Sculpture by the Bay
Event Dates: 2 – 4 Mar 2024
Entries Open: 20 Sept 2023
Entries Close: 30 Nov 2023
Sculpture by the Bay
Event Dates: 2 – 4 Mar 2024
Entries Open: 20 Sept 2023
Entries Close: 30 Nov 2023
2023
Sculpture by the Bay
Award Winners
2023
Small Sculpture Prize
Award Winners
Sponsors
Ongoing success led to the expansion of Sculpture by the Bay in 2019 to include a Small Sculpture Prize. The Committee partnered with Christian Fletcher Gallery in Dunsborough for the display of the Small Sculpture Prize exhibition with the opportunity to exhibit up to 50 works.
Sponsorship of awards for both exhibitions is provided by individual community members, and local businesses who have a strong belief in the importance of the event for the community, as well as supporting artists in their creative endeavours. Without the commitment to Sculpture by the Bay from our sponsors, it would not be possible for the event to be so successful.
Sponsors
Ongoing success led to the expansion of Sculpture by the Bay in 2019 to include a Small Sculpture Prize. The Committee partnered with Christian Fletcher Gallery in Dunsborough for the display of the Small Sculpture Prize exhibition with the opportunity to exhibit up to 50 works.
Sponsorship of awards for both exhibitions is provided by individual community members, and local businesses who have a strong belief in the importance of the event for the community, as well as supporting artists in their creative endeavours. Without the commitment to Sculpture by the Bay from our sponsors, it would not be possible for the event to be so successful.
Sculpture by the Bay
Small Sculpture Prize
2 – 4 Mar 2024
Entries Open 20 Sept 2023 – Entries Close 30 Nov 2023
For just three days each March long weekend the Dunsborough Foreshore at the end of Dunn Bay Road is transformed, as artists provide a visual display of outdoor sculptural works for all to enjoy. The event commenced in 2010 with just 12 artworks on display, and grew to 56 outside sculptures, and 43 small inside sculptures for the March Long Weekend in 2023.
Sculpture by the Bay is coordinated entirely by local volunteers of the Dunsborough Progress Association. Bringing community together. Their purpose is to; foster interest in Public artwork, to provide a venue for artists of outdoor works to exhibit, and in particular, to develop a Sculpture Trail within the Dunsborough area.
Click here to view a map of the Dunsborough Sculpture Trail.
The inaugural 2019 Small Sculpture Prize has given artists the opportunity to exhibit smaller works created with a wider range of media.
2 – 4 Mar 2024
Entries Open 20 Sept 2023 – Entries Close 30 Nov 2023
For just three days each March long weekend the Dunsborough Foreshore at the end of Dunn Bay Road is transformed, as artists provide a visual display of outdoor sculptural works for all to enjoy. The event commenced in 2010 with just 12 artworks on display, and grew to more than 50 outside sculptures, and 38 small inside sculptures for the March Long Weekend in 2021.
Sculpture by the Bay is coordinated entirely by local volunteers of the Dunsborough Progress Association. Bringing community together. Their purpose is to; foster interest in Public artwork, to provide a venue for artists of outdoor works to exhibit, and in particular, to develop a Sculpture Trail within the Dunsborough area. The inaugural 2019 Small Sculpture Prize has given artists the opportunity to exhibit smaller works created with a wider range of media.
2 – 4 Mar 2024
Entries Open 20 Sept 2023
Entries Close 30 Nov 2023
For just three days each March long weekend the Dunsborough Foreshore at the end of Dunn Bay Road is transformed, as artists provide a visual display of outdoor sculptural works for all to enjoy. The event commenced in 2010 with just 12 artworks on display, and grew to more than 50 outside sculptures, and 38 small inside sculptures for the March Long Weekend in 2021.
Sculpture by the Bay is coordinated entirely by local volunteers of the Dunsborough Progress Association. Bringing community together. Their purpose is to; foster interest in Public artwork, to provide a venue for artists of outdoor works to exhibit, and in particular, to develop a Sculpture Trail within the Dunsborough area. The inaugural 2019 Small Sculpture Prize has given artists the opportunity to exhibit smaller works created with a wider range of media.
Awards – Sculpture by the Bay
Sculpture By the Bay Most Outstanding Exhibit Award – $5,000 A Non-acquisitive award
Judged independently on its artistic merits.
