2021 October National Exhibition

Gallery 510 invites artists to submit work for the 2021 October National exhibition. Open to all artists 18 years old and over. Entries must be original design with no giclee or other mechanical reproductions. Work must be executed within the last two years.

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 36x36 inch pedestal. All artwork must be able to be handled by one person and cannot be suspended from the ceiling. Any accessories needed for display must be included. The gallery reserves the right to install accepted works as deemed necessary for exhibition and security reasons. A 50% commission will be taken on work sold; artwork does not need to be for sale.

Entry fee is $30 for up to 3 pieces. Submit 2 images per piece (may include a second angle or detail) as photographs or jpeg/pdf files via email or online through CaFE. Include artist name, address, telephone, email, work dimensions, entry number, completed entry form, and signed General Release. Deadline: July 7, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. MDT. Notification by August 1. Artwork due September 17 at Gallery 510, 160 E. Main St., Decatur, IL 62523. Opening reception October 1 at Madden Arts Center, Anne Lloyd Gallery. Exhibit closes October 28 at 4:30 p.m. Hand-delivered work pick-up October 29, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Shipped work returned by November 15.

Judge: Rod Buffington, Director of Gallery Programs and Assistant Professor of Art Education at Eastern Illinois University, retired. Awards: $300 Best of Show; $200 1st Place in 2D, $150 2nd Place in 2D, $100 3rd Place in 2D; $200 1st Place in 3D, $150 2nd Place in 3D, $100 3rd Place in 3D. Contact: [email protected].