Sculpture on the Edge 2024 - Art, Food and Natural Beauty
Fri 22 Nov 2024 - Sun 01 Dec 2024
A must do, must see, for lovers of art and nature
Sunshine Coast's premium art exhibition
Back for its 15th celebratory year, the annual Sculpture on the Edge sculpture competition, continues to flourish and grow and in 2024 is bigger and better than ever before, showcasing a creative feast of art, food and natural beauty.
Flaxton Gardens provides the spectacular backdrop for this cultural highlight - Image: author, Elaine de Wet
Flaxton Gardens, with its immaculate gardens and panoramic views of the coastline, naturally provides the spectacular backdrop for this nine-day cultural highlight on the Sunshine Coast’s annual calendar.
The exhibition includes workshops, artist talks and special events - Image: Sculpture on the Edge Sunshine Coast FB
Artworks in 2024 include indoor and outdoor sculptures - which are all for sale - across a variety of media and the winning artist will be awarded the $10,000 first prize, generously donated by Flaxton Gardens. The 2024 program includes the annual exhibition, workshops to entice you to get in touch with your inner artist, artist talks and special events, all aimed at creating a cultural experience for everyone to enjoy.
The clay Birdwing butterfly vine ladies are laden with large Richmond butterflies.
The Birdwing Butterfly Ladies by Monte Lupo - Collaborative work - Image: author, Elaine de Wet
This premium art exhibition is presented by Arts Connect Inc , a membership-driven not-for-profit organisation, based on the Sunshine Coast. Their artist members hail from as far south as Beerburrum and all the way up to Eumundi in the north, and all proudly offer a diverse range of skills and experience across many art forms.
The ceramic clay swimmers were created to be enjoyed and to make one smile, hopefully evoking a feeling of nostalgia and joy.
The Swimmers, Florence and Herbert by Neita Page - Image: author, Elaine de Wet
Arts Connect Inc.’s mission is to support and connect artists on the Sunshine Coast, whilst watching them thrive in a nurturing environment and providing the platform for creative work to be showcased to an engaged community.
SPECIAL EVENTS:
Image: www.events.humanitix.com
OPENING CELEBRATION: FRIDAY 22 NOVEMBER, 5.30pm to 8.00pm
The clay Sunflower Goddess is a symbol of loyalty and devotion to Mother Earth. The sunflowers that adorn the goddess express a deep admiration for the land that she lays on and her commitment to the environment.
Sunflower Goddess, by Monte Lupo - Collaborative work - Image: author, Elaine de Wet
OPENING NIGHT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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CLOSING CELEBRATION: SUNDAY 1 DECEMBER, 3.00pm to 5.00pm
'Black Rain' is a visual feast of repurposed aluminium ring-pull tabs and various other consumer waste. From handbags to hovering mandalas, the centrepiece is a ring-pull encrusted umbrella emitting black rain.
Black Rain by Denise Lamby - Image: author, Elaine de Wet
PRIZES TO BE ANNOUNCED AT THE CLOSING CELEBRATION:
Stained glass on a concrete base, the whimsical Throne of Games is a reminder to keep a light heart and to have fun!
Throne of Games by Glenys Fentiman - Image: author, Elaine de Wet
Natural beauty - Image: author, Elaine de Wet
Location: Flaxton Gardens, 313-323 Flaxton Drive, Flaxton QLD 4560
Dates and times: Saturday 23 November to Sunday 1st December, 8.00am to 2.00pm
Opening Celebration: Friday 22 November, 5.30pm to 8.00pm
Closing Celebration: Sunday 1 December, 3.00pm to 5.00pm
Sculptor Talks: Session 1: 10.00am and Session 2: 12.00noon
Entry Fee: Adults $10; Seniors or Concession: $5; Children under 18: FREE
Call: 0448 541 889
The Great Barrier Reef - a natural wonder, created in glass.
Reflection by Tina Cooper - Image: author, Elaine de Wet
With the generous support of its sponsors, Sculpture on the Edge continues to grow and delivers an incredible art experience to art lovers and visitors to the Sunshine Coast Hinterland.
The hand-carved wooden sculpture is of an Egret basking in the afternoon sun, inspired by the local bird species which use the wetlands to gracefully stalk their prey.
Artist, Darwin Smith - Image: author, Elaine de Wet
Sculpture on the Edge 2024 is starting on Saturday 23 November - with the Opening Celebration on the Friday prior, 22 November - and is running seven days a week until Sunday 1 December, from 8.00am until 2.00pm. Make sure you don't miss out on the Sunshine Coast's premier sculpture event, set in a premier location - a must-do, must-see, for lovers of art!
Author’s images were taken at Sculpture on the Edge, 2023
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