CREATE 2026

CREATE 2026

Theme: WATER

Terms and Conditions

Exhibition dates: 2 October 2026 to 18 October 2026, from 10.00am to 3.00pm.

Exhibition opening: Opening Night – Friday 2 October 2026 at 7.00pm at The Crossing Theatre, 117 Tibbereena St, Narrabri, NSW 2390

Delivery of Works

All works to be delivered to The Crossing Theatre (Exhibition Room) on Tuesday 29 September 2026 from 10.00am - 1.00pm and 4.00pm to 6.00pm.

*Late entries will not be accepted

Exhibition Roster

We ask, where possible, that the participating artists help to man the exhibition for the 16-day period. A roster will be developed closer to the date. We understand this is not possible for artists who don’t live in close proximity.

Collection of Works

• Collection of works to be on:
  • Monday 19 October 2026 from 3pm to 4pm, at the Exhibition room, The Crossing Theatre
  • Tuesday 20 October 2026 from 9am to 10am, at the Exhibition room, The Crossing Theatre

Entry Fees

• $10 per artwork – this fee is to cover the cost of printing the Artist Statement/label and is non-refundable.
• There is no fee for School Students 

Conditions of Entry

• All works submitted:
  • Must adhere to the 2026 theme - WATER
  • Must be created for this exhibition or not exhibited before

What to Do

• Complete this form by 5.00pm, Friday, 21 August 2026

Sales

• All works must be for sale unless approved by the curator.
• Council will accept payments for all sales of artworks during the exhibition.
• This includes online payment by scanning the QR code, payment by Electronic Funds Transfer at Point of Sale (EFTPOS) or cash payment.
• Artworks can also be purchased online for people who cannot physically attend the event.
• The artist agrees to pay a commission of 22% including GST of the sale value of all works sold during the exhibition to Narrabri Shire Council.
• At the completion of the exhibition, the artist will invoice Narrabri Shire Council for 78 % (GST included, if applicable) of the total sale value of all works sold during the exhibition.
• All GST and tax implications on receipt of proceeds of this amount are the artist’s responsibility.
• If the artist does not have an Australian Business Number (ABN), a Statement by Supplier will need to be completed and attached to the invoice (copy of Statement by Supplier included in form).
• Artists will also have to be listed as suppliers with Narrabri Shire Council if their artworks are sold. Council Staff will arrange this directly with the artists.

Insurance & Risk Assessment

• The Crossing Theatre and Narrabri Shire Council will not take responsibility for any loss or damage that may occur to entries; however, reasonable care will be applied in dealing with the entries submitted.
• All artworks will have a condition report completed on arrival at The Crossing Theatre.
• All artworks for exhibition will be subject to a risk assessment.
• Participating artists must comply by ensuring their artworks (construction, installation and removal) do not present a safety risk to people and do not alter or present a risk of damage to The Crossing Theatre buildings or property.

Curation and Selection of Works

• Each artist must submit a list of works in the form below - please priorities your list.
• Exhibition curators will make final decisions on the placement and quantity of works from each artist.
• Please note, size of works may determine the quantity hung or exhibited due to space available.
• A variety of sizes will assist with allocation of works.

Cultural Sensitivity in Artwork Submissions

• CREATE celebrates diversity and inclusivity, and we eagerly await your submissions. When exploring cultural themes, please approach them thoughtfully and respectfully.
• Art can bridge communities, but it can also create stereotypes if not handled carefully.
• To honour the cultures you represent, please consider seeking feedback from our CREATE team and community members.
• If any artwork raises concerns about these standards, the curator reserves the right to decline its entry into the exhibition.

Gallery Artists

Gallery requirements:

• Works must not exceed 1.50m in width x 2m in height (and 1.5 m in depth for sculptures) on outside measurement of the frame.
• Works must be framed or stretched on a gallery canvas. Submitted works must be fully dry at the time of delivery. Works need to be ready to be hung. They must be wired and prepared with 2 D-rings, positioned one third of the way down from the top edge on each side.
• Place one D-ring on each side (left and right), typically on the vertical rails of the frame to ensure maximum security.
• The ring should face inward (towards the center of the frame).

Works must be labelled:

• On the back with the artist’s name, title, medium, phone number and date.
• Packaging for gallery works will be labelled and stored on site.
• A label and the artist’s statement for each work will be presented near the work.

Optional: The artist may write a statement of no more than 100 words.

Note: The curator has the right to decline artworks’ entries if they are not ready to be hung.

Refer to the diagram below.

Diagram- back of the artwork

Sculpture and Installation Artists

Artists must ensure the following:

• Works must have an attached label containing the artist’s name, title, medium, date and price of work.
• A label and the artist’s statement for each work will be presented near the work.
• The Artist statement is not to be more than 100 words.
• Packaging for sculpture/installation works will be labelled and stored on site.
• Artists are responsible for the transport of their works to and from The Crossing Theatre and are responsible for negotiating and managing delivery of works to purchaser(s).
• Artists are responsible for all costs associated with manufacture, freight, and installation of their own works.
• Artists exhibiting sculptural works are responsible for the installation and removal of their work, including any special requirements.

Conditions

• The Crossing Theatre and Narrabri Shire Council reserve the right to have any entry reproduced in press or telecast.
• Once a purchase has been completed, no refunds, returns, or exchanges will be provided on the basis of a change of mind.

Enquiries

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