activities · 10
what they do
direct service · 10
- Artist Networking and Community Building Community Collaborative Art ProjectsOperates the Articipant Program to connect artists and organizations, strengthening Arizona's creative ecosystem. This includes hosting "Mixed Media Happy Hour" events for networking and providing an "ArtBoard Newsletter" with arts opportunities. The organization also founded "the mood room" to connect artists with events and services.
- Artist Support and Development Artist Support ProgramsProvides support to emerging artists in Arizona through the Articipant Program, offering mentoring, exhibition planning, networking support, portfolio review, career advice, and an "ArtBoard Newsletter" for arts opportunities. This also includes operating The Artist Forward Fund (TAFF) which provides grants and professional guidance to emerging artists.
- Artist Support and Development Artist Support ProgramsProvides support to emerging artists in Arizona through The Artist Forward Fund (TAFF), offering grants, mentoring, exhibition planning, networking support, portfolio review, and career advice. The organization also facilitates open calls for artists to submit work for exhibition and commissions.
- Cultural Space Development and ManagementDevelops and manages cultural spaces, including an agreement to create an Arts and Culture Plan for Park Central Mall and founding "the mood room" at Park Central to connect artists with events and services. This also involves locating areas for site activations and creative placemaking.
- Curating and Activating Art SpacesDevelops and implements arts and culture plans for specific locations, such as Park Central Mall, and operates programs at various venues including Portland on the Park, The Summit at Copper Square, and The Bower Willo. The organization also organizes exhibitions in alternative spaces and facilitates creative placemaking.
- Exhibition and Commission Opportunities for Artists Artisan Craft Sales and ExhibitionsFacilitates exhibition opportunities for Arizona artists through open calls, selecting artworks for exhibition and potential acquisition. This includes operating programs at various locations like Portland on the Park and The Summit at Copper Square, organizing the Art Walk at Biltmore Fashion Park, and connecting artists with commissions from corporate partners.
- Maintaining Arts Information Platforms Artisan Craft Sales and ExhibitionsOperates ArtistsAZ.com, an online platform for Arizona artists, and maintains Artinerary, a local database, event calendar, and map to promote the arts and culture community.
- Online Arts Platform and Database Artisan Craft Sales and ExhibitionsOperates ArtistsAZ.com, an online platform for Arizona artists, and maintains Artinerary, a local database, event calendar, and map to promote the arts and culture community.
- Promoting and Organizing Art Events Binational Art and Cultural ExchangesOrganizes and promotes various art events in downtown Phoenix and throughout Arizona, including the monthly First Fridays art walk, Third Fridays "Gallery Night," and the annual multi-day Art Detour celebration. This includes hosting the Art d’Core Gala and "Mixed Media Happy Hour" events for networking.
- Promoting and Organizing Art Events Binational Art and Cultural ExchangesOrganizes and promotes various art events in downtown Phoenix and surrounding areas, including the monthly First Fridays art walk, Third Fridays "Gallery Night," and the annual multi-day Art Detour celebration. These events feature exhibitions, studio tours, and cultural activities.
strategies · 11
how they think
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- Addressing contemporary artistic practice needs through innovative spaces art_space_developmentThe organization operates the "mood room" gallery concept to address the evolving needs of 21st-century artistic practice. This involves connecting artists with services and support to foster transformative art experiences.
- Artist Support and Professional Development artist_supportARTLINK INC supports Arizona artists by providing opportunities for visibility, professional growth, and community engagement. This includes expanding their audience, facilitating art collection development, offering resources, and supporting artists at critical career junctures who demonstrate potential for dynamic work and risk-taking.
- Artist support and career development artist_supportThe organization provides opportunities for artists to gain visibility, connect with audiences and resources, and achieve professional growth. This includes supporting artists at critical career junctures, expanding their audience, and facilitating their involvement in various art events and exhibitions.
- Artist support and career development artist_supportARTLINK INC provides opportunities for artists to gain visibility, connect with audiences and patrons, and achieve professional growth. This includes offering exhibition opportunities, resources, and support at critical junctures in their careers, fostering risk-taking and dynamic work.
