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The '''Sculpture by the Sea''' exhibition in [[Sydney]] and [[Perth]] is [[Australia]]'s largest annual outdoor [[sculpture]] [[Art exhibition|exhibition]]. This exhibition was initiated in 1997, at [[Bondi Beach]] and it featured sculptures by both Australian and overseas artists. In 2005, a companion event was established at [[Cottesloe Beach]] in Western Australia featuring over 70 artists.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://sculpturebythesea.com/about/|title=About - Sculpture by the Sea|last=picketstudio.com|website=Sculpture by the Sea|language=en-US|access-date=3 March 2016}}</ref> In 2009 it was announced that [[Aarhus]] in [[Denmark]] would host the first Sculpture by the Sea exhibition outside of Australia.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sculpturebythesea.dk/en/servicemenu/Om-os.aspx|title=about us: Sculpture by the sea|website=www.sculpturebythesea.dk|access-date=3 March 2016}}</ref>

The '''Sculpture by the Sea''' exhibition in [[Sydney]] and [[Perth]] is [[Australia]]'s largest annual outdoor [[sculpture]] [[Art exhibition|exhibition]]. This exhibition was initiated in 1997, at [[Bondi Beach]] and it featured sculptures by both Australian and overseas artists. In 2005, a companion event was established at [[Cottesloe Beach]] in Western Australia featuring over 70 artists.<ref name="auto3">{{Cite web|url=http://sculpturebythesea.com/about/|title=About - Sculpture by the Sea|last=picketstudio.com|website=Sculpture by the Sea|language=en-US|access-date=3 March 2016}}</ref> In 2009 it was announced that [[Aarhus]] in [[Denmark]] would host the first Sculpture by the Sea exhibition outside of Australia.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sculpturebythesea.dk/en/servicemenu/Om-os.aspx|title=about us: Sculpture by the sea|website=www.sculpturebythesea.dk|access-date=3 March 2016}}</ref>



This exhibition is held annually during spring in Australia at Bondi Beach ({{coord |33|53|26.28|S |151|16|36.10|E |region:AU-NSW_type:landmark_dim:250 |display=inline |format=dms }}) and Cottesloe Beach ({{coord |-31.99505 |115.75124 |region:AU-WA_type:landmark_dim:250 |display=inline |format=dms }}), from late Octobertoearly November for three weeks. Over 100 local, interstate and international artists participate every year.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://sculpturebythesea.com/about/|title=About - Sculpture by the Sea|last=picketstudio.com|website=Sculpture by the Sea|language=en-US|access-date=3 March 2016}}</ref> Sculpture by the Sea is incredibly popular and draws considerable crowds. In 2014 [[Waverley Council]] estimated that between 450,000 and 500,000 people would visit the sculptures during their exhibition in Sydney.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.waverley.nsw.gov.au/recreation/arts_and_culture/sculpture_by_the_sea|title=Sculpture by the Sea - Waverley Council|website=www.waverley.nsw.gov.au|access-date=3 March 2016}}</ref>

This exhibition is held annually during spring in Australia at Bondi Beach ({{coord |33|53|26.28|S |151|16|36.10|E |region:AU-NSW_type:landmark_dim:250 |display=inline |format=dms }}) from late October to early November for three weeks, and Cottesloe Beach ({{coord |-31.99505 |115.75124 |region:AU-WA_type:landmark_dim:250 |display=inline |format=dms }}) from earlytomid March for three weeks. Over 100 local, interstate and international artists participate every year.<ref name="auto3"/> Sculpture by the Sea is incredibly popular and draws considerable crowds. In 2014 [[Waverley Council]] estimated that between 450,000 and 500,000 people would visit the sculptures during their exhibition in Sydney.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.waverley.nsw.gov.au/recreation/arts_and_culture/sculpture_by_the_sea|title=Sculpture by the Sea - Waverley Council|website=www.waverley.nsw.gov.au|access-date=3 March 2016}}</ref>



