Call for entries as sculpture event edges into 15th year

From left, artists Jodi Casey, Finn Cossar, Tina Cooper &  Amanda Stuart are excited to welcome the 15th Sculpture on the Edge at Flaxton Gardens. Photo: Peter Wallis for The Comms People.

Arts Connect Inc has announced the 15th annual Sculpture on the Edge event will take place from 22 November to 1 December at Flaxton Gardens in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Entries are now open to sculptors with an opportunity to be part of the competition and 10-day exhibition.

Sculptors are encouraged to submit details of their work online to be selected for the exhibition and participate in the competition that takes place on the first day of the event. Each sculpture will be judged by an expert panel for visual impact and interest as well as quality.

The winners are announced on day two with a total cash prize pool of $22,000 up for grabs. There will be Sculpture on the Edge 2024 prize categories for Sculptor of the Year; Highly Commended Sculptor; Local Sculptor; Upcycle Sculptor; Encouragement Award; Sculptor’s Choice and the popular People’s Choice. 

All sculptors selected to exhibit will have their sculptures on display, and available for purchase, for the entirety of the event.

This year’s theme “A Creative Feast” will encourage art lovers both locally and from interstate to visit Flaxton Gardens where they can feast on art, food and the views across the entire Coast from the edge of the Blackall Range.  “The event is a highlight in the arts calendar as we profile and support sculptors by providing them with a platform to showcase and exhibit their work.  We hope to see a record number of sculptors enter,” said Debbie Weaver, Event Coordinator.

Last year’s event saw over 5,000 people attend to view and purchase 192 sculptures. In addition to the competition and exhibition, the Sculpture on the Edge line-up will include a series of workshops as well as an opening and closing function with networking opportunities for sculptors and art lovers alike.

Sculptors have until 31 August 2024 to enter.