2024 Art Show Entry Has Closed
Frequently Asked Questions about 2024 Art Show Entry
These are some Frequently Asked Questions about entering the Frost Art Show. The information below is also on the Entry Guide page. Entries open on Wednesday 24 July 2024 using an online form on this website. Entries close at Monday 26 August 2024, at midnight.
Note: These FAQs supplement the Entry Guide. There is more detail in the Entry Guide.
Note: These FAQs supplement the Entry Guide. There is more detail in the Entry Guide.
What can be entered?
1. Paintings. Paintings in any medium.
2. 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.
3. Sculpture & 3D. This includes all works that are three dimensional in nature. This includes ceramics and sculptures in any media. It also includes mosaics and jewellery.
4a. Photography - Open. This includes all colour and mono photography of any subject matter.
4b. Photography - Landscape. This includes all colour and mono photography with a landscape as its subject matter.
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5. Youth Sculpture & 3D - this is any three dimensional artwork made by an artist who is school aged or younger (in other words 0-18 years).
6.Youth Photography - this is any photograph made by an artist who is school aged or younger (in other words 0-18 years).
7. Youth 2D (Secondary) - this is a 2D artwork made by an artist at Secondary school (or of this age). This includes drawings, mixed media, pastels, and prints such as etchings and mono prints, and paintings
7. Youth 2D (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 drawings, mixed media, pastels, and prints such as etchings and mono prints, and paintings.
In the past Frost has had a Miniatures section. Miniatures should be entered in either Section 1 or 2 depending on the medium used.
2. 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.
3. Sculpture & 3D. This includes all works that are three dimensional in nature. This includes ceramics and sculptures in any media. It also includes mosaics and jewellery.
4a. Photography - Open. This includes all colour and mono photography of any subject matter.
4b. Photography - Landscape. This includes all colour and mono photography with a landscape as its subject matter.
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5. Youth Sculpture & 3D - this is any three dimensional artwork made by an artist who is school aged or younger (in other words 0-18 years).
6.Youth Photography - this is any photograph made by an artist who is school aged or younger (in other words 0-18 years).
7. Youth 2D (Secondary) - this is a 2D artwork made by an artist at Secondary school (or of this age). This includes drawings, mixed media, pastels, and prints such as etchings and mono prints, and paintings
7. Youth 2D (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 drawings, mixed media, pastels, and prints such as etchings and mono prints, and paintings.
In the past Frost has had a Miniatures section. Miniatures should be entered in either Section 1 or 2 depending on the medium used.
Is there a size limit?
Yes there is, but please note it is much larger than in 2023. This year the artworks need to be less than 100cmx100cm if two dimensional, inclusive of any frame or hanging apparatus. No side may be longer than 100cm. For 3D works the maximum size is 100x100x100cm.
NOTE: The larger works may not use our depot system. Please look at that section for details for large works.
NOTE: The larger works may not use our depot system. Please look at that section for details for large works.
What are the entry fees?
Entry fees are $20 per artworks in Sections 1-3 (Painting, Works on paper 2D and, Sculpture 3D).
Entry fees are $15 per artwork in Section 4 (Photography).
Entry for Youth (Sections 5-8) is FREE. Youth may enter works in Sections 1-4 if they wish; fees apply to all entries in those sections however.
Entry fees are $15 per artwork in Section 4 (Photography).
Entry for Youth (Sections 5-8) is FREE. Youth may enter works in Sections 1-4 if they wish; fees apply to all entries in those sections however.
How do I price my work?
All artwork in Sections 1-4 has to be for sale. When you price your work be aware that the Art Show takes a 25% sales commission. Please also include GST in pricing if applicable.
Are there limits?
Yes, there is a limit of THREE 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 2024. In Sections 1-4 (Painting, Works on paper 2D, Sculpture 3D and Photography) First Prizes are $500 and Highly Commended prizes are $100.
In Sections 5-8 (Youth sections) First Prizes are $100 and Highly Commended prizes are $50.
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.
There is also the Julia York Memorial Prize for Novice Artists of $500, and a Packers Prize of $500.
In Sections 5-8 (Youth sections) First Prizes are $100 and Highly Commended prizes are $50.
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.
There is also the Julia York Memorial Prize for Novice Artists of $500, and a Packers Prize of $500.
Who can enter for the Novice Prize?
The Novice prize is for any artwork entered in Sections 1-4 by an artist who has not previously won a prize at a Frost, or any other Art Show. The ARTIST must be a Novice for the work to be eligible for this prize.
When completing your online entry, answer YES to the question “Would you like to nominate your work for the Novice Prize?” for your work to be included. Answer NO if, as an Artist, you have won a prize at an Art Show.
There are no additional fees for nominating for the Novice Prize.
When completing your online entry, answer YES to the question “Would you like to nominate your work for the Novice Prize?” for your work to be included. Answer NO if, as an Artist, you have won a prize at an Art Show.
There are no additional fees for nominating for the Novice 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 a depot. There are depots in Armidale, Gunnedah, Inverell, Narrabri 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.
Depots will not accept the larger artworks. Artworks need to be 80cmx80cm or less to be received by a depot. For Sculptures/3D please contact the Exhibition Coordinator to ensure transport space is available for your works from a depot.
The deadline for dropping off to depots is Wednesday August 28, 2024.
Artists with larger or fragile artworks are encouraged to deliver their works personally or via Courier.
Please note, you cannot give Entry Forms to depots. Entries are online only.
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 30 August, 2024.
Depots will not accept the larger artworks. Artworks need to be 80cmx80cm or less to be received by a depot. For Sculptures/3D please contact the Exhibition Coordinator to ensure transport space is available for your works from a depot.
The deadline for dropping off to depots is Wednesday August 28, 2024.
Artists with larger or fragile artworks are encouraged to deliver their works personally or via Courier.
Please note, you cannot give Entry Forms to depots. Entries are online only.
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 30 August, 2024.
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 31 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. Entering is now done online Also, Frost needs all your entry information before your artwork is received. You need to get your entering done by midnight Monday 26 August, 2024. We have tried to make this process as easy as possible. Click here to go to enter online.
Are there guidelines for labelling and packing?
There is a printable page of artwork labels below. Labels need to be affixed to each artwork.