== History ==

== History ==

In 1995, David Handley, founder of Sculpture by the Sea, was living in [[Prague]]. He visited an outdoor [[sculpture park]] in [[Klatovy]], northern [[Bohemia]]. He was inspired to do something similar in Australia. On his return to Sydney in 1996, His friends suggested the Bondi to Tamarama coastal walk as a suitable location. At first, he planned on having paintings as well as sculptures, naming this exhibition "Art by the Sea" but dropped the idea as the weather can be unpredictable on the coast. This is how Sculpture by the Sea came into being.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://sculpturebythesea.com/about/history/|title=History - Sculpture by the Sea|last=picketstudio.com|website=Sculpture by the Sea|language=en-US|access-date=3 March 2016}}</ref>

In 1995, David Handley, founder of Sculpture by the Sea, was living in [[Prague]]. He visited an outdoor [[sculpture park]] in [[Klatovy]], northern [[Bohemia]]. He was inspired to do something similar in Australia. On his return to Sydney in 1996, His friends suggested the Bondi to Tamarama coastal walk as a suitable location. At first, he planned on having paintings as well as sculptures, naming this exhibition "Art by the Sea" but dropped the idea as the weather can be unpredictable on the coast. This is how Sculpture by the Sea came into being.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=http://sculpturebythesea.com/about/history/|title=History - Sculpture by the Sea|last=picketstudio.com|website=Sculpture by the Sea|language=en-US|access-date=3 March 2016}}</ref>



The first exhibition was put together in a span of 10 weeks and on a shoestring budget. It was held over one day at Bondi and garnered a lot of interest from the media and 20,000 spectators.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://sculpturebythesea.com/about/history/|title=History - Sculpture by the Sea|last=picketstudio.com|website=Sculpture by the Sea|language=en-US|access-date=3 March 2016}}</ref> They received a total of 189 entries from 138 artists and featured 64 of them.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Wave of Success|last=Mooney|first=Susan|date=4 March 1998|work=Wentworth Courier}}</ref> The judges included David Cook ([[Christie's]]), John MacDonald (''[[Sydney Morning Herald]]''), Terence Measham ([[Powerhouse Museum]]), Dr Gene Sherman (Sherman Galleries) and Sculptor [[Ron Robertson-Swann]]<ref>{{Cite news|title=From Prague to Tamarama|last=Mooney|first=Susan|date=30 April 1997|work=Article in Wentworth Courier}}</ref>

The first exhibition was put together in a span of 10 weeks and on a shoestring budget. It was held over one day in 1997 at Bondi and garnered a lot of interest from the media and 20,000 spectators.<ref>{{Cite web |last=McDonald |first=John |date=2022-10-20 |title=The six works you shouldn't miss at Sculpture by the Sea |url=https://www.smh.com.au/culture/art-and-design/the-six-works-you-shouldn-t-miss-at-sculpture-by-the-sea-20221017-p5bqex.html |access-date=2022-10-21 |website=The Sydney Morning Herald |language=en}}</ref><ref name="auto"/> They received a total of 189 entries from 138 artists and featured 64 of them.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Wave of Success|last=Mooney|first=Susan|date=4 March 1998|work=Wentworth Courier}}</ref> The judges included David Cook ([[Christie's]]), John MacDonald (''[[Sydney Morning Herald]]''), Terence Measham ([[Powerhouse Museum]]), Dr Gene Sherman (Sherman Galleries) and Sculptor [[Ron Robertson-Swann]]<ref>{{Cite news|title=From Prague to Tamarama|last=Mooney|first=Susan|date=30 April 1997|work=Article in Wentworth Courier}}</ref>



The exhibition has only suffered from the weather on the coast. In 1998, rough conditions on the coastline, lead to six sculptures being damaged. Ann Thompson's sculpture worth $40,000 was damaged due to huge waves. In 1999, Duncan Stemler's ''Give a little whistle'' was wrecked due to rough weather conditions.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Coast Guard|last=Watson|first=Bronwyn|date=14 October 2000|work=The Sydney Morning Herald}}</ref> The exhibition also suffered from some vandalism, Carol Murphy's $2000 still life The Watcher was stolen only for one part of it to be returned. in 1999, part of Tom Bass's Gender Pieces was pushed into the sea by vandals.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Scavengers by the Sea|last=Gilmore|first=Heather|date=28 October 2000|work=Daily Telegraph}}</ref>

