Castaways Returns in 2026 – Entries Now Open

The City of Rockingham’s signature arts and culture event – the Castaways Sculpture Awards – returns to the Rockingham Foreshore from Saturday 24 October to Sunday 1 November 2026, celebrating artistic innovation, environmental awareness and community creativity.

Each year, artists transform repurposed materials into thought‑provoking works that inspire thousands of visitors to consider positive environmental change.

Castaways offers a total prize pool of $27,250 (non‑acquisitive) across three curated exhibitions:

• Main Exhibition – Rockingham Foreshore
• Schools Exhibition – Rockingham Foreshore
• Maquette and Small Sculpture Exhibition – Rockingham Arts Centre

Mayor Lorna Buchan encouraged artists and schools from across Western Australia to participate.

“These annual awards offer WA artists, and local primary and secondary schools, the opportunity to develop and showcase their skills at a long‑running, high‑profile event set against the beautiful backdrop of the Rockingham Foreshore.”

With a range of categories, Castaways offers opportunities for artists of all ages and experience levels:

• $10,000 Major Award – excellence in sculpture incorporating 30% visible aluminium.
• $5,000 Sustainability Award – for creativity using recycled or repurposed materials with a strong sustainability message.
• $5,000 Innovation Award – for outstanding concept, vision and innovative use of materials.
• $2,500 Maquette and Small Sculpture Award.
• $2,000 Local Resident Award – open to artists residing within the district.
• $500 Secondary School Award.
• $500 Primary School Award.
• People’s Choice Awards – Main Exhibition ($1,000), Maquette and Small Sculpture Exhibition ($500), Schools Exhibition ($250).

All works must consist of at least 65% recycled materials.

Entries for Castaways 2026 are now open, and close at 4pm on 23 April 2026.

Information sessions will be offered to help entrants prepare their submissions. For more details or to enter, visit Castaways Sculpture Awards.