AiNIN Bondi : Sculpture by the sea

Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi: 29 October - 15 November 2009
Call for Artist Submissions for Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi 2009

Dear Artist,

We are writing to invite you to submit an application for the 13th
annual Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi which is being held from 29
October - 15 November, 2009. Please find attached a copy of the
Application and Entry form.
The curatorial panel for the exhibition is Brenda May, Director,
Brenda May Gallery (Sydney), Gary Deirmendjian, Artist and Axel
Arnott, Head Curator, Sculpture by the Sea.
Sculpture by the Sea is the largest and most popular sculpture
exhibition in Australia, staged on the spectacular Bondi to Tamarama
coastal walk in Sydney. The exhibition sites over 100 sculptures from
Australian and overseas artists along 2km of coastline over 3 weeks
for an estimated 500,000 visitors. For the last 3 years the
exhibition has generated high levels of sculpture sales with
approximately 25% of outdoor sculptures selling as well as many from
our indoor exhibition Sculpture Inside.
It is important to note that for the last few years we have had over
40 artists exhibit with us for the first time, so we encourage you to
apply if you have not exhibited with us before.
We are also pleased to announce our annual Sculpture Conference "
Sculpture in Public Space" on Monday 2 November.
Each year we seek to generate a range of artist award and subsidies.
This year we have so far confirmed.
The Sculpture by the Sea Prize of a minimum of $30,000;
All artists who do not secure at least $2,000 from Sculpture by the
Sea in the form of either: sales, prizes; or subsidies will receive
the amount necessary to ensure they receive at least $2,000 towards
their costs;
The Clitheroe Foundation Mentor Program of $10,000 for 3 selected
emerging Australian artists and their mentors;
3 subsidies of $4,000 for artists of ephemeral and site specific

sculptures that by their nature are unlikely to be sold;
Return economy class airfares to Sydney for 5 overseas artists;
Return economy class airfares to Sydney for 5 interstate artists;
and Material sponsorship for selected artists including aluminium,
plasma or oxycut sheet metal.

In submitting your entry to Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi 2009 please
note:
Important changes to previous application forms are marked* with an
asterisk (*);
While we sell a couple of sculptures for over $100,000 each year, we
would equally like to encourage artists to consider exhibiting more
modest works, especially as most sculptures priced at $10,000 or less
sell;

It can be difficult for the curatorial panel to assess your
submission if you do not express your ideas clearly and succinctly,
together with all the requested information and clear drawings or

photographs of your proposed work; and
Provide supporting material including your CV, however ensure your
information is concise as the panel do not have the time to read
lengthy submissions.

Please read the forms carefully and submit everything required as

detailed in the checklist on the back page of the Application Form.

The closing date for applications is 20 April, 2009. Please send

submissions to: Sculpture by the Sea, PO Box 300, Surry Hills, NSW

2010, Australia.

For extra forms, please visit our website at www.sculpturebythesea.com.

com to download the Application & Entry Form which can be found under
the "downloads" tab.

If you have any questions regarding the enclosed information or would
like additional forms mailed out to you please contact info@
sculpturebythesea.com or call + 61 2 8399 0233.
We look forward to receiving your submission for Sculpture by the Sea,
Bondi 2009.