The Fronteer Open 2026
Fronteer Art · Sheffield, United Kingdom
Annual open exhibition at Fronteer Gallery, Sheffield, for UK artists, one work each in any medium except audio or video. Judge's Choice and People's Choice winners receive a 2028 exhibition. Free to apply; £45 if selected.
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- Open to
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- Entry
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- Prize
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- Deadline
- Closes 30 Nov 2026
- Open to
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- Deadline
- Closes tomorrow
- Open to
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- Entry
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Who can enter
- Location
- UK & Ireland, United Kingdom (by country of residence)
- Age
- No age limit
- Career stage
- Any
- Mediums
- Any medium
- Size limits
- Wall-mounted max 70x70cm; sculpture max 50cm H x 30cm W x 30cm D
- Submission
- Online submission
- Also
- UK artists; one work per artist; any medium except audio or video; 10% commission
About
Fronteer Art invites artists from across the UK to submit one work in any medium except audio or video for The Fronteer Open 2026 at Fronteer Gallery, Orchard Square, Sheffield. Wall-mounted work may be up to 70 x 70 cm and sculptural work up to 50 cm high by 30 by 30 cm. Applicants provide up to three images and an optional description of up to 100 words.
Application is free; successful artists pay £45. The exhibition runs from 24 November to 12 December 2026 with a private view on 21 November and work delivered by 12 November. The gallery takes 10% commission on sales and has no disabled access.
A Judge's Choice Prize, decided by Michael Borkowsky, Sharon Borkowsky and Nick Grindrod, and a People's Choice Prize, decided by public vote, each award an exhibition at Fronteer Gallery in 2028 and a year's Artists Level CuratorSpace subscription. Prizes are announced on 12 December 2026.