SW27 Artist Application Form

ARTIST/S SCULPTURE DETAILS

Please provide accurate and complete details about the artwork you are submitting for consideration
ARTIST ENTRY APPLICATION

SWELL Sculpture Festival (SWELL) is Queensland’s premier outdoor sculpture exhibition, transforming Currumbin Beach into an open gallery of awe-inspiring artworks.

Up to 100 large-scale sculptures are showcased from Currumbin Beach to Flat Rock, Tugun accompanied by a dynamic 10-day program of artist talks, workshops and community events.

We invite artists from across Australia and beyond to submit proposals for the 2027 SWELL Sculpture Festival.

DOWNLOAD THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS HERE

Applications close: Midnight, 31 January 2027

1. PLEASE SAVE YOUR FORM AS YOU GO (the save button is located at the end of the form).

2. TO BE ABLE TO SAVE AND COME BACK TO YOUR FORM YOU WILL NEED TO CREATE AN ACCOUNT - You will be directed to do this when you hit save.

3. PAYMENT WILL BE REQUIRED FOR YOUR FORM TO BE SUBMITTED.

Need assistance? Contact the SWELL team at artist@swellsculpture.com.au
ARTIST DETAILS

The artist listed in this section will be the primary contact for all correspondence regarding your application and participation in SWELL 2027.
First Name + Last Name

First NameLast Name
Name of Organisation or Arts Collaboration if Applicable
Organisation
Please list the full names of all collaborating artists
Email
example@example.com
Address of Primary Applicant

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

SuburbState

PostcodeCountry
Mobile Phone
Primary Applicant Only
Do you identify with any of the following?
DIGITAL AND SOCIAL MEDIA

Enter the address of your digital platforms, including collaborators if relevant.
Artist/s 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

Provide a short paragraph (100 words) about yourself and your artistic practice, including your background, medium and any key exhibitions or achievements
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.

100 words or less0/100
Optional Bio or Curriculum Vitae (CV) - please upload your one page Bio or CV. Please wait for file to upload before continuing

If you feel we need more info about you, upload it here
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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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Please save your progress as you go so you can come back later if needed.
Sculpture Title
Year sculpture was made, or will be completed by
Height (mm)
Width (mm)
Length (mm)
Weight of Work (kg)
If your work is made up of several pieces please indicate the overall footprint
L x W (mm)
If your work is made up of several pieces, how many pieces will there be
If you are not sure at this stage you may put approximately
Materials

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SCULPTURE SALE PRICE
This price will be printed in program

COMMISSION - 30%

A commission of 30% 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 30% 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 30% commission to each sculpture

Working out your Sculpture Price including SWELL's 30% commission

Artist asing price (plus gst if you are registered) / .70 = Final Sculpture Price
Sculpture Sale Price AUD $
Including SWELL's commission
If your sculpture is made up of several pieces that are available for individual sale, please list the individual sale prices
Have you exhibited or applied to exhibit this sculpture in another exhibition?
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 - should be written in third person (please note max 90 words).
Max words 90
Please indicate whether your sculpture is completed or currently in progress
Detailed images and/or drawings of your proposed sculpture

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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
Machinery required
Click here for Installation Method Requirements Guide
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 determine the placement of sculptures in consultation with the artist, taking into account all aspects of installation, including site conditions, footing requirements, access and safety considerations.

This is a sample map below

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. Site placement may be subject to change given working in the outdoor ever changing environment. The curator will have the final say.

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.
How would you rate your work with regard to public interaction?
Does your work have additional lighting or media component?
How did you hear about SWELL

Other
Reminder: use the Save button at the end of the form to keep your progress.
SWELL Sculpture Festival 2027 TERMS AND CONDITIONS
By ticking yes you agree the you have read, understood and agree to the TERMS AND CONDITIONS
APPLICATION FEE

An application fee of $60 AUD (including GST) is required for each submission.

Please note that payment must be received before your application can be submitted. If you are not ready to pay or having issues paying PLEASE SAVE YOUR FORM BEFORE CONTINUING OR EXISTING, if you are experiencing issues then contact us at artist@swellsculpture.com.au

Payment options:
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PAYMENT OPTIONS Check the box below to indicate which payment method you will use.

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Artist Application Fee By Card

$60 artist fee including GST plus card fee

$60.00 AUD

Total

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