Prize pool $13,500!
The Gallery's annual Sculpture Prize will be held again in December this year. It will be exhibited inside the Gallery and in the grounds of the Gallery and Maritime Precinct.
The heritage listed Maritime Precinct in South West Rocks includes the Gallery, which is housed in the Pilot House; the Maritime Museum; Visitor Information Centre; and the Arts & Crafts Cottage.
The Sculpture Prize 'Sculptures Rock!' will run for three weeks from Monday 14th December 2026 to Sunday 3th January 2027 in conjunction with the Gallery’s Summer Members’ Exhibition.
With a large prize pool, this is a fabulous opportunity to exhibit in one of the most beautiful locations on the Mid North Coast.
Each sculpture requires payment of a $25 entry fee. Youth (under-18) entries are free.
Prize categories
- Large Outdoor Prize (must be larger than 80cm in any direction and be for outdoor display) $5000
- Large Outdoor 2nd place $1000
- Small Indoor Prize (no larger than 80cm in any direction) $5000
- Small Indoor 2nd place $1000
- People’s Choice Large Outdoor $500
- People’s Choice Small Indoor $500
- Youth Entry $500 (to be allocated at the judge’s discretion)
All prizes are non-acquisitive.
REGISTER NOW!
When you first register you will only be asked how many sculptures you intend to exhibit. We will contact you after registration to collect details of your sculptures; name of the work, price, materials used and optional photos of the work.