The exhibition has only suffered from the weather on the coast. In 1998, rough conditions on the coastline, lead to six sculptures being damaged. Ann Thompson's sculpture worth $40,000 was damaged due to huge waves. In 1999, Duncan Stemler's ''Give a little whistle'' was wrecked due to rough weather conditions.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Coast Guard|last=Watson|first=Bronwyn|date=14 October 2000|work=The Sydney Morning Herald}}</ref> The exhibition also suffered from some vandalism, Carol Murphy's $2000 still life The Watcher was stolen only for one part of it to be returned. in 1999, part of Tom Bass's Gender Pieces was pushed into the sea by vandals.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Scavengers by the Sea|last=Gilmore|first=Heather|date=28 October 2000|work=Daily Telegraph}}</ref>



The works are spread right across the cliff from [[Bronte, New South Wales|Bronte Beach]] to [[Bondi Beach]] via [[Tamarama|Tamarama Beach]]. Every year the coastal walk is transformed into a seaside art gallery. Over 100 sculptures are exhibited in the background of sea and the coastal landscape along the two kilometre coastal walk. Sculpture by the Sea began in 1996 with an exhibition held over one day at Bondi and is now an annual event.

The works are spread right across the cliff from [[Bronte, New South Wales|Bronte Beach]] to [[Bondi Beach]] via [[Tamarama|Tamarama Beach]]. Every year the coastal walk is transformed into a seaside art gallery.<ref name="auto2">{{Cite web |last=Maddox |first=Garry |date=2022-10-21 |title='I'll have to do a tax return now': Tony Davis wins $70,000 Sculpture By The Sea prize |url=https://www.smh.com.au/culture/art-and-design/tony-davis-wins-70-000-top-prize-as-sculpture-by-the-sea-returns-20221020-p5brkh.html |access-date=2022-10-21 |website=The Sydney Morning Herald |language=en}}</ref> Over 100 sculptures are exhibited in the background of sea and the coastal landscape along the two kilometre coastal walk. Sculpture by the Sea began in 1996 with an exhibition held over one day at Bondi and the annual event is now the world's largest free outdoor sculpture exhibition.<ref name="auto2"/>



==Awards==

==Awards==



For the first eight years, the main prize was provided by [[Sydney Water]], and most of the award-winning works were gifted to [[Campbelltown Arts Centre]]. In 2006 and 2007, [[National Australia Bank]] sponsored the main prize and the works made their way to Orange Regional Gallery. From 2009 to 2012, the [[Balnaves Foundation]] sponsored the main prize to the winning sculptor in the exhibition, and the works gifted to the [[Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney|Royal Botanic Garden]]. From 2013 to 2015, it was [[Macquarie Group]] and the works gifted to the [[Sydney Harbour Federation Trust]] for placement at [[Georges Heights]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://sculpturebythesea.com/bondi/awards-subsidies/|title=Awards & Subsidies - Sculpture by the Sea|last=picketstudio.com|website=Sculpture by the Sea|language=en-US|access-date=16 March 2016}}</ref>

For the first eight years, the main prize was provided by [[Sydney Water]], and most of the award-winning works were gifted to [[Campbelltown Arts Centre]]. In 2006 and 2007, [[National Australia Bank]] sponsored the main prize and the works made their way to Orange Regional Gallery. From 2009 to 2012, the [[Balnaves Foundation]] sponsored the main prize to the winning sculptor in the exhibition, and the works gifted to the [[Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney|Royal Botanic Garden]]. From 2013 to 2015, it was [[Macquarie Group]] and the works gifted to the [[Sydney Harbour Federation Trust]] for placement at [[Georges Heights]].<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web|url=http://sculpturebythesea.com/bondi/awards-subsidies/|title=Awards & Subsidies - Sculpture by the Sea|last=picketstudio.com|website=Sculpture by the Sea|language=en-US|access-date=16 March 2016}}</ref>



There are many other scholarship and prizes that come out of this exhibition, including the Helen Lempriere Scholarship, the Clitheroe Foundation Emerging Sculptor Mentorship Program and Allens People's Choice Award.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://sculpturebythesea.com/bondi/awards-subsidies/|title=Awards & Subsidies - Sculpture by the Sea|last=picketstudio.com|website=Sculpture by the Sea|language=en-US|access-date=16 March 2016}}</ref> There is also an encouragement award for younger artists.{{cn|date=April 2022}}

There are many other scholarship and prizes that come out of this exhibition, including the Helen Lempriere Scholarship, the Clitheroe Foundation Emerging Sculptor Mentorship Program and Allens People's Choice Award.<ref name="auto1"/> There is also an encouragement award for younger artists.{{citation needed|date=April 2022}}



