SW25 Artist Application Form

12 - 21 September 2025

23 YEARS PRESENTING SCULPTURE IN PUBLIC SPACES | CONNECTING PEOPLE, ART AND PLACE - Applications Close 31 January 2025 midnight
ARTIST ENTRY APPLICATION

SWELL Sculpture Festival is a free outdoor exhibition, presenting over 60 awe inspiring artworks and a spectacular program of events for 10 days. The signature exhibition is held along the Currumbin Beach / Ocean Walkway, Pacific Parade, Currumbin, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
For assistance with your submission please email artist@swellsculpture.com.au
ADDITIONAL REQUIRED INFORMATION

Please submit/upload the following.
ARTIST PROFILE PHOTO

Exhibiting Artists will feature on the SWELL Sculpture Festival website to profile the amazing work you do.

A black and white headshot photograph of each Artist (or collaboration) in high resolution.

Upload 1 portrait and 1 Landscape image - label each photograph with file name: First Name_Last Name_Profile Pic
Please upload a portrait & landscape high resolution Artist Profile photo in black & white. See example below.*

This image will be used for digital & print marketing and printed program.
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Example of 2024 SWELL Sculpture Festival Program
Artist t-shirt - unisex sizing*

Extra Small (XS) 8Small (S) 10Medium (M) 12Large (L) 14Extra Large (XL) 16Extra-Extra Large (XXL) 18Extra-Extra-Extra Large (XXXL) 20
ARTIST SPONSORSHIP LOGO/S

You are welcome to acknowledge your sponsors support, upload a high resolution logo that has been approved and supplied by your sponsor. Label each logo with the reference: Artist First name_last name_SponsorLogo_name of sponsor
Upload your approved sponsor logos for the official program

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Artist Invoice Template
ARTIST HONORARIUM FEE

We are pleased to offer an Artist Honorarium Fee of $500 towards the cost of exhibiting at SWELL. Artists installing their sculpture will be eligible for the honorarium fee of $500. This applies to one sculpture / artist. Collaborations will receive one fee and share it amongst the group. If you are a collaborating arts group, please indicate who the contact will be for receiving this payment. Please provide your ABN and bank details on your invoice to SWELL. If you are registered for GST add this to your invoice.
Artist fee invoice upload*

A valid tax invoice for Awards, Artist fees and Sculpture sales. Invoice details include: To SWELL Sculpture Festival LTD PO Box 457 Currumbin QLD 4223 | Details: SWELL 2025 – Artist fee, Sculpture Title / Size / Materials Please include your details, name, address, phone number, email, ABN number, invoice number and your bank details. The invoice will be direct deposited to each artist after SWELL Sculpture Festival.
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INSURANCE

Public Liability Insurance - if selected artists are required to have public liability insurance - refer to terms and conditions.
Please upload your current Certificate of Currency (if available).

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Please save and submit this form
ARTIST DETAILS

The Artist applying will be the person we will contact for all information
First Name + Last Name*

First NameLast Name
Name of Group or Organisation

Name of Group or Organisation if not a sole ArtistNotes
Email - this will be your default email for all correspondence*
example@example.com
COLLABORATION

If you are collaborating with other Artists, please include their First and Last name
First Name + Last Name

Collaborator 2 First NameCollaborator 2 Last name
First Name + Last Name

Collaborator 3 First NameCollaborator 3 Last name
If there are more collaborating Artists please list all names here
Address - of Applicant*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

SuburbState

PostcodeCountry
Mobile Phone*
Alternate Phone
Other phone number
ABN*
if you are an International Artist please enter "international" if you do not have an Australian Business Number (ABN)
GST Registered*

YesNo
Date of birth*
DD/MM/YYYY
Do you identify with any of the following?*

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait IslanderCulturally or linguistically diversePerson with disabilityNone of the above
DIGITAL

