HOW TO REGISTER?

ARTIST REQUIREMENTS:

• Must live or work in Madison or Macoupin Counties OR be an Art Organization in Metro East, Illinois

• Open your studios to the public, exhibit in a gallery, or show work in an alternative venue (such as a bank, restaurant, church, or retail space)

• Be present with yourwork for the duration of the event.

• Provide demonstrations or engage in dialogue about your work during the event.

• Submit the registration form and $35 fee by October 2nd, 2026.

• Help promote the event in your own networks.

HOW TO REGISTER:

Decide where you are going to showcase your artwork. All participating artists must complete the registration form and pay the $35 fee.

1. Complete the registration form and pay the $35 fee by clicking the red button below.

2. Follow the link at the end of the registration form to upload 3 photos of your work. Upload form can also be accessed HERE.

No registrations will be accepted after October 2nd, 2026

ARTEAST FAQ:

Who can participate?

Artists living or working in Madison or Macoupin County are eligible.

When is the event?

Saturday, December 5th & Sunday, December 6th, 2026 | 12pm–5pm

Where does it take place?

Participants may open their own studios, show through a gallery, or exhibit in an alternative space (such as a frame shop, coffee shop, bank, etc.).

If you don’t have a studio or venue, we encourage you to partner with another artist or host to increase visibility and foot traffic.

Choose one site and plan to be present with your work during both days of the event.

(Meeting the artist is what visitors love most about ARTEAST!)

Locations with multiple artists consistently attract the most visitors, so grouping together is a great way to boost engagement and sales.

Know other artists who should be involved? Please spread the word and invite them to register.

Let’s keep the momentum going and make this year even more impactful!

ARTEAST is proudly supported by:

• Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau

• Illinois Arts Council

• Edwardsville Arts Center

• Jacoby Arts Center

• The Macoupin Art Collective