Cottesloe Submissions

  • Sharyn Egan, 'Balga 2024', Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe 2024. Photo Michael Goh.
  • Chen Wenling, 'The Top Of The Balance'. Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe 2024. Photo Jessica Wyld.
  • Jimmy Rix, 'A Bridge Too Far', Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe 2024. Photo Jessica Wyld.
  • Osamu Ohnishi + Dr. Masako Ohnishi, 'Moving Sun, Silent Cloud', Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe 2024. Photo Richard Watson.
  • Tania Spencer, 'Gumnut Cap Quintet', Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe 2024. Photo Richard Watson
  • Takahiro Hirata, 'Arrowhead Dark Night Shine 2023', Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe 2024. Photo Michael Goh 
  • Sean Henry, 'Seated Man (2011)', Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe 2024. Photo Richard Watson

Submissions for Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe 2026 are now closed!

ARTIST SUPPORT, AWARDS AND SUBSIDIES

Each year the Sculpture by the Sea team work hard to generate artist awards and subsidies for exhibiting artists, many of which are finalised throughout the year. Awards and subsidies confirmed to date for 2026:

  • The Mostyn Family Foundation Artist Subsidy of $5,000;
  • Pommery Champagne Artist Award of $5,000; and
  • Kids’ Choice Prize of $2,000.

For Australian Artists only:

An Artist Cost Contribution of up to $4,500 to Australian Artists who exhibit in both Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe 2026 and ‘Sculpture Inside’. See Terms & Conditions for details.

Please note that Artists do not need to apply separately for subsidies and awards. Recipients will be notified directly. Please read the Terms & Conditions document for more information.

CURATORIAL PANEL

  • Olga Cironis – Artist (Perth, WA)
  • Geoffrey Edwards – Curator, Pt Leo Estate Sculpture Park, former Director, Geelong Gallery & former Senior Curator, Sculpture & Glass, National Gallery of Victoria
  • Sharyn Egan – Artist (Perth, WA)
  • Michael Le Grand – Artist (Murrumbateman, NSW)

Please read our Terms and Conditions

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CONTACT US

If you have any questions please contact Suzie Clark at [email protected] or 02 8399 0233.