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Statement to correct misinformation about support for the artists at Sculpture by the Sea
David Handley, Founding Director of Sculpture by the Sea, said: “Regrettably, Minister Burke is misinformed. Each year, the artists who exhibit in Sculpture by the Sea in Sydney and Perth collectively earn $2-3 million from the exhibitions in the form of artist subsidies, awards, and sculpture sales. Each artist in this year’s Bondi exhibition is…
Government Arts Funding FAQs
What Government funding does Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi receive? Zero from Creative Australia. Creative Australia is the Federal Government’s only Arts funding body. Create NSW, which is the NSW Government’s Arts Body has provided $400,000 of funding for this year’s Bondi 2025 exhibition. Thank you. Did Sculpture by the Sea apply to Creative Australia…
NRMA Insurance steps in with $200,000 to help protect the future of Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi
Sculpture by the Sea is delighted to announce that this year’s Bondi exhibition will open as planned on 17 October thanks to a $200,000 contribution from NRMA Insurance, which will become a major partner of the event, as well as the immediate response to the call for donations from people across Australia and around the…
Call for Submissions for Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe 2026 are now closed
Submissions are now closed for Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe 2026. More information: [email protected]
3 day art, food and wine weekend
Friday 13 – Sunday 15 June 2025 Everyone welcome – free and ticketed events. Book now! Friday 13 June 6pm Feast with the Farmer Fireside Dinner Meet Farmer Tom and Winemaker Adrian and hear their stories of growing, makingand sharing fine Tumbarumba wines over a three course roving feast of local produce. Tickets: $70 per person Book: www.cafe-nest.com/events…
Official unveiling of ‘Phantoms of Corporality – Urban Islands’ by Czech artist Vojtěch Míča
On 1 April 2025 the Consul-General of the Czech Republic in Sydney Zuzana Slováková, officially unveiled the sculpture “Phantoms of Corporality – Urban Islands” by Czech artist Vojtěch Míča as part of the Snowy Valleys Sculpture Trail. The sculpture is installed in the Sculpture Forest along the Alpine Ash Walk in Bago State Forest. In…
‘Sculpture Inside – a small, small sculpture exhibition’
Sculpture by the Sea presents ‘Sculpture Inside – a small, small sculpture exhibition’ featuring sculptures by more than 20 artists. Sea View Golf Club, Cottesloe (enter via the corner of Jarrad & Broome Streets) Opening Hours: Monday 14 April: 1pm – 6pm Tuesday 15 April: 9am – 6pm Wednesday 16 April: 9am – midday Special Event: Join…
Khancoban Joins the Snowy Valleys Sculpture Trail
We’re excited to announce that Khancoban has joined the Snowy Valleys Sculpture Trail with two artworks: ‘Horizon Figure’ by Greg Johns (South Australia) and ‘Passages’ by Urs-P Twellman (Switzerland). Travelling south from Tumut, Adelong and Tumbarumba you turn left after Tooma to wind your way to Khancoban through some of the most beautiful country in…
The Sculpture Forest
Located in Bago State Forest, NSW at Laurel Hill and Pilot Hill, the Sculpture Forest showcases the work of local, national & international artists as part of the Snowy Valleys Sculpture Trail.
‘Art among the ashes: How sculpture helped the Snowy Valleys rebuild’
Featured article in About Regional by Edwina Mason. Art among the ashes: How sculpture helped the Snowy Valleys rebuild
SCULPTURE BY THE SEA, COTTESLOE PAUSED DUE TO LACK OF FEDERAL FUNDING
The Sculpture by the Sea Cottesloe exhibition of inspiring sculptures by Australian and international artists has been delivered to the people of Perth and its visitors every summer for the past 20 years. However, this annual exhibition was unable to be delivered in March 2025 due to a delay in Federal government funding. However, with…
Aqualand Artist Interview Series with Professor Shen Lieyi
Acclaimed Chinese artist Professor Shen Lieyi was announced as the recipient of the $100,000 Aqualand Sculpture Award for his arborescent work titled ‘Tracing’. Recognised as one of the most sought-after art awards in the world, the Aqualand Sculpture Award is an acquisitive award that will see ‘Tracing’ gifted by long-standing Principal Sponsor Aqualand for permanent…
Allens People’s Choice & Kids Choice Awards Announced
We are pleased to announce that Drew McDonald is the recipient of the Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi 2024 Allens People’s Choice Award and the Kids’ Choice Prize, as voted by the exhibition visitors. With both popular vote awards valued at $5,000, Drew McDonald receives a total of $10,000 for ‘Sharnana’, a 2m long shark-banana…
The India Showcase
This year, Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi highlights Indian sculpture featuring 10 works by prominent sculptors from India and members of the Indian diaspora community in Australia. These artworks can be discovered along the exhibition trail on the 2km Bondi to Tamarama coastal walk. The artists in the India Showcase are: Prof. Avantika Bawa, Shovin…