Enter the address of your digital platforms, including collaborators if relevant.
Website*
(If you don't have a website, enter "N/A" in the box above)
Facebook*
e.g. @swellsculpture (If you don't have a Facebook account, enter "N/A" in the box above)
Instagram*
e.g. @swellsculpture (If you don't have an Instagram account, enter "N/A" in the box above)
ARTIST/S BIOGRAPHY
Brief Biography (BIO) - Your BIO should be written in third person. Your BIO may be added to our print and digital media. Include collaborators if relevant.*

150 words or less0/150
Curriculum Vitae (CV) - please upload your one page brief CV. Please wait for file to upload before continuing*

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For collaborating artists upload additional CV's. (One for each collaborator)

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AWARD ELIGIBILITY

Artists are encouraged to identify their award eligibility. Categories are identified below. Please indicate to the best of your knowledge.
Please select eligible award/s:

Environmental Awareness AwardIndigenous Artist AwardYoung Artist Award (25 and under)Emerging Artist Award
Note: Emerging Artist Award Eligibility
You are in the early stage of your career but yet to establish a solid reputation as an artist amongst art critics, art buyers, and art galleries. Eligibility will be assessed on each artist nomination in reference to the artist’s intention and history of work.
What stage are you in your career*
Use the drop down select your response
UPLOAD A VIDEO APPLICATION - Optional

If you would like to present your ideas to the Curatorial Panel and would like to video your presentation / application please upload here. We ask that videos are not longer than 3 minutes.
Video File Upload

Please keep videos to 3 minutes
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SCULPTURE DETAILS
Sculpture Title*
This is the Title name of your sculpture and will be included in all publications and references.
Dimensions
PLEASE NOTE all measurements to be in millimeters (mm)
Height (mm)*
Width (mm)*
Length (mm)*
Weight of Work (kg)*
Footprint of Installation (mm x mm)*
Materials*
List the main materials used for your sculpture only. E.g. Steel, copper and paint
SCULPTURE SALE PRICE
This price will be printed in program

COMMISSION - 20%

A commission of 20% will be deducted from the sale of the sculpture.

EDITIONS OF SCULPTURES FOR SALE

Where the orginal sculpture is an edition of a series of sculptures, please state the individual price and the number of editions that will be created in section below. Please ensure your sculpture prices include a 20% commission.

SCULPTURAL INSTALLATION WITH INDIVIDUAL PIECES FOR SALE

Where individual works within the installation are for sale, please list these prices i.e. individual sculpture sale price/s please include 20% commission to each sculpture
How to calculate the Sculpture Sale Price

Formula for this:

Sculpture Sale Price (incl. GST if registered)

= Artist sale price (incl. GST if registered) /0.8

SWELL's commission must include GST.
Sculpture Sale Price AUD $*
(Including 20% commission as per formula above including GST if registered)
Individual Sculpture Sale Prices AUD $
Sale price for individual pieces if applicable. (Including 20% commission as per formula above)
If you plan on creating a series of sculptures, please indicate the number of editions that will be cast/created. For example if you are creating a bronze sculpture, and plan to cast 9 additional sculptures, 10 in total, please indicate as 1 of 10
ARTWORK STATEMENT

The Artwork statement forms an important part of your application. It is critical to communicate a message that is well articulated and relates to the work. Please write your statement in third person format if applicable. Your artwork statement is a verbal description of your work. The artist statement is for inclusion in the official printed program, on the SWELL website, site plaque and may be shared with media - max 90 words
Artwork Statement - short version for SWELL program - max 90 words - should be written in third person .*

0/90
Optional: Kids statement

0/45
Images and/or drawings of your proposed sculpture. (Can be concept or complete). You can upload multiple images.*

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Please upload a high resolution image of your sculpture (over 5MB).*

This image will be used for digital & print marketing and printed program.
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INSTALLATION OF ARTWORK
IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Your artwork will be temporarily installed in a public space and as such, your supporting documentation should be comprehensive and include the required information outlined below. Should your submission not include this important documentation it may be deemed non-conforming and not eligible for consideration.

