Artlink was incorporated in 1978.   Artlink's mission is to showcase work of the highest quality by emerging and mid-career artists and provide educational programs for the community.   In 1991 Artlink became one of the 10 funded members of Arts United and moved into the newly renovated Hall Community Art Center.   Artlink has received annual funding from the Indiana Arts Commission since 1979.   Artlink is governed by a 20 member Board of Directors.   Artlink holds 8 original exhibitions in the main gallery and 8 exhibitions in the hallway gallery which features member artists.   The Artist Panel is responsible for the exhibition schedule.   The exhibition schedule is planned two years in advance while the hallway gallery is scheduled a year out.   To learn more about exhibiting opportunities please visit the Art Entry page.   Artlink offers summer art classes for grades 1-7 in June at the University of Saint Francis and workshops for adults in July.   The workshops can be taken for credit.   For more information regarding any workshops please visit the Classes & Workshop page. Figure drawing sessions with nude model are offered Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7-10pm. The sessions are open to all serious artists over 18 for a nominal fee of $2 an hour.   Artlink sells member artist work in our gift shop all year.   During the month of November visit The Gift Box at Artlink offering a large variety of artist work for those seeking unique holiday gifts. To view the current listing visit the gift shop page. Two times a year Artlink offers bus trips to regional galleries and museums.   This is open to members and non-members. Visit the events page to learn more about upcoming trips and opportunities. Artlink has become a referral service within the community.   Each day we receive calls inquiring about area art classes, artists that work in a certain technique and general questions.   We do our best to stay informed and connected to what is happening in the Fort Wayne art community to answer these questions.

Artlink's Board of Directors: Terri Stumpf, Board President Sharon Short, Vice President Robert Sevier, Treasurer John Boerger, Secretary Martin Bassett Nena Clark Kristine Foate David Graham Maureen Grinsfelder Brenda Hall-Wilson Ann Helmke George Johnson Alex Jokay Maurice Keltsch Mary Lee Danielle Livoti Karen Richards Paul Sauerteig Mark Suedhoff Artist Panel Representative: Justin Johnson Leadership Fort Wayne Intern: Mike Kelly

Artist Panel The Artist Panel is responsible for the exhibition schedule at Artlink.   The panel is made up of 15 professional artists and two student representatives from Indiana Purdue University Fort Wayne and the University of Saint Francis.   The Executive Director of Artlink chairs this committee.   Each artist represents a different media to ensure the exhibitions are broad in their scope.   The panel meets once each month to review and plan exhibitions.   Each panel member serves a three year term and must be off of the panel for one year before they could be voted to serve on the panel again. Artist Panel members: Kristy Jo Beber , Clay artist.    Dana Goodman, Chair Fine Arts Dept., IPFW, Associate Professor of Sculpture and ceramics. Holly Heath, photographer. Justin Johnson, Gallery Director University of Saint Francis, drawing, graphite, goldleaf & prismacolor. Rebecca Justice Schaab, Oil painting artist. Kevin McNulty, Associate Professor 3D computer animation at the University of Saint Francis. Max Meyer, Education Coordinator Fort Wayne Museum of Art, mixed media artist Diana Miller-Pierce, watercolor artist George Morrison, ceramic artist, architect at Morrison Kattman Menze. Danielle Payne, Owner of Glasslink, glass artist Bill Shewman, painter, mural artist. Karen Thompson, Retired Photography Professor University of Saint Francis, photography artist Stefanie Woodring, Painting and printmaking artist Student Representatives: Josh Hoering , IPFW student, printmaking artist Britta Eberly , USF student representative.