SW26 Artist Application Form

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ARTIST ENTRY APPLICATION

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

Up to 80 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 2026 SWELL Sculpture Festival.

To preview the application, please download the PDF document here. Please note that this PDF is for reference only — emailed PDF forms will not be accepted.

SW26 Artist Application Preview Form

If you would like to review the SWELL Sculpture Festival Terms and Conditions prior to applying, as well as Creative Australia’s First Nations Cultural and Intellectual Property guidelines, please click the PDF documents below.

SW26 Terms and Conditions Form
Creative Australia’s First Nations Cultural and Intellectual Property Guidelines

Applications close: Midnight, 31 January 2026

Need assistance? Contact the SWELL team at artist@swellsculpture.com.au
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First Name + Last Name* This field is required.
First Name
Last Name
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Name of Group or OrganisationPlease click next of not required
Name of Group or Organisation if not a sole Artist
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Primary Applicant Email* This field is required.This will be your default email for all correspondence
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Address of Primary Applicant* This field is required.
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Morocco
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Myanmar
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Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
Netherlands
Netherlands Antilles
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New Zealand
Nicaragua
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Togo
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Tonga
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Trinidad and Tobago
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Turkey
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Date of birth* This field is required.
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Mobile Phone* This field is required.
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ABN* This field is required.
if you are an International Artist please enter "international" if you do not have an Australian Business Number (ABN)
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GST Registered* This field is required.
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Do you identify with any of the following?* This field is required.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
Culturally or linguistically diverse
Person with disability
None of the above
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ARTIST/GROUP COLLABORATIONAre you collaborating with any other artists on this work?
YESNO
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Please list the full names of all collaborating artists
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Artist/s Website* This field is required.
(If you don't have a website, enter "N/A" in the box above)
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Facebook* This field is required.
e.g. @swellsculpture (If you don't have a Facebook account, enter "N/A" in the box above)
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Instagram* This field is required.
e.g. @swellsculpture (If you don't have an Instagram account, enter "N/A" in the box above)
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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.* This field is required.
100 words or less
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Curriculum Vitae (CV) - please upload your one page brief CV. Please wait for file to upload before continuing* This field is required.
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Are you represented by a gallery or agent? if so who?* This field is required.
If you are not represented, enter "N/A" in the box above
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AWARD ELIGIBILITY

Artists are encouraged to identify their award eligibility. Categories are identified below. Please indicate to the best of your knowledge.

Note: Emerging Artist Award Eligibility
You are in the early stage of your career but yet to establish a solid reputation as an artist amongst art critics, art buyers, and art galleries. Eligibility will be assessed on each artist nomination in reference to the artist’s intention and history of work.
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Please select eligible award/s:If you identify with more than one please select.
Environmental Awareness Award
Indigenous Artist Award
Young Artist Award (25 and under)
Emerging Artist Award
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What stage are you in your career* This field is required.
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Professional Artist
Mid Career Artist
Emerging Artist
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Video File UploadPlease click next if not required
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Sculpture Title* This field is required.This is the Title name of your sculpture and will be included in all publications and references.
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Year sculpture was made, or will be completed by* This field is required.E.g 2024, 2025 or 2026
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Dimensions - Height (mm)* This field is required.
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Dimensions - Width (mm)* This field is required.
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Dimensions - Length (mm)* This field is required.
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Footprint of Installation (mm x mm)* This field is required.The amount of ground area your sculpture or installation will occupy
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Weight of Work (kg)* This field is required.
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Materials* This field is required.E.g. Steel, copper and paint
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SCULPTURE SALE PRICE
This price will be printed in program

COMMISSION - 20%

A commission of 20% 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 20% 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 20% commission to each sculpture

How to calculate the Sculpture Sale Price

Formula for this:

Sculpture Sale Price (incl. GST if registered)

