The Sculptures in the Garden 2026 entry form is to be submitted online by midnight Friday 31st July 2026 and must include the following;

1. Entry fee of $30 per artist (non refundable)

2. Artist biography (80 words max)

3. Artwork statement (40 words max)

4. Two images/photographs (at different angles) for each work

Check the Sculptures in the Garden terms and conditions HERE

PART 1: APPLICATION DETAILS

PERSONAL INFORMATION

NAME:

First NameLast Name

ADDRESS:

Address

CityState

Post Code

MOBILE:

EMAIL:

Artist Website:

Instagram handle:

Facebook handle:

How did you hear about Sculptures in the Garden?

Other

BANK ACCOUNT INFORMATION

It is a condition of entry that artist's bank account information is provided for any sculpture sales.

ARTIST BANK ACCOUNT:

Account Name

Street Address Line 2

BSB:Account Number:

Registered for GST?

ARTIST BIOGRAPHY

An artist Biography is required per entry - maximum 80 words

0/100

Entry into the $500 Young Sculpture Prize? Open to artists under 25 years of age

PART 2: TERMS & CONDITIONS

All Artists are to read the SIG 2026 terms and conditions before completing their application.

CLICK HERE to view the conditions of entry.

PRIZES & AWARDS

· $30,000 Sculptures in the Garden & Mid-Western Regional Council Acquisition Prize

· $10,000 Friends of Sculptures in the Garden Acquisition Prize

· $10,000 Fernside Pastoral Company Acquisition Prize

The winning entries for these 3 major acquisition prizes will receive the allocated prize money and the artwork will become part of the Mid-Western Regional Council public art collection. Entries must be suitable for permanent outdoor installation and consideration will be given to safety of the work, transportation and installation requirements, ongoing maintenance and susceptibility to vandalism.

· $5,000 Buchanan Mudgee Hospital Acquisition Prize

The winning entry for the Buchanan Prize will receive $5,000 in prize money, and the artwork will be acquired by Mudgee Hospital to become part of its public art collection. Entries can be hanging or freestanding, and can be either indoor sculpture or outdoor-suitable pieces.

· $2,000 Mudgee Region Tourism Small Sculpture Prize Acquisition Prize (for works under 15cm in any one direction)

· $2,000 CAA Artistic Merit Prize (non-acquisition)

· $500 People's Choice Award (non-acquisition)

· $500 Young Sculptor Achievement Prize (non-acquisition prize for under 25yrs)

· Exhibition at the Rosby Gallery in 2027 Prize

· $300 The Sculptors Society Sensory Sculpture Prize (non-acquisition)

PART 3: ARTWORK DETAILS

Select the TOTAL number of works you wish to submit;

ARTWORK 1

TITLE OF WORK

MATERIALS:

Height (cm)

Width (cm)

Depth (cm)

Weight (kg)

SALE PRICE :

(inclusive of 25% sales commission and GST where applicable)

ARTIST STATEMENT: maximum 40 words to be used in the catalogue

0/50

Is your sculpture suitable for permanent outdoor installation and can remain outdoors for the full duration of the exhibition?

EDITION: Is this work part of an edition?

List the edition:

e.g. 1/5

MULTIPLES:

If your work is available as a multiple, please indicate how many you wish to exhibit and the price per piece.

PAST EXHIBITIONS:

List any previous exhibitions where this artwork has been displayed, including exhibition name and year if possible.

Artwork & Installation NOTES:

Outline any installation requirements—e.g. plinth needed, site specific, or machinery such as bobcat required.

IMAGE SUBMISSION:

Each work submitted must include at least two high-quality JPEG images (minimum 300 dpi). The second image should be taken from a different angle to provide a fuller view of the work.

Please note: These images are essential to the selection process and will also be used in the official exhibition catalogue.

If you're experiencing difficulty resizing your images, you can email them directly to sig@rosby.com.au

Upload Image 1

Select File

Upload Image 2

Select File

* Image 2 is to show a different angle

PRIZE NOMINATIONS:

Please read the eligibility requirements for each prize category carefully before making your selections below.

