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 our sponsors continued commitment to Sculpture by the Bay it would not be possible for the event to be the success it is.
If you, or your business, would be interested in sponsoring an award at either Sculpture by the Bay, or the Small Sculpture Prize, please read the linked Sponsorship Program document, and contact our media and sponsorship coordinator at media@sculpturebythebay.com.au
Sponsorship has grown and the Committee are extremely grateful to the following sponsors for their support:
SCULPTURE BY THE BAY
Erl & Ros Happ of Happs Wines, Commonage Pottery and Gallery, Commonage Road
Mike & Gillian McAuliffe of Braeco Sales, Osborne Park
Joe White & Ben Jecks of JMW Real Estate, Dunsborough
Christian & Jenny Fletcher of Christian Fletcher Gallery, Dunsborough
David and Jody Moyes of Private Properties Holiday Homes, Dunsborough
Gillian MacAuliffe of Nature’s Atelier, Vasse
SMALL SCULPTURE PRIZE
Charles Grist of Cape Constructions, Dunsborough
John Ryall of Exclusive Escapes, Dunsborough
Forest Products Commission, WA Government
Andrew and Lesley Konowalous of La Lah Café, Dunsborough
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Awards & Acquisitions
Sculpture by the Bay
Sculpture By the Bay Sponsors generously contribute awards for the best sculptures in each category as follows.
Dianne Laurance Sculptural Excellence Award – $10,000
Judged on its craftsmanship and creativity
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) plus a 30 minute pottery workshop.
Runner up 1 – $300 voucher (to be used at Happs Wines or Commonage Pottery), plus a 30 minute pottery workshop.
Runner up 2- $150 voucher (to be used at Happs Wines or Commonage Pottery), 30 minute pottery workshop
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.
Dianne Laurance Artists of the Future Award – School entries. – $500
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 sculptural excellence with minimum 75% timber content
$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
Sponsorship Program
