directors and a list of community partners assembled and, voilà!, Artlink was established in 1989. Various components of Artlink make it a valuable resource and “destination” for not only artists but businesses in the Valley by providing easy access to the art world — connecting creative industries with Valley organizations — and developing dynamic relationships while ensuring the arts are accessible and visible in the community. At the heart of the nonprofit is the Artlink directory, a database connecting more than 1,000 artists and businesses. Registration is free for all “articipants” and it masterfully links local working artists with galleries, cultural venues, arts-supporting businesses and more, promoting collaboration and opportunity while strategically keeping work local for Arizona artists. Once an artist or business is registered as an CREATING C CREATING CULTURE The Mask Alive! Festival of Masks The 2020 Juried Exhibition at Park Central 18 | FRONTDOORS MAGAZINE

“articipant,” they are invited to promote events through the organization’s real-time calendar, communicate opportunities to submit or share, list calls for artists, commissions, educational opportunities and more. This valuable resource has resulted in solid relationships through the years, underscoring the nonprofit’s mission: keeping the arts integral to the city’s development by connecting artists, businesses and the community. Becoming an articipant is just one of the benefits the nonprofit offers. While the directory opens the door to priceless relationships, Artlink’s myriad services provide inclusive and diverse possibilities for further connection. Artlink’s Annual Juried Exhibition — one of the largest art exhibitions in Arizona each year — is revered as one of the organization’s signature At Remedy Salon and Spa, our goal is to take great care of all who enter and the community in which we live. Located in Scottsdale’s highly desirable McCormick Ranch neighborhood, Remedy Salon and Spa is adjacent to some of the most popular coffee shops and restaurants in town. Book online at remedysalonspa.com 8220 North Hayden Rd, C-110 Scottsdale, AZ 85258 480-794-1754 ULTURE