of the work.
JUROR
This exhibition is juried by Ellen Mensch. Ellen is a Fort Wayne based artist, curator and educator. She has a BFA in painting from Indiana University and MFA in two-dimensional studies from Bowling Green State University. Ellen has managed the exhibitions and educational programming at Artlink for over 6 years, and had several years of gallery management experience prior. She has taught visual arts courses at Bowling Green State, Purdue Fort Wayne and Saint Francis University.
ENTRY FEE
$12 per entry.
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.
SALES
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.
About:
Artlink was founded in 1978 by a group of art enthusiasts, patrons and artists to promote awareness of emerging artists and art forms. Artlink is a 501(c) nonprofit creative art space and contemporary gallery supporting artists through exhibition, education and community engagement.
Artlink
300 E Main Street
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Phone: (260) 424-7195
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