==Cottesloe==

===Winners===



* ''Folly Interstice'', a [[jarrah]] and [[steel]] pyramid by [[Tony Davis (artist)|Tony Davis]] (2022)<ref name="auto2"/>

In 2005, the first Sculpture by the Sea event was held at [[Cottesloe, Western Australia|Cottesloe]] Beach, Western Australia, overlooking the [[Indian Ocean]]. The exhibition showcased sculptures by Western Australia's leading and emerging sculptors, alongside works by invited interstate and international sculptors. This free annual public exhibition attracts approximately 100,000 visitors of all ages.<gallery mode="packed">

* ''M-forty six'', an abstract steel sculpture by [[James Parrett]] (2018)<ref>{{Cite news |date=2018-10-29 |title=Victorian artist wins top gong in Sculpture by the Sea |language=en-AU |work=ABC News |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-10-29/sculptures-by-the-sea-winner-announced/10441418 |access-date=2022-10-21}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-10-29 |title=James Parrett wins major Sculpture by the Sea prize |url=https://artguide.com.au/james-parrett-wins-major-sculpture-by-the-sea-prize/ |access-date=2022-10-21 |website=Art Guide Australia |language=en-US}}</ref>

File:Cottesloe Beach (4430915377).jpg|Cottesloe Beach 2010

* ''Orb'', a steel piece by [[David Ball (artist)|David Ball]] (2017)<ref>{{Cite news |date=2017-10-19 |title=David Ball's Orb announced as winner of Sculpture by the Sea |language=en-AU |work=ABC News |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-10-19/sculpture-by-the-sea-2017/9063998 |access-date=2022-10-21}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-10-19 |title=David Ball from New South Wales announced as recipient of the Aqualand Sculpture Award |url=https://www.aqualand.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Aqualand-Sculpture-Award-Recipient_SxS-Bondi-2017_FINAL.pdf |access-date=2022-10-21 |website=Aqualand}}</ref>

File:Flamingo sculptures on the beach.jpg|Flamingo sculptures 2015

* ''Divided Planet'', by [[Jörg Plickat]] (2015)<ref>{{Cite news |date=2015-10-22 |title=Sculpture by the Sea 2015: Winner Jorg Plickat for 'Divided planet' |language=en-AU |work=ABC News |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-10-22/sculptures-by-the-sea-2015-winner/6875920 |access-date=2022-10-21}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Thousands flock to the annual Scupture by the Sea {{!}} Megaphone Oz |url=https://megaphoneoz.com/thousands-flock-to-the-annual-scupture-by-the-sea/ |access-date=2022-10-21 |website=megaphoneoz.com}}</ref>

File:Glass pillar sculpture Cottesloe Beach.jpg|Glass pillar sculpture 2011


File:Whale shark sculpture on the beach.jpg|Whale shark 2013

==Cottesloe==

File:Reclining red man sculpture.jpg|Reclining red man 2015

File:Mosaic faces sculpture.jpg|Mosaic faces 2011

[[File:Whale tails sculpture on the beach.jpg|Sculptures on Cottesloe Beach (2011)|thumb|right]]

[[File:Crowds on Cottesloe Beach at Sculpture by the Sea exhibition.jpg|Sculpture by the Sea - Cottesloe Beach (2013)|thumb|right]]

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In 2005, the first Sculpture by the Sea event was held at [[Cottesloe Beach]], Western Australia, overlooking the [[Indian Ocean]]. The exhibition showcased sculptures by Western Australia's leading and emerging sculptors, alongside works by invited interstate and international sculptors. This free annual public exhibition attracts over 200,000 visitors<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sculpturebythesea.com/cottesloe/planning-your-trip/accessibility-info/|title=Accessibility Info|publisher=Sculpture by the Sea Incorporated|access-date=2024-03-11}}</ref> of all ages.