City of Busselton Acquisitive Award – $10,000
Judged on the criteria set out by the The City of Busselton, to suit the location of the Dunsborough Sculpture Trail.
Braeco Sales Darn Art Recycling Award – $2,000
Judged as a work of sculptural merit constructed from more than 60% by volume recycled material. Sponsors’ discretion to split the award.
Happs Wines and Commonage Pottery and Gallery Emerging Artist Award – $1,000 plus $150 voucher (to be used at Happs Wines or Commonage Pottery) Non Acquisitive
Runner up 1 – $300 voucher (to be used at Happs Wines or Commonage Pottery)
Runner up 2- $150 voucher (to be used at Happs Wines or Commonage Pottery)
For a work by an artist who has been exhibiting their work publicly in competitive exhibitions for 5 years or less but not won an award. Minimum age 16yo at 30 June of year preceding the event.
Christian Fletcher Environmental Award – $1,500
Judged on the strength of its environmental message.
Private Properties Holiday Homes Award for Storytelling – $1,500
Judged on the ability of the sculpture to tell the story behind the concept of the piece.
JMW Real Estate People’s Choice Award – $500
For a work judged by the Public to be the most popular piece of the exhibition, awarded on the final day of the exhibition.
A $50 gift voucher will also be presented to a member of the public named on a randomly drawn voting slip.
Nature’s Atelier Children’s Choice Award – $500
For a work judged by Children aged under 16, to be the most popular piece of the exhibition, awarded on the final day of the exhibition.
One each $25 gift voucher will also be presented to children named on two randomly drawn voting slips.
Awards – Small Sculpture Prize
$1,500 Cape Constructions Small Sculpture Prize – for a work judged on its sculptural excellence as best in exhibition
$1,500 Exclusive Escapes Special Commendation Prize – for a work of outstanding merit
$2,500 Forest Products Commission Wood Sculpture Prize – for a work of minimum 75% timber
$500 La Lah Café– SSP People’s Choice Award – for a work judged by the Public to be the most popular piece of the exhibition, awarded on the final day of the exhibition.
Awards
Sculpture by the Bay
Sculpture By the Bay Most Outstanding Exhibit Award – $5,000 A Non-acquisitive award
Judged independently on its artistic merits.
City of Busselton Acquisitive Award – $10,000
Judged on the criteria set out by the The City of Busselton, to suit the location of the Dunsborough Sculpture Trail.
Braeco Sales Darn Art Recycling Award – $2,000
Judged as a work of sculptural merit constructed from more than 60% by volume recycled material. Sponsors’ discretion to split the award.
Happs Wines and Commonage Pottery and Gallery Emerging Artist Award – $1,000 plus $150 voucher (to be used at Happs Wines or Commonage Pottery) Non Acquisitive
Runner up 1 – $300 voucher (to be used at Happs Wines or Commonage Pottery)
Runner up 2- $150 voucher (to be used at Happs Wines or Commonage Pottery)
For a work by an artist who has been exhibiting their work publicly in competitive exhibitions for 5 years or less but not won an award. Minimum age 16yo at 30 June of year preceding the event.
Christian Fletcher Environmental Award – $1,500
Judged on the strength of its environmental message.
Private Properties Holiday Homes Award for Storytelling – $1,500
Judged on the ability of the sculpture to tell the story behind the concept of the piece.
JMW Real Estate People’s Choice Award – $500
For a work judged by the Public to be the most popular piece of the exhibition, awarded on the final day of the exhibition.
A $50 gift voucher will also be presented to a member of the public named on a randomly drawn voting slip.
Nature’s Atelier Children’s Choice Award – $500
For a work judged by Children aged under 16, to be the most popular piece of the exhibition, awarded on the final day of the exhibition.
One each $25 gift voucher will also be presented to children named on two randomly drawn voting slips.
Awards
Small Sculpture Prize
$1,500 Cape Constructions Small Sculpture Prize – for a work judged on its sculptural excellence as best in exhibition
$1,500 Exclusive Escapes Special Commendation Prize – for a work of outstanding merit
$2,500 Forest Products Commission Wood Sculpture Prize – for a work of minimum 75% timber
$500 La Lah Café – SSP People’s Choice Award – for a work judged by the Public to be the most popular piece of the exhibition, awarded on the final day of the exhibition.