MWRC, FRIENDS of SIG & FERNSIDE AQUISITION PRIZES
Tick the prize nomination box below if you would like your work considered for these acquisition prizes. Winning artists will recieve the allocated prize money and the artwork will become part of the Mid-Western Regional Council Public Art Collection.

To be eligiable, works must be:

Suitable for permanent outdoor installation
Durable and safe for public display
Appropriate for long-term maitenance and exposure to weather.

Consideration will also be given to transportation, installation requirements and susceptibility to vandalism. Read more HERE

BUCHANAN MUDGEE HOSPITAL ACQUISITION PRIZE

Tick the prize nomination box below if you would like your work to be considered for this $5,000 acquisition prize. The winning artwork will recive the allocated prize money and become part of the Mudgee Hospital Public Art Collection.

Eligiable works may be:

Hanging or freestanding
Indoor sculptures or outdoor-suitable pieces

ACQUISITION PRIZE ELIGIBILITY

Please select which acquisition prizes you would like this work to be considered for:

Entry into $300 Sculptors Society Sensory Sculpture prize?

Please explain how your piece can be experienced without relying on sight for Sensory Prize:

The Sensory Prize celebrates works experienced through touch, sound, or smell—designed to engage those with vision impairment.

ARTWORK 2

TITLE OF WORK

MATERIALS:

Height (cm)

Width (cm)

Depth (cm)

Weight (kg)

SALE PRICE :

(inclusive of 25% sales commission and GST where applicable)

ARTIST STATEMENT: maximum 40 words to be used in the catalogue

0/50

Is your sculpture suitable for permanent outdoor installation and can remain outdoors for the full duration of the exhibition?

EDITION: Is this work part of an edition?

List the edition:

e.g. 1/5

MULTIPLES:

If your work is available as a multiple, please indicate how many you wish to exhibit and the price per piece.

PAST EXHIBITIONS:

List any previous exhibitions where this artwork has been displayed, including exhibition name and year if possible.

Artwork & Installation NOTES:

Outline any installation requirements—e.g. plinth needed, site specific, or machinery such as bobcat required.

IMAGE SUBMISSION:
Each work submitted must include at least two high-quality JPEG images (minimum 300 dpi). The second image should be taken from a different angle to provide a fuller view of the work.

Please note: These images are essential to the selection process and will also be used in the official exhibition catalogue.

If you're experiencing difficulty resizing your images, you can email them directly to sig@rosby.com.au

Upload Image 1

Select File

Upload Image 2

Select File

Image 2 is to show a different angle from image 1

ACQUISITION PRIZE ELIGIBILITY

Please select which acquisition prizes you would like this work to be considered for:

Entry into $300 Sculptors Society Sensory Sculpture prize?

Please explain how your piece can be experienced without relying on sight for Sensory Prize:

The Sensory Prize celebrates works experienced through touch, sound, or smell—designed to engage those with vision impairment.

ARTWORK 3

TITLE OF WORK

MATERIALS:

Height (cm)

Width (cm)

Depth (cm)

Weight (kg)

SALE PRICE :

(inclusive of 25% sales commission and GST where applicable)

ARTIST STATEMENT: maximum 40 words to be used in the catalogue

0/50

Is your sculpture suitable for permanent outdoor installation and can remain outdoors for the full duration of the exhibition?

EDITION: Is this work part of an edition?

List the edition:

e.g. 1/5

MULTIPLES:

If your work is available as a multiple, please indicate how many you wish to exhibit and the price per piece.

PAST EXHIBITIONS:

List any previous exhibitions where this artwork has been displayed, including exhibition name and year if possible.

Artwork & Installation NOTES:

Outline any installation requirements—e.g. plinth needed, site specific, or machinery such as bobcat required.

IMAGE SUBMISSION:
Each work submitted must include at least two high-quality JPEG images (minimum 300 dpi). The second image should be taken from a different angle to provide a fuller view of the work.