== Outside Australia ==

== Outside Australia ==



In June 2009 [[Mary, Crown Princess of Denmark|Crown Princess Mary]] and [[Frederik, Crown Prince of Denmark|Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark]] initiated a biannual Sculpture by the Sea event in the city of [[Aarhus]] ([[Denmark]]), inspired by the exhibitions in Australia, Mary's country of birth. It is the only SBTS event outside Australia. 'Sculpture by the Sea, Aarhus - Denmark' is financially and legally independent of 'Sculpture by the Sea Incorporated' and is being produced by the [[Aarhus Municipality|city of Aarhus]] in collaboration with [[ARoS Aarhus Kunstmuseum|ARoS Aarhus Artmuseum]]. The first two exhibitions attracted approximately half a million visitors.<ref>[http://www.sculpturebythesea.com/exhibitions/aarhus.aspx 3rd Biennial Aarhus Exhibition] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131011204524/http://www.sculpturebythesea.com/exhibitions/aarhus.aspx |date=11 October 2013 }} Sculpture by the Sea (2013)</ref> Sculpture by the Sea, Aarhus terminated with the last event in 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://kunsten.nu/journal/aros-praesenterer-afloeseren-for-sculpture-by-the-sea/|title=Aros præsenterer afløseren for Sculpture by the Sea [Aros presents the successor of Sculpture by the Sea]|language=da|website=kunsten.nu|date=15 September 2015}}</ref>

In June 2009 [[Mary, Crown Princess of Denmark|Crown Princess Mary]] and [[Frederik X|Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark]] initiated a biannual Sculpture by the Sea event in the city of [[Aarhus]] ([[Denmark]]), inspired by the exhibitions in Australia, Mary's country of birth. It is the only SBTS event outside Australia. 'Sculpture by the Sea, Aarhus - Denmark' is financially and legally independent of 'Sculpture by the Sea Incorporated' and is being produced by the [[Aarhus Municipality|city of Aarhus]] in collaboration with [[ARoS Aarhus Kunstmuseum|ARoS Aarhus Artmuseum]]. The first two exhibitions attracted approximately half a million visitors.<ref>[http://www.sculpturebythesea.com/exhibitions/aarhus.aspx 3rd Biennial Aarhus Exhibition] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131011204524/http://www.sculpturebythesea.com/exhibitions/aarhus.aspx |date=11 October 2013 }} Sculpture by the Sea (2013)</ref> Sculpture by the Sea, Aarhus terminated with the last event in 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://kunsten.nu/journal/aros-praesenterer-afloeseren-for-sculpture-by-the-sea/|title=Aros præsenterer afløseren for Sculpture by the Sea [Aros presents the successor of Sculpture by the Sea]|language=da|website=kunsten.nu|date=15 September 2015}}</ref>



==See also==

==See also==

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*[http://www.sculpturebythesea.com Official Website]

*[http://www.sculpturebythesea.com Official Website]

*[http://www.sculpturebythesea.com.au Unofficial Website]

*[http://www.sculpturebythesea.com.au Unofficial Website]

* [https://www.google.com/culturalinstitute/beta/partner/sculpture-by-the-sea-cottesloe Sculpture by the Sea - Cottesloe at Google Cultural Institute]

* [https://artsandculture.google.com/partner/sculpture-by-the-sea-cottesloe Sculpture by the Sea - Cottesloe at Google Cultural Institute]

*[http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/10/26/1098667744138.html Review 2004 ]

*[http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/10/26/1098667744138.html Review 2004 ]

*[http://www.smh.com.au/news/entertainment/arts/caught-between-a-rock-and-first-place/2009/10/29/1256405476589.html Winner 2009]

*[http://www.smh.com.au/news/entertainment/arts/caught-between-a-rock-and-first-place/2009/10/29/1256405476589.html Winner 2009]

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The crowds and sculptures of Sculpture by the Sea 2006
Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi Beach, Sydney 2017
Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi, Sydney 2017

The Sculpture by the Sea exhibition in Sydney and PerthisAustralia's largest annual outdoor sculpture exhibition. This exhibition was initiated in 1997, at Bondi Beach and it featured sculptures by both Australian and overseas artists. In 2005, a companion event was established at Cottesloe Beach in Western Australia featuring over 70 artists.[1] In 2009 it was announced that AarhusinDenmark would host the first Sculpture by the Sea exhibition outside of Australia.[2]

