Fronteer Gallery are looking for postcard sized artworks their annual exhibition Postcards 2027.

Fronteer are holding an exhibition of postcard sized work. There is no theme for this exhibition, the only requirement is that works are postcard sized.

We would also welcome 3-D postcard sized works which can stand on a plinth.

Work should be on paper or card and should be A6/ postcard sized (10.5x14.8cm). Work must be unframed and will be hung using Command Strips.

Artists are invited to submit up to 3 pieces of work for the exhibition. Please complete a separate form for each submission. You may provide a short description of no more than 100 words, but this will not be displayed alongside the work.   

UK based artists from all backgrounds are invited to submit. It is free to apply with only successful artists paying a fee of £12 fee for each piece of work selected.

The exhibition will run from 12th - 21st January 2027.

There will be a Private View event on 9th January 4-6pm.

Please note, the gallery is upstairs and there is no disabled access.

In return for your fee, you will get a private view event with free drinks which you are welcome to bring friends and family along to, invigilation throughout, and promotion of the exhibition online through social media posts.

The submission deadline is 14th December 2026.

Successful artists will be contacted by 16th December 2026.

Successful artists are welcome to send their work by post.

Work sent by post should reach us by 4th January at the latest.

Artists are also welcome to deliver work in person to the gallery during the following days and times:

• 19th December 2.15-6
• 21st December 11-3
• 22nd December 11-3
• 23rd December 11-3

If you have any issues with these dates please contact us before applying as nd we may be able to help.

After 23rd December we are closed for Christmas and New Year.

Successful artists should pay their hanging fee by 4th January 2027

Work can be offered for sale during the exhibition, and there is a commission charge of 10%.

Work can be collected from the gallery during gallery opening hours between 2nd -11th February 2027.

If you would like your work returned to you by post, please send a stamped addressed envelope along with your work (actual Royal Mail stamps, not prepaid postage labels or any other delivery company). Please note, if you do not send a stamped addressed envelope we will charge a £4 handling fee on top of the price of return postage.

All work must be complete at the time of submission. Any work which varies from the original piece or size submitted may be rejected. If you wish to submit any form of print, it will be your responsibility to print it off and prepare it for exhibition before delivering it to us.

Please note, we do not write letters of recommendation or participation for artists taking part in our exhibitions.

Please contact us if you have any questions.

Thank you and good luck!

The Fronteer Team

ABOUT FRONTEER 

Fronteer are a husband and wife artist led initiative who created exhibition opportunities for artists. In 2020 we opened our gallery, moving in 2022 to our current location in Orchard Square, Sheffield city centre. The gallery has 2 exhibition spaces.

We receive hundreds of visitors during an exhibition and would typically expect over 300 visitors during a 3 week exhibition. 

We have 2 Instagram accounts to share images of artists' work and news about the gallery. @fronteer_art has around 5000 followers and @fronteer gallery has over 6000 followers. Instagram is our main social media platform but we also share posts on Facebook, YouTube and Threads.