We invite submissions from Artists for Entry in the 12th Sculpture on the Edge Awards.

Sculpture on the Edge is a contemporary site specific outdoor sculpture prize held annually on the escarpment of the stunning Sunshine Coast hinterland town of Maleny at Spicers Tamarind Retreat. It attracts renowned artists from all over the region and is open to public over 17 days from 22nd October – 7th November.

Sculpture on the Edge is one of QLD’s largest outdoor sculpture exhibitions with up to 40 sculptures by local and interstate artists. The Award seeks to celebrate and showcase site specific sculptural art and is judged by a panel of esteemed arts practitioners. If you are an artist seeking to exhibit your work within a curatorial context, Sculpture on the Edge provides an opportunity to build your career and profile.

The exhibition has been presented at Spicers Tamarind Retreat since 2012. We are proud to have the continued support of Spicers Tamarind Retreat as the Major Sponsor and host.

ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN FOR 2021!

Sculpture on the Edge invites submissions from artists to design site-specific environmental sculpture/s to be installed and nestled amongst the tranquil natural surrounds of Spicers Tamarind Retreat in Maleny on the Sunshine Coast’s Hinterland.

Your sculptures must reference the unique location, and surrounds and be visually appropriate and relevant to your selected site. They must also create a welcoming landmark and be of relevant scale to the location. We encourage you to consider how visitors will interact with the work in the context of the unique history and identity of the region.

Larger site specific works are encouraged and all works must be for sale.

Your artwork will be temporarily installed in the rainforest grounds of Spicers Tamarind Retreat, 88 Obi Lane East, Maleny, and open to the public for the duration of the exhibition.

Your supporting documentation should be comprehensive and include the required information outlined below. Your Entry can be for a completed 3D work or a work in progress and should include clear and comprehensive information including:

• Name, dimensions and description of 3D Work entered
• Support images of completed work or partly completed work
• Any specific information regarding installation
• Artist Statement(s)
• An artist CV bio

Entry Terms and Conditions

• Expressions of Interest, and Entry into Sculpture on the Edge are open to all Artists. A pre-award selection process will select a maximum of 50 pieces from 3D work entered.
• Arts Connect Inc. & Spicers Tamarind Retreat reserve the right to determine the most appropriate method and location for displaying 3D works, and to refuse to display any works deemed inappropriate, of insufficient quality, or unsafe.
• Entries must be the original, unaided work of the entrant, completed within the two years prior to the entry closing date.
• Entries representing partnerships between individuals will be accepted as one entry and on the understanding that each partner’s contribution is deemed equal.
• No third party or commercial gallery may enter a work on behalf of an artist.
• No work submitted shall have been entered into the Sculpture on the Edge in any previous year.
• All works entered into the prize must be available for display for the entire duration of the exhibition. Once selected the work must remain available for exhibition and not be sold prior
• Artists pre-selected for Sculpture on the Edge will allow their works to be reproduced by print and electronic media in the advertising and promotion for the exhibition.
• Artists should take great care when preparing their submission so that the concept of the work, if not already constructed is clear and shows mock ups/ sketches from several angles.
• Artists retain copyright of their work at all times
• All expenses incurred in the submission of the entry are the responsibility of the Artist.
• All risk for the artwork remains with the artist, this applies for the installation, maintenance and removal of the sculptures.
• Sculptures will be selected on the basis that they are suitable and can sustain outdoor installation.
• For members of Arts Connect Inc. a non-refundable entry fee of $55 per entry is applicable and must accompany your Submission.
• For non-members, the non-refundable entry fee is $75 per entry.
• A maximum of three (3) different artwork entries per artist are allowed. The pre-selection panel will consider all entries. Successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified by email
• Unfortunately membership of ACI does not include public liability insurance for members or nonmembers entering SOTE. ACI recommends that entrants have their own public liability insurance.  Flying Arts and the National Association for the Visual Arts have insurance information for artists.