Artist Submissions

Submissions for Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi 2026 OPENING SOON!

ARTIST AWARDS AND SUBSIDIES

Each year we seek to generate artist subsidies and awards, many of which are finalised throughout the year. Subsidies and awards confirmed to date for Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi 2026:

• The Aqualand Sculpture Award of $70,000 – an acquisitive award with the sculpture gifted by Aqualand for permanent placement in NSW.
• Three Helen Lempriere Scholarships for Australian Artists – $35,000 for a senior-career Artist, $30,000 for a mid-career Artist and $25,000 for an emerging-career Artist.
• Two Clitheroe Foundation Emerging Artist Mentorships of $15,000 for Australian Artists.
• An Artist cost contribution of up to $3,000 available to each Artist who also exhibits in ‘Sculpture Inside’ and does not otherwise net over $3,500 (see Terms & Conditions for details).
• The Friendship Society of Denmark, Australia and New Zealand, Danish Artist Award of $15,000 for a Danish Artist
• Waverley Council Mayor’s Award of $10,000
• Mostyn Family Foundation Artist Subsidy of $5,000
• Capral Artist Subsidy of $5,000
• The Kids’ Choice Prize of $5,000

Please note that Artists do not need to apply separately for subsidies and awards. Recipients will be notified directly. Please read the Terms & Conditions when making your online submission.

CURATORIAL PANEL

• Yin Cao Curator of Chinese Art, Art Gallery of NSW
• Geoffrey Edwards Curatorial Advisor, Pt. Leo Sculpture Park, and former Senior Curator, Sculpture & Glass, National Gallery of Victoria
• Dr Michael Hill Head of Art History & Theory, National Art School (Sydney)
• Fourth panel member yet to be advised

    TERMS AND CONDITIONS will be available soon  

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 EXHIBITION SITE MAP 

CONTACT US

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