Entries for the 2023 City of Rockingham Castaways Sculpture Awards are now open.
Castaways invites West Australian artists to showcase their innovation and creativity by creating sculptures made from recycled and repurposed materials. Artists of all levels, both emerging and professional alike, are invited to submit their entry.
The Main Exhibition features large scale sculptures made from at least 65 per cent recycled materials. Selected sculptures will be exhibited along the Rockingham Foreshore from Saturday 21 October – Sunday 29 October 2023.
The Maquette and Small Sculpture Exhibition coincides with the Main Exhibition on the Rockingham Foreshore. It celebrates the intricacy of small-scale three-dimensional artworks and will be held at the Rockingham Arts Centre from Saturday 21 October – Sunday 29 October 2023.
Entries are also open for the Castaways Schools Exhibition. Primary and Secondary Schools within the City of Rockingham are invited to enter. The Castaways Schools Exhibition gives students the opportunity to explore sustainable art and learn how art can convey important messages about sustainability and recycling. Works will be exhibited beside the Main Exhibition on Churchill Park.