Please note: These images are essential to the selection process and will also be used in the official exhibition catalogue.

If you're experiencing difficulty resizing your images, you can email them directly to sig@rosby.com.au

Upload Image 1

Select File

Upload Image 2

Select File

Image 2 is to show a different angle from image 1

ACQUISITION PRIZE ELIGIBILITY

Please select which acquisition prizes you would like this work to be considered for:

Entry into $300 Sculptors Society Sensory Sculpture prize?

Please explain how your piece can be experienced without relying on sight for Sensory Prize:

The Sensory Prize celebrates works experienced through touch, sound, or smell—designed to engage those with vision impairment.

ARTWORK 4

TITLE OF WORK

MATERIALS:

Height (cm)

Width (cm)

Depth (cm)

Weight (kg)

SALE PRICE :

(inclusive of 25% sales commission and GST where applicable)

ARTIST STATEMENT: maximum 40 words to be used in the catalogue

0/50

Is your sculpture suitable for permanent outdoor installation and can remain outdoors for the full duration of the exhibition?

EDITION: Is this work part of an edition?

List the edition:

e.g. 1/5

MULTIPLES:

If your work is available as a multiple, please indicate how many you wish to exhibit and the price per piece.

PAST EXHIBITIONS:

List any previous exhibitions where this artwork has been displayed, including exhibition name and year if possible.

Artwork & Installation NOTES:

Outline any installation requirements—e.g. plinth needed, site specific, or machinery such as bobcat required.

IMAGE SUBMISSION:
Each work submitted must include at least two high-quality JPEG images (minimum 300 dpi). The second image should be taken from a different angle to provide a fuller view of the work.

Please note: These images are essential to the selection process and will also be used in the official exhibition catalogue.

If you're experiencing difficulty resizing your images, you can email them directly to sig@rosby.com.au

Upload Image 1

Select File

Upload Image 2

Select File

Image 2 is to show a different angle from image 1

ACQUISITION PRIZE ELIGIBILITY

Please select which acquisition prizes you would like this work to be considered for:

Entry into $300 Sculptors Society Sensory Sculpture prize?

Please explain how your piece can be experienced without relying on sight for Sensory Prize:

The Sensory Prize celebrates works experienced through touch, sound, or smell—designed to engage those with vision impairment.

PART 4: PAYMENT DETAILS

ENTRY FEE

PAYMENT OPTIONS:

There is a $30 administration entry fee charged PER ARTIST

The entry fee of $30 can be paid by direct deposit to:

Account Name: SCULPTURES IN THE GARDEN

BSB: 082 726

Account No: 39 201 8436

Please ensure artist name is in the transaction description.

Payment Complete?

Reference Number:

Artist Entry Fee

AUDDescription

Credit Card Details
First Name	Last Name
Credit Card Number	Security Code
Card Expiration

PART 5: CHECKLIST & IMPORTANT DATES

ENTRY FORM CHECKLIST:

IMPORTANT DATES

Submission deadline: Friday 31st July 2026

Selected finalists announced: Friday 14th August 2026

Installation: Selected finalists will be allocated a specific installation date between: 5th - 8th October 2026

Announcement of Major Prizes: Friday 9th October 2026

Announcement of People's Choice Award: Sunday 25th October 2026

Exhibition opens: 10am Saturday 10th October 2026

Exhibition closes: 4pm Sunday 25th October 2026

Removal of works after 4pm 25th October, 10am - 4pm Monday 26th October or by appointment.

For more information visit www.sculpturesinthegarden.com.au

All queries regarding the exhibition and entry form can be made to

Kay Norton-Knight: 0428 635 993 kay@rosby.com.au

Amber Norton-Knight: 0414 942 917 amber@rosby.com.au

SCULPTURES IN THE GARDEN

PO Box 3, Mudgee 2850

P: 0428 635 993

E: sig@rosby.com.au

www.sculpturesinthegarden.com.au