Mark: Contemporary Drawing

Overview

For the juried exhibition MARK, Artlink invites artists to submit works of drawing, encompassing any artistic style and any media related to the practice of drawing. Drawing has multiple meanings and functions: a way to visualize a concept through mark-making on a surface, a means to build observational skills, record memories, and draft ideas. Though often used as a preliminary process, drawings can and have long been finished works of art in their own right. This exhibition will explore current approaches to drawing by contemporary artists in the United States. From traditional to exploratory, realism to abstract, all approaches to drawing are welcome.

Key dates

• Submission deadline: July 27, 2026 at 11:59pm
• Jury notifications: After August 1, 2026
• Artwork drop-off/delivery deadline: August 23, 2026
• Exhibition: September 3–27, 2026

Eligibility

• Must be 18+
• Must reside in the United States

Submission limits

• 1 submission
• 1–10 total items (images, audio, or video)

Entry fee

• $12 per entry

Presentation requirements

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. If your work requires special installation instructions, contact [email protected].

Delivery options

• Hand-delivery by August 23 during gallery hours: Thursday 10am–8pm, Friday/Saturday 10am–6pm, Sunday 12–5pm
• Shipping via UPS, FedEx, or USPS with return shipping label; must include reusable packaging (no crates or Styrofoam peanuts); must arrive by August 23, 2026; shipped work must be framed with plexiglass, no glass permitted

Sales & liability

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. Artwork will be insured during exhibition at Artlink. Artlink is not liable for damage or loss in transit to the gallery. Any damage caused by improper preparations by the artist will not be covered by Artlink. Damages during shipping must be covered by the artist.