Artist Applications

Artists are invited to apply to exhibit in the 25th annual SWELL Sculpture Festival which will transform Currumbin Beach into a stunning outdoor gallery for 10 days in September.

Highlights

• Artist submissions can comprise of completed works, works in progress or concepts
• Entries close 31st January 2027 at midnight
• Exhibition dates for our 2027 exhibition are September 9 – 19 on Currumbin Beach, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
• SWELL Sculpture is QLD’s largest outdoor exhibition of up to 100 sculptures by local, national and international artists
• Artists Awards Pool over $37k
• SWELL Sculpture will provide installation support and an artist subsidy per artwork
• SWELL Sculpture is a wonderful platform to promote your artwork and attracts national media coverage

Your application

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 and should include clear and comprehensive support documentation including:

• concept drawings that are to scale with front and side elevations
• all sculptural mediums & installations welcome
• support images of completed work or partly completed work
• information and drawings of the foundation and footings
• detail on any lighting included with the sculpture
• machinery required
• maintenance required during SWELL

Prior to completing your application, please prepare and collate all information to ensure you include all relevant information.