= Artist sale price (incl. GST if registered) /0.8

SWELL's commission must include GST.
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Is the sculpture for sale?* This field is required.
Yes
No
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Sculpture Sale Price AUD $* This field is required.(Including 20% commission as per formula above including GST if registered) N/A if not for sale
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Individual Sculpture Sale Prices AUD $Sale price for individual pieces if applicable. (Including 20% commission as per formula above)
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If you plan on creating a series of sculptures, please indicate the number of editions that will be cast/created. For example if you are creating a bronze sculpture, and plan to cast 9 additional sculptures, 10 in total, please indicate as 1 of 10Please click next if not required
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Are you applying for external funding to support your participation in SWELL 2026?* This field is required.
No
Yes
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If your funding application is unsuccessful, will you still participate in SWELL?* This field is required.
No
Yes
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Have you exhibited or applied to exhibit this sculpture in another exhibition?* This field is required.
No
Yes
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Does your work intersect with any Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP)* This field is required.
YESNO
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ICIP Details* This field is required.Does your work intersect with any Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP)If so please provide your ICIP details here. For more information please refer to Creative Australia’s First Nations Cultural and Intellectual Property in the Arts guide.
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ICIP Description* This field is required.1. Provide full and complete details of the ICIP 2. Full and complete details of all Material that incorporates ICIP:
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Traditional CustodiansEnter details of the Traditional Custodians of the ICIP (if known at the time of time of signing this Agreement).
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Restrictions on use of ICIPDetails of the ICIP: The Artist notifies SWELL Sculpture Festival that ICIP exist and restrictions on its use. Notified restrictions on the use of the ICIP.
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Acknowledgement of ICIP of Traditional Custodians* This field is required.1. Insert the acknowledgement in the form notified by the recipients or as follows: "This work embodies traditional ritual knowledge of the [NAME] Community. It was created with the consent of the custodians of the Community. Dealing with any part of this artwork for any purpose that has not been authorised by the custodians may constitute a serious breach of the customary laws of the [NAME] Community." 2. Notify any circumstances where acknowledgement is required (if any)
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Consent from Traditional Custodians[Insert details of the free, prior, informed and written consent obtained by the Recipient from the Traditional Custodians in relation to the use of the ICIP, including the names of the individuals who were appropriately authorised to represent the Traditional Custodians, the date consent was obtained, the process followed by the Recipient to obtain the consent and the terms of the consent. For any Existing Material or Third Party Material which incorporates ICIP, insert full and complete details concerning the original incorporation of the ICIP into that Material, including the process followed by the Recipient or third party (as applicable) to engage with and obtain consent from the Traditional Custodians of the ICIP
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Payment to Traditional CustodiansInsert details of the payment/s or other form of compensation (if any) made by the Recipient to the Traditional Custodians in relation to the use of the ICIP by the Recipient
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Artwork Statement - should be written in third person .* This field is required.Max 90 words
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Optional: Kids statementPlease click next of not required
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Please indicate whether your sculpture is completed or currently in progress* This field is required.Tick one of the below options
Completed Work - please supply completed images
Work in Progress - please supply supporting documentation
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Detailed images and/or drawings of your proposed sculpture* This field is required.Can be concept or complete - You can upload multiple images.
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Please upload high resolution images of your sculpture* This field is required.This image will be used for digital & print marketing and printed program.
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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
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Machinery required* This field is required.You may select more than one option
Tractor
Telehandler
Crane
Forklift
No machinery required
Other
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Installation Method GuideYour installation method statement should clearly outline how you plan to install your sculpture and what will be required prior to your arrival on site. Please include details about any foundation preparation, footings, plinths, materials, lighting, fixings, or machinery needed for installation. This information helps ensure a safe, efficient and well-supported installation process. Artists are required to provide a detailed and accurate plan specific to their sculpture.
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Upload your complete installation method (multiple file upload is possible) * This field is required.
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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.

See the sample site map below. For a detailed and up-to-date overview of the exhibition grounds, please refer to the ‘Terms and Conditions’ section for a link to the comprehensive live SWELL site map.

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.

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.
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SWELL Sculpture Festival Map
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Preferred Placement of Sculpture* This field is required.You are welcome to select your preference(s). The final placement will be decided by the Artistic Director/Curator
On the beach / sand - beach ocean side
On the beach / Sand - The Alley
Along the Northern Grassed Walkway
Currumbin Rock (on the northern end of the beach)
Elephant Rock (next to the Currumbin SLSC)
Along the Southern Grass Walkway towards Flat Rock
Len Wort Park Dune Area
Kropp Park / Kids Elements Park
Flat Rock Beach Area
Flat Rock Grass Area
Open to any placement option
Other
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Will you be installing your own sculpture?* This field is required.
Yes
No
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How would you rate your work with regard to public interaction?* This field is required.
Please Select
Please Select
Delicate
Semi Durable
Durable
Heavy Duty
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LIGHTING AND MIXED MEDIA

SWELL Sculpture Festival has a limited number of powered sites available for artworks that require electricity or media components. If your sculpture includes lighting, sound, moving parts, or other powered elements, please indicate this in your application.

A detailed lighitng/ electrical plan must be provided, outlining your specific electrical requirements, including voltage, connection type, load and any additional equipment you intend to supply. This information will assist our team in assessing feasibility and ensuring the safe and effective installation of your work.

Lighting provided by SWELL!
SWELL provides each exhibiting artist with low-voltage lighting for the duration of the festival to ensure sculptures are safely and effectively illuminated at night. Please note that this lighting is designed for general visibility and ambience, if your artwork requires specific or additional lighting, please include these details in your installation plan.
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Does your work have additional lighting or media component?* This field is required.Please specify if your artwork requires additional lighting beyond what is provided by SWELL
Yes
No
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Do you require power or an electrical site?
Yes
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Additional lighting plan / informationThere are limited sites with access to power, please give details of lighting or media components and power requirements and we will do our best to accommodate lighting
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Are you interested in conducting Artist Talks during the exhibition?* This field is required.
Yes
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Are you interested in contributing as a Volunteer during the exhibition?* This field is required.
Yes
No
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SWELL SMALLS GALLERY 2026 * This field is required.Applications for the Smalls Gallery will open later in the year, and participating artists will be notified once submissions are available.
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How did you hear about SWELL* This field is required.
SWELL Website
Facebook
Arts Newsletter
Instagram
Arts Website
Twitter
NAVA
Arts Hub
Gallery
Art Almanac
Eyeline Magazine
Art Guide
Friend
Art Monthly
An Artist
Other
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TERMS AND CONDITIONSYou must read these terms and conditions thoroughly.
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Please click on 'terms and conditions' for link to document.* This field is required.
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APPLICATION FEE

An application fee of $55 AUD (including GST) is required for each submission.

Please note that payment must be received before your application can be processed.

Check the box below to confirm that you have made payment.

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