By the mountain and the sea
Entries Are Now Closed
Thank you so much to the artists who have entered artworks into this year’s exhibition. We will be in touch with the successful artists before the end of January.
David Jensz – New Judge for 2025 event
We are very excited to have David Jensz as the new judge for the 2025 event. David is an innovative contemporary sculptor whose practice spans studio-based works and public art commissions. His practice is informed by physics and contemporary theories of space and time as well as how the planet is impacted by climate and human intervention.
David holds a graduate diploma in Sculpture from the Canberra School of Art and taught sculpture and drawing part-time at the Australian National University, School of Art and Design until 2017. He has exhibited widely in Australia and overseas including New York, Thailand, Japan, New Zealand and India. He has been the recipient of prestigious awards and grants including Australia Council and Asialink residencies and grants.
David has work in collections in Australia and Overseas including the National Gallery of Australia, university collections and regional museums and galleries. David is a freelance artist who works from his purpose built studio at Murrumbateman, near Canberra.
Victoria Nelson – Curator
Victoria Nelson is a versatile, experienced artist with major commissions and a deep appreciation of Bermagui’s natural environment.
Victoria is aiming to build on the practical support for exhibitors provided by Sculpture Bermagui, focusing on an easier process for sculptors ‘to exhibit, sell their work and have a fantastic time doing so’ at the annual Bermagui exhibition.
Carolyn Killen – Curator
Victoria is joined in 2025 by Carolyn Killen, former proprietor of the Ivy Hill Gallery near Bermagui.
Carolyn has recently brought her expertise in art and sculpture to exhibiting a collection from some of Australia’s best regional artists in Cootamundra.
Selection Criteria
Our Selection Committee will select sculptures from those that have been entered for the exhibition based on the following criteria:
- Original Concept
- Professional standard
- Suitability of Materials
- Readiness for Display
- Suitability for Public Display (OH&S)
Presentation of photographic image(s) is vital for the selection committee to be able to make decisions.
For detailed information on our terms and conditions please see the Exhibiting at Sculpture Bermagui 2025 document.
Need to know
Entries close: Wednesday 15th January 2025
Notification of selection: Friday 31 January 2025
Bump in starts: Thursday 6th March 2025
Bump in concludes: Friday 7th March 2025
Volunteer induction: Friday 7th March 2025
Judging commences: Friday 7th March 2025
Event open to the public: Saturday 8th March to Sunday 16th March 2025
Awards presentation: Friday 7th March 2025 (invitation only event)
Bump out: Sunday 16th and Monday 17th March 2025
Artist resources
To assist in supporting your practice and preparing to exhibit your work, you may find some of this information helpful:
- Create NSW – Applications for Small Project Grants (Quick Response) are open.
- National Association for the Visual Arts – NAVA The National Association for the Visual Arts (NAVA) leads advocacy, policy and action for a contemporary Australian arts sector that’s ambitious and fair. NAVA provides information, training, support and help needed to work for yourself in the creative and cultural industries
- South East Arts is the regional arts and cultural development organisation covering the Bega Valley, Eurobodalla and Snowy Monaro council areas. SEA actively support the ongoing development of, and participation in, arts and culture throughout the NSW South East region. South East Arts staff are available to help artists, arts organisations and community groups to apply for arts related grants and to assist in finding funding opportunities. Please contact them for assistance or advice.