Sculpture in the Garden Wollongong continues to grow as a premier biennial exhibition, attracting over 66,000 visitors in 2025 to the stunning grounds of the Wollongong Botanic Garden.
Now returning for its sixth edition in 2027, applications are open to Australia-based artists working across sculpture and environmental installation.
Why apply?
Selected artists will have the opportunity to:
- Exhibit in a high-profile outdoor setting
- Reach tens of thousands of visitors
- Sell their work
- Compete for prize money, including:
- 🏆 Acquisitive Sculpture Prize $40,000
- 🌱 Ephemeral Sculpture Prize $10,000
About the location
Set on Dharawal Country, in the foothills of Mt Keira (Djeera), the 27-hectare Wollongong Botanic Garden is one of the city’s most treasured green spaces. Home to diverse plant collections and rich wildlife habitats, the Garden has held a special place in the community’s heart for over 50 years.
Key Dates
- Applications open: 29 June 2026
- Applications close: 31 August 2026
Image credits:
- 2025 SITGW artist Glenn Barkley’s work Of Cicadas and Bones
- Stephanie Quirk, I belong under the sun– photo by Billie Acosta
- Nicole Allen, Bums on Seats – photo by Tad Souden
- Dr Virginia Keft’s Nuwa ganda – photo by Oliver Rissi
- Greer Taylor, collecting tears – photo by Tad Souden
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