This exhibition is held annually during spring in Australia at Bondi Beach (33°53′26.28″S 151°16′36.10″E / 33.8906333°S 151.2766944°E / -33.8906333; 151.2766944) from late October to early November for three weeks, and Cottesloe Beach (31°59′42S 115°45′04E / 31.99505°S 115.75124°E / -31.99505; 115.75124) from early to mid March for three weeks. Over 100 local, interstate and international artists participate every year.[1] Sculpture by the Sea is incredibly popular and draws considerable crowds. In 2014 Waverley Council estimated that between 450,000 and 500,000 people would visit the sculptures during their exhibition in Sydney.[3]

History[edit]

In 1995, David Handley, founder of Sculpture by the Sea, was living in Prague. He visited an outdoor sculpture parkinKlatovy, northern Bohemia. He was inspired to do something similar in Australia. On his return to Sydney in 1996, His friends suggested the Bondi to Tamarama coastal walk as a suitable location. At first, he planned on having paintings as well as sculptures, naming this exhibition "Art by the Sea" but dropped the idea as the weather can be unpredictable on the coast. This is how Sculpture by the Sea came into being.[4]

The first exhibition was put together in a span of 10 weeks and on a shoestring budget. It was held over one day in 1997 at Bondi and garnered a lot of interest from the media and 20,000 spectators.[5][4] They received a total of 189 entries from 138 artists and featured 64 of them.[6] The judges included David Cook (Christie's), John MacDonald (Sydney Morning Herald), Terence Measham (Powerhouse Museum), Dr Gene Sherman (Sherman Galleries) and Sculptor Ron Robertson-Swann[7]

The exhibition has only suffered from the weather on the coast. In 1998, rough conditions on the coastline, lead to six sculptures being damaged. Ann Thompson's sculpture worth $40,000 was damaged due to huge waves. In 1999, Duncan Stemler's Give a little whistle was wrecked due to rough weather conditions.[8] The exhibition also suffered from some vandalism, Carol Murphy's $2000 still life The Watcher was stolen only for one part of it to be returned. in 1999, part of Tom Bass's Gender Pieces was pushed into the sea by vandals.[9]

The works are spread right across the cliff from Bronte BeachtoBondi Beach via Tamarama Beach. Every year the coastal walk is transformed into a seaside art gallery.[10] Over 100 sculptures are exhibited in the background of sea and the coastal landscape along the two kilometre coastal walk. Sculpture by the Sea began in 1996 with an exhibition held over one day at Bondi and the annual event is now the world's largest free outdoor sculpture exhibition.[10]

Awards[edit]

For the first eight years, the main prize was provided by Sydney Water, and most of the award-winning works were gifted to Campbelltown Arts Centre. In 2006 and 2007, National Australia Bank sponsored the main prize and the works made their way to Orange Regional Gallery. From 2009 to 2012, the Balnaves Foundation sponsored the main prize to the winning sculptor in the exhibition, and the works gifted to the Royal Botanic Garden. From 2013 to 2015, it was Macquarie Group and the works gifted to the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust for placement at Georges Heights.[11]

There are many other scholarship and prizes that come out of this exhibition, including the Helen Lempriere Scholarship, the Clitheroe Foundation Emerging Sculptor Mentorship Program and Allens People's Choice Award.[11] There is also an encouragement award for younger artists.[citation needed]

Winners[edit]

Cottesloe[edit]

Sculptures on Cottesloe Beach (2011)
Sculpture by the Sea - Cottesloe Beach (2013)

In 2005, the first Sculpture by the Sea event was held at Cottesloe Beach, Western Australia, overlooking the Indian Ocean. The exhibition showcased sculptures by Western Australia's leading and emerging sculptors, alongside works by invited interstate and international sculptors. This free annual public exhibition attracts over 200,000 visitors[18] of all ages.

Outside Australia[edit]

In June 2009 Crown Princess Mary and Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark initiated a biannual Sculpture by the Sea event in the city of Aarhus (Denmark), inspired by the exhibitions in Australia, Mary's country of birth. It is the only SBTS event outside Australia. 'Sculpture by the Sea, Aarhus - Denmark' is financially and legally independent of 'Sculpture by the Sea Incorporated' and is being produced by the city of Aarhus in collaboration with ARoS Aarhus Artmuseum. The first two exhibitions attracted approximately half a million visitors.[19] Sculpture by the Sea, Aarhus terminated with the last event in 2015.[20]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b picketstudio.com. "About - Sculpture by the Sea". Sculpture by the Sea. Retrieved 3 March 2016.
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