Submissions for the 21st Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe to be staged on Perth’s beautiful Cottesloe Beach, Western Australia from 6 – 23 March 2026, are now open! Submissions will close 11:59pm Monday 18 August 2025 (Australian Western Standard Time).
All types, forms and sizes of sculpture, in all materials, are eligible for entry into Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe 2026 and submissions are open to senior through to emerging artists alike.
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:
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.
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If you have any questions please contact Suzie Clark at [email protected] or 02 8399 0233