Artlink

Exhibitions are the primary program of Artlink. Exhibition opportunities at Artlink empower artists at critical points throughout their careers, from non-juried exhibitions like the annual Members' Showcase to career-building juried exhibitions and unrestricted solo exhibition proposals. Solo exhibitions at Artlink encouragecreative expression and provide the opportunity for artists to share exploratory workbuilding their careerswithout the constraints of a commercial gallery or barriers to museum representation. Artists are empowered to exhibit, discover inspiration, connect with visitors, and generate individual income. With admissions-free access to diverse contemporary exhibitions, Artlink's exhibitions enrich Northeast Indiana through engagement in the visual arts. In the fiscal year 2022-23, exhibitions featured 606 artists and engaged 7,882 visitors.

The Artlink Market program empowers artists and creative small businessesthat may not traditionally be exhibited in a galleryto reach new audiences. Artlink Market events feature a selection of the best in contemporary craft and handmade gifts. In the fiscal year 2022-23, 56 artists and small businesses participated in four market events, including the Artlink Market at Taste of the Arts in August and the Holidays at Artlink: Winter Market hosted in the gallery on Small Business Saturday and the first two Saturdays of December. In December 2021, Artlink introduced the Artlink Curated Shop, a pop-up consignment retail space in the gallery during the Holidays at Artlink. In 2022, the Curated Shop featured 21 artists and creative small businesses.

Artlink's educational programs include workshops, classes, and bi-weekly figure-drawing sessions. Our educational programs are designed to encourage creative exploration and learning. Taught by artists, workshops and classes provide the opportunity for participants to learn new skills and techniques from practicing artists and fully engage in the visual arts. Workshops often align with our exhibition calendar, providing additional understanding of the artwork exhibited in the gallery. Figure-drawing sessions offer artists of all skill levels bi-weekly life drawing sessions. Artists are welcome to join sessions to draw from live, nude professional models in a comfortable atmosphere.