Inside 55 Art Show Entry
These are some Frequently Asked Questions. The information below is also in the Inside 55 Entry Guide (PDF). Please carefully read the entry details below before completing the online entry form. PLEASE NOTE: the entry deadline has been extended to midnight on Monday 21 August 2023.
What can be entered?
Frost has six sections. Broadly speaking artists may enter:
- Paintings - any medium
- Works on paper 2D - this includes drawings, mixed media, pastels, and prints such as etchings and mono prints, so long as the work is made on paper.
- Sculpture & 3D - this includes all works that three dimensional in nature. This includes ceramics and sculptures in any media. It also includes mosaics and jewellery.
- Photography - this includes all colour and mono photography of any subject matter
- Youth (Secondary) - this is any artwork made by an artist at Secondary School (or who is Secondary School aged). This includes photography.
- Youth (Primary & Infants) - this is any artwork made by an artist at Primary or Infants School (or who is Primary or Infants School aged or younger). This includes photography.
Is there a size limit?
Yes there is. This year the artworks need to be less than 55x55cm if two dimensional. Or 55x55x55am if three dimensional. This is inclusive of any frame or mount.
What are the entry fees?
Entry fees are $20 per artwork except for the Youth sections. Entries by youth entered in Sections 5 or 6 are free. Youth may enter works in Sections 1-4 if they wish; the $20 fee applies to all entries in those sections however.
Are there limits?
Yes there is a limit of two works per artist in EACH SECTION. Artists may enter works in more than one section.
Are there prizes?
The prize pool is very generous in 2023. In Sections 1-4 (Painting, Works on paper 2D, Sculpture 3D and Photography) First Prizes are $500 and Highly Commendeds are $100. In Sections 5 & 6 (Youth Secondary and Youth Primary & Infants) First Prizes are $100 and Highly Commendeds are $100.
The major prize for the best work of art in the exhibition is $4,000. All artworks in the exhibition are eligible for this prize.
The major prize for the best work of art in the exhibition is $4,000. All artworks in the exhibition are eligible for this prize.
Explain this depot system to me?
With pleasure! The Northern Inland is a big region so Frost has a depot system. There are locations where artists can drop off an artwork, and then after the Art Show pick up the work there. Purchasers of artwork at the Art Show can also use the depot system, that is, someone may buy a painting at the Art Show and opt to collect it at depot. There are depots in Armidale, Gunnedah, Inverell and Tamworth. To use the depot service there is an additional fee of $5 per artwork. Freight is $5 for each work using depots, which includes delivery from and back to the depot.
Artists may also send works using Australia Post or a courier. Address them to Frost Over Barraba, 75 Queen St BARRABA 2347. They must arrive by Friday 25 August.
Artists may also send works using Australia Post or a courier. Address them to Frost Over Barraba, 75 Queen St BARRABA 2347. They must arrive by Friday 25 August.
Can I just drop my artwork off in Barraba?
You most definitely can. The Frost Committee will really enjoy meeting you when you drop off your work. Works may be delivered directly to the Exhibition space at Barraba on Saturday 26 August. Come to the Treloar's Building, 75 Queen Street, Barraba between 10am and 3pm. This is the weekend prior to the Show opening.
Can I drop my entry paperwork off with my artwork?
No, you really can't. Frost needs all your entry information before your artwork is received. You need to get your entering done by midnight Monday 21 August (note this has been extended from the initial 14 August). We have tried to make this process as easy as possible. There is an online entry form at the bottom of this page.
