COAST TO COAST 2026

A celebration of originality and craftsmanship in any visual art medium.  Awards are given for Best of Show and three places for both 2D and 3D.  Awards include $400 Best of Show, $300 for First Place, $200 for Second Place, $100 for Third place and $75 for Honorable Mention. We reserve the right to reject any work not conforming to submitted image or requirements.

Accepted work may be hand delivered or shipped. Artwork is due to Gallery 510 by August 28, 2026.  Hand-delivered work, accepted during regular business hours, Wed-Sat 11-5.  Communication will be by email when possible. 

Please attach identification label to the back of the work with artist's name, title of work and medium.

Enclose return delivery costs and address label or FedEx/UPS prepaid shipping label along with instructions for repacking.  No loose packing materials please, i.e. peanuts, etc. unless they are enclosed in a sealed bag.  Crates must be simple to open and reseal. Weight and size must be able to be handled by one person.  Indicate value for return shipping insurance if not waived.

Artists entering acknowledges and agrees to all show rules and gives permission to photograph works for the purpose of documentation, education and publicity.

The show will take place at the Madden Arts Center, Anne Lloyd Gallery in Decatur, Illinois.

All media accepted.  Wall-hung or 2D artwork must be framed or gallery wrapped, wired, ready to hang, and not exceed 60 inches wide, 96 inches high.  3D artwork must be self-standing or fit on a 36 x 36 pedestal.  All artwork must be able to be handled by one person.  No work can be suspended from the ceiling.  Any accessories needed for display must be included.  Pedestals provided by gallery. The gallery reserves the right to install accepted works in a manner deemed necessary for exhibition and/or security reasons.

Open to all artists 18 years old and over.  Entries must be of original design.  No giclee or other mechanical reproductions.  Work must be executed within the last two years.