ANNUAL SCULPTURE PRIZE
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
NOW OPEN
CALL FOR ARTISTS
(Image: The Healing by Dan O Toole)
Our Annual Sculpture Prize at Art Farm Birchs Bay is open to entry!
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The Sculpture Prize at Art Farm Birchs Bay exhibits works of outdoor public sculpture on our stunning bush and farm trail. We welcome work in a variety of mediums and sizes from artists at all career stages.
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Every year the sculpture prize welcomes over 6000 visitors and awards over $11,500 in prizes to artists.
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To apply, please complete the following steps:
1. Read these important guidelines before submitting your application material.
2. Fill out and submit your application form
3. Complete payment below
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Entries close July 31st at 11:59 PM.
Notification will occur the week of August 6th, 2023.
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Risk Guidance and Skill Workshop
This year, Art Farm and Artist Dan O'Toole are collaborating to deliver a no-cost Safety Workshop for artists.
We will see on Sunday, July 23rd, from 10 - 1 pm at Art Farm Birchs Bay's Gallery to discuss a risk management framework for outdoor public artworks and give you the tools to make your work as ambitious (and safe!) as possible.
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For more info on this event, follow us @artfarmbirchsbay, and check out the Safety Guidebook here.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Open Call Begins:
June 22nd 2023
Risk Management Workshop with Dan O' Toole (Optional)
Sunday July 23rd 2023
Open Call Closes
July 31st 2023
Notifications
Week of August 6th 2023
Install begins
October 26th-November 3rd 2023
Sculpture Prize Opening and Prize Announcements
November 4th 2023
Event Closing
Feb 26th 2024
Entry fee
$30 AUD
$11,500 in Prizes
Major Sculpture Prize: $4000
Small Sculpture Prize: $1000
Kingborough Council
Acquisition: $3,000
AFBB & Five Bob Acquisition: $3,000
People’s Choice Award: $500