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Celebrating 30 Years
This year is the 30th anniversary of Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi. But that’s only the beginning: in 2005 Sculpture by the Sea caught root on the West Australian coast as an annual exhibition in Cottesloe and even flourished as a biannual across the globe in Aarhus Denmark (2009-15). When the exhibitions staged around Australia…
People’s Choice and Kids’ Choice Awards announced
Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi and iShares announce Flim Flam Studios as the recipients of this year’s iShares People’s Choice Award for their sculpture ‘Sweethearts’. ‘Sweethearts’ has resonated with the public visiting the exhibition over the last three weeks, as well as the media, opening up a discussion about violence against women in Australia. The…
Aqualand Artist Interview with Harrie Fasher
Harrie Fasher on receiving the $70,000 Aqualand Sculpture Award at Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi 2026 for ‘Unveiling the Edges of the Sky’.
NRMA Insurance supports artists and Education Program
NRMA Insurance is returning as a major partner of Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi, 2026 exhibition. Marking the second year of their Major Partnership, the organisations are celebrating their shared commitment to supporting artists, education and free cultural experiences for the community. This year, in addition to continuing the NRMA Insurance Artist Subsidy and NRMA Insurance…
HELEN LEMPRIERE SCHOLARSHIPS ANNOUNCED
2026 Recipients of the Helen Lempriere Scholarships announced by Perpetual Wealth and Sculpture by the Sea Perpetual Wealth and Sculpture by the Sea are pleased to announce the three recipients of the prestigious Helen Lempriere Scholarships, with a total of $90,000 awarded to support Australian artists participating in Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi to advance…
Allens and Sculpture by the Sea celebrate 24 years of support for Australian artists
The inaugural Allens Invited Artist Program supports Australian sculptor Dominique Sutton and her monumental work Pegasus. We are delighted to celebrate 24 years of partnership with Allens, one of Sculpture by the Sea’s longest-standing and most valued partnerships. This year, our partnership takes a new and exciting step with the launch of the Allens Invited…
2026 Recipients of the Transfield Invited Artists Program
We are pleased to announce and congratulate two respected sculptors Harrie Fasher (Portland, NSW) and James Rogers (Walcha, NSW) as the Transfield Invited Artists for Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi 2026 with each to receive $17,500. The Transfield Australian Invited Artist Program funds two important new works exhibited at the Bondi exhibition and provides valuable…
Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe 2026 Lotterywest Virtual Tour
The Access & Inclusion Video Program has been developed to deliver content to all Access and Inclusion program participants, as well as other community members who are isolated and unable to attend Sculpture by the Sea. The video features Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe 2026 exhibiting artists who give background and insight into the process…
The Apple Thief Joins Snowy Valleys Sculpture Trail with Special Unveiling Event
The Apple Thief Joins Snowy Valleys Sculpture Trail with Special Unveiling Event The Apple Thief Cider House will officially become part of the Snowy Valleys Sculpture Trail this month, hosting a special unveiling event on Saturday 20 June in collaboration with the organisers of the sculpture trail and the team behind Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi….
Weekend of Art, Food, & Wine, Cider, Gin, Beer …
Friday 19 – Sunday 21 June 2026 Everyone welcome – free and ticketed events Friday 19 June 6pm Fireside Feast at Cafe Nest 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: $79 per person Book: Book…
Celebrating 30 Years of Sculpture by the Sea!
Thirty years ago, on 3 May 1997, the first Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi transformed the 2km coastal walk between Bondi and Tamarama into a one-day outdoor gallery. What began as a modest, volunteer-run initiative featured 64 sculptures, and with a marketing budget of just $400 25,000 people visited the one day exhibition – laying…
Visitors from across WA and around the world joined us at Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe 2026
To thank our visitors from across WA and around the world for joining us at Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe 2026, we’ve created this short video. Video by Richard Watson.
EY People’s Choice Award and Kids’ Choice Prize
Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe has today announced Tim Storrier AM as the recipient of the $5,000 EY People’s Choice Award for his sculpture ‘Emperor of the Abrolhos’. Today, this prestigious award was announced by Fiona Drummond, EY Office Managing Partner for the Western Region who congratulated the artist and described ‘Emperor of the Abrolhos’…
Tourism WA International Artist Subodh Kerkar: ‘Ocean Odyssey’
‘Ocean Odyssey’ is colourful, interactive performance where the public were invited to become part of a choreographed formation, guided by TWA Invited International Artist Dr Subodh Kerkar (INdia). Human civilisations are born in the womb of the ocean. Waves breaking on the shore not only create patterns on the sand and rocks, but also carve…
Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe Exhibition Video
70 artworks by Western Australian, interstate and international artists from Canada, Denmark, India, Italy, Japan, New Zealand and the United States have transformed the iconic Cottesloe Beach. If you can’t make it, we hope you enjoy this glimpse into the 21st Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe exhibition. The exhibition is currently open and will run…