Your submission can include a completed work or a work in progress.

Your submission MUST include clear and comprehensive support documentation including:
- Concept drawings that are to scale with front and side elevations
- Support images of completed or partly completed work
- Information and drawings of foundation and footings
- Detail on any lighting included with the sculpture
- Machinery required
- Plinth details (if required)
- Maintenance required during SWELL
Tick one of the below options*

Completed WorkWork in Progress - please supply supporting documentation
Machinery required*

TractorManitouCraneOtherNo machinery required
INSTALLATION METHOD

The installation method statement is an indication of how you intend to install your sculpture and what will be required before you arrive on site. Information should include any foundation preparation, footings, plinths, materials, lighting, fixings of the sculpture or machinery required.
Upload your complete installation method (multiple file upload is possible) *

Installation and support material upload - Please wait for the file/s to be upload before continuing
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SITE PLACEMENT

The curator will discuss the placement of sculptures and consider all aspects of installation, including site and situation, footings, access and safety.

See below sample site map. Please head to 'terms and conditions' below to click on link for comprehensive live map of SWELL site.
Preferred Placement of Sculpture*

On the beach / sand - beach ocean sideOn the beach / Sand - The AlleyAlong the Grassed WalkwayCurrumbin Rock (on the northern end of the beach)Elephant Rock (next to the Currumbin SLSC)Open to any placement optionOther
NOTE:

Engineer certification may be required with certain works particularly those situated on the headlands and those with considerable height or weight. Prior to your application, please contact SWELL with any questions about requirements.

Sculpture sites are not guaranteed, your site will be finalised following a meeting with the curator.

The SWELL team assists with the installation of your work by providing machinery and a site manager to supervise.

Fees will apply should you need SWELL to install or uninstall an artwork on your behalf, please see terms and conditions.
Will you be installing your own sculpture?*

YesNo
How would you rate your work with regard to public interaction?*
LIGHTING AND MIXED MEDIA
Does your work have a lighting or media component?*

YesNo
There are limited sites with access to power, please give details of lighting or media components and power requirements and we will do our best to accommodate lighting.

0/150
Additional lighting information - if required

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ARTIST TALKS
Are you interested in conducting artist talks during the exhibition?*

YesNo
Are you interested in contributing as a volunteer during the exhibition?*

YesNo
SWELL Smalls Gallery 2025
Are you interested in being contacted regarding exhibiting a Marquette or small version of your artwork to be a part of the independent SWELL Smalls Gallery during the exhibition? If you select YES, we will be in contact with more information.*

YesNo
How did you hear about SWELL*

SWELL WebsiteFacebookArts NewsletterInstagramArts WebsiteTwitterNAVAArts HubGalleryArt AlmanacEyeline MagazineArt GuideFriendArt MonthlyAn ArtistOther
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
You must read these terms and conditions thoroughly.
APPLICATION FEE

Each Artist Application form must pay an application fee
The application fee is $55 AUD (includes GST) with payment options below.

Please check the circle to acknowledge that you have paid.

Payment of application fee due prior to the application being processsed.

My Products*

Artist Application Fee$55 artist fee including GST

$55.00AUD

Total

$0.00AUD

Payment Methods

Credit Card

Apple Pay

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12 - 21 September 2025

ARTIST ENTRY APPLICATION

ADDITIONAL REQUIRED INFORMATION

ARTIST SPONSORSHIP LOGO/S

ARTIST HONORARIUM FEE

INSURANCE

ARTIST DETAILS

COLLABORATION

DIGITAL

ARTIST/S BIOGRAPHY

AWARD ELIGIBILITY

UPLOAD A VIDEO APPLICATION - Optional

SCULPTURE DETAILS

ARTWORK STATEMENT

INSTALLATION OF ARTWORK

INSTALLATION METHOD

LIGHTING AND MIXED MEDIA

ARTIST TALKS

SWELL Smalls Gallery 2025

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

APPLICATION FEE

Payment Methods