Sculpture by the Bay Exhibition is held on the March Long Weekend

The vision of  Sculpture By The Bay is to be inclusive, to encourage more and more people to express themselves through sculptural works that are relatable, tell a story, and are accessible to those that appreciate the art.

The objective 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.

Sculpture By the Bay Sponsors generously contribute awards
for the best sculptures in each category as follows.

Sculpture By The Bay Award for the Most Outstanding Work – $5,000 Non Acquisitive
Independently Judged on its artistic merit.

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 Non Acquisitive
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 Non Acquisitive
Judged on the strength of its environmental message.

Private Properties Holiday Homes Award for Storytelling – $1,500 Non Acquisitive
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.