Editor's Inspiration and President's Letter for June 2026

“It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see.” (Henry David Thoreau)

 Hello Sculptors and congratulations!  

You have put on a great display of sculpture - all the exhibitors and organisers should be proud of yourselves.

We set up, recorded and then celebrated in fine style… there was a glitch when our judge, Suzette Wearne from McClelland Sculpture Park and Gallery was unable to judge the show - emergencies happen - oh dear! And then Daniel Agdag was contacted, stepped in and did a remarkable job of judging and commenting.

Dates for Your Diary

 Drinks, Nibble and chat

 7.30 Wed. 15th July @ 20 England Street Bentleigh East  

 

By the fireside with Gillian Govan: RSVP 0412122884

Mould Making Workshop

mould making with Ryan at Dalchem

HAVE YOU REGISTERED?

• 5th Aug
• $125 all materials included!
• 141 Herald Street Moorabbin

Other Opportunities

 Sculpture in the Gardens Mudgee

https://www.sculpturesinthegarden.com.au/artists-submission

Eltham Rotary Art Show

Eltham Art Show

Melbourne Prize for Urban Sculpture 2026

Enter | Melbourne Prize for Urban Sculpture 2026

Entries close 6th July

Interesting Art

Black Mark Discussion

Landscaping & Attribution in Public Sculpture | Black Mark

MELBOURNE PRIZE TRUST

Flower of the Alpine Sun, 2026 unveiled at Falls Creek
(Artist: Giovanni Veronesi)

Photos courtesy of Giovanni Veronesi

The 2026 ski season opening at Falls Creek earlier this month saw the unveiling of Giovanni Veronesi’s Flower of the Alpine Sun, 2026 – the highest altitude public artwork in Australia.

Visitors to the work are immersed in the alpine environment to share in a unique experience of this place, fostering an appreciation of the ecosystem to encourage awareness for its preservation for generations to come.

Convened in conjunction with the Melbourne Prize Trust, Giovanni Veronesi won the Falls Creek Gateway Public Art Commission. 

From the Members

Peta Tranquille "The Ruins"
image Rob Anderson Photography

“My name is Peta Tranquille and I recently won the Tina Wentcher second prize at the annual awards with my sculpture of vintage slides. I had a few artists ask if they could donate old slides for my future works.”

IF you have any old slides to donate could you please contact me, 

Peta on: petatranquille@gmail.com 0417903949.

Media

Social Media- Don’t forget to @ !!

Bonnie Cruickshank has joined the social media team!! I think most of you have noticed how this has given a boost to our social media.