Coast to Coast National Fine Art Exhibit

Coast to Coast is a celebration of originality and craftsmanship in any visual art medium.  Artists from coast to coast in North America are invited to share in this annual exhibition staged at the Madden Arts Center, Anne Lloyd Gallery in Decatur, Illinois, and hosted by Gallery 510 Art & Framing.

Awards

$400 Best of Show
$300 1st Place
$200 2nd Place
$100 3rd Place
$75 Honorable Mention

Judge – Lyle Salmi

Retired Art Instructor from Millikin University in Decatur, IL. Lyle is a practicing artist creating work for clients and exhibits across the country.

July 8 Postmarked deadline for application
July 22 Notification emailed/letters sent
August 28 Artwork due at Gallery 510
September 4 Opening reception, 5 pm to 7 pm, Madden Arts Center I, Anne Lloyd Gallery
September 24 Exhibit Closes at 4:30 p.m.
September 30 Hand-delivered work pick-up by appointment. Call 217-422-1509
Gallery 510 hours are 11-5pm, 160 E. Main St., Decatur, IL 62523
October 3 Shipped work returned by this date.

Accepted work may be hand delivered or shipped. Artwork is due at Gallery 510 by August 28, 2026. Hand-delivered work accepted during regular business
hours. Wed – Fri, 11-5. Sat, 11-3. 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.

Download Prospectus

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, not exceed 60 inches and be able to be handled by one person.  Indicate value for return shipping insurance if not waived.

We reserve the right to reject any work not conforming to submitted image or requirements. Photos of work may be used for promotional or marketing material.

A 50% commission will be taken on work sold. Artwork is not required to be for sale.

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

Application Requirements

All media accepted. Wall-hung or 2D artwork must be framed or gallery wrapped, wired, ready to hang, and not exceed 60 inches wide or 96 inches high. 3D artwork must be self-standing or fit on a 36×36 inch 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.

Eligibility Criteria

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.