- Developing Innovative Art Spaces and Practices art_space_developmentARTLINK INC addresses the needs of 21st-century artistic practice by operating the "mood room" gallery concept. This initiative connects artists with services and support to foster transformative art experiences and integrates arts into residential and commercial spaces through programs like "In Residence."
- Developing innovative art spaces and services art_space_developmentARTLINK INC operates the "mood room" gallery concept to address the evolving needs of 21st-century artistic practice. This involves connecting artists with services and support to foster transformative art experiences and integrate art into residential and commercial spaces.
- Fostering a Connected Arts Ecosystem community_engagementARTLINK INC connects artists, businesses, and the broader community to integrate arts and culture into development, foster a creative culture, and amplify the collective strength of the arts community. This approach aims to create collaborative plans that merge arts, culture, and development, ensuring the arts remain integral to community building and economic growth.
- Fostering a connected arts ecosystem community_engagementARTLINK INC connects artists, businesses, and the broader community to integrate arts and culture into development, promote artistic activity, and amplify the collective strength of the arts community. This approach aims to create a vibrant creative culture and support the economic development of the arts in Arizona.
- Promoting Diverse Art Forms and Experiences arts_promotionARTLINK INC promotes a broad spectrum of art forms and integrated themes, including visual, performing, culinary arts, fashion design, and public art. This is achieved by connecting creatives with exhibition opportunities, special projects, patronage, and cultural influencers, as well as by accepting diverse proposals for events and programming to advance awareness of the arts.
- Promoting diverse art forms and experiences arts_promotion_and_networkingARTLINK INC highlights a broad spectrum of art forms and themes, including visual, performing, culinary arts, fashion design, and public art. They achieve this by connecting creatives with exhibition opportunities, special projects, and resources, and by accepting diverse programming proposals to advance awareness of the arts.
- Promoting diverse art forms and experiences arts_promotionARTLINK INC highlights a broad spectrum of art forms and themes, including visual, performing, culinary arts, fashion design, and public art. They achieve this by connecting creatives with exhibition opportunities, special projects, and by accepting diverse programming proposals to advance awareness and appreciation of the arts.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
ART+FORM
A project designed to inspire connection between multiple art practices while bridging Arizona’s arts and culture with development sectors.
Art Detour
An annual month-long celebration of the arts and culture community in Arizona, highlighting various art forms and engaging local artists.
Artist Forward Fund (TAFF)
A grant program supporting emerging Arizona artists at critical junctures in their careers, providing mentorship and resources.
mood room
An interdisciplinary art space that promotes diverse artistic practices and connects artists with exhibition opportunities.
relationships · 22
who they work with
- Arizona Arts Commission Partner — Partner supporting Art Detour
- Arizona Commission on the Arts Partner — Refers artists to AZArts.gov for more arts opportunities.
- Artlink Artist Council (AAC) Partner — Collaborated to launch The Artist Forward Fund (TAFF) and selects TAFF grant recipients.
- CLYint Partner — Partner supporting Art Detour
- City of Phoenix Partner — Partner supporting Art Detour
- Downtown Phoenix Inc. Partner — Partner supporting Art Detour
- FOUND:RE Phoenix Hotel Partner — Partner supporting Art Detour
- Flinn Foundation Funder — Funder supporting Art Detour
- Flinn Foundation Funder — Provides funding for the ART+FORM project.
- Gould Evans Partner — Partner in the ART+FORM project.
- HPPC LLC Partner — Ownership group of Park Central Mall, with whom Artlink has an agreement to develop an Arts and Culture Plan.
- Historic Grand Avenue Partner — Partner supporting Art Detour
- Park Central Partner — Location where the mood room was founded in midtown Phoenix
- Park Central Partner — Partner in the ART+FORM project.
- Park Central Partner — Partner supporting Art Detour
- Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture Partner — Refers artists to phoenix.gov/arts for more arts opportunities.
- Portland on the Park Partner — Location for an "In Residence" program
- Roosevelt Row Partner — Partner supporting Art Detour
- Scottsdale Public Art Partner — Refers artists to scottsdalepublicart.org for more arts opportunities.
- Valley Metro Partner — Partner supporting Art Detour
- Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust Funder — Funder supporting Art Detour
- Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust Funder — Provides funding for the ART+FORM project.