Sculpere Newsletter

Editor's Quote and President's Letter

“Life is art. Art is life. I never separate it.” – Ai Weiwei

President’s Message

October 15th will be our Annual General Meeting - the format is predictable - a guest speaker, the minutes of the previous AGM, reports on the year’s activities and the election of office bearers for 2027.

I met our guest speaker, Daniel Agdag, when he stepped up to lead the judging team at the Annual and Awards Exhibition. Jude Bridges Tull introduced Daniel after our invited judge was unexpectedly unavailable. And we were so grateful. Daniel’s considered and knowledgeable comments inspired not only the prize winners but all the sculptors and visitors as they took in the exhibition.

And his work is inspiring too - check it out at the Deakin Small Sculpture Prize, Mars Gallery or Daniel’s own website Daniel Agdag

Wednesday 30 September

Hi all members.

The Deakin Small Sculpture Award exhibition is really worth a visit. Please join us at 11.30 am, Wednesday 30th September to view these works.

It is always good to look at works like these as a group and discuss them. We will also be supporting fellow members as some are exhibiting and the artist who judged our work at our Annual is the recipient of a highly commended award. Daniel Agdad will also be talking about his art practice at our AGM in October.

Thursday 15 October

Exciting Artist Presentation at the next ASV meeting which will also be our AGM.

Lot 19 Spring Sculpture Prize

“Hi there,

I wanted to share an upcoming regional exhibition and event that may be of interest to artists part of the Association of Sculptors Victoria.

Since its inception in 2006, the Spring Sculpture Prize has been a key event in the Central Victorian artistic calendar. Featuring over $8,000 in prizes, independent judges with professional arts expertise, and a three-week exhibition, the prize is beloved by artists and visitors alike. This year will be the 20th anniversary of the prize.

The Spring Sculpture Prize is open to both emerging artists and established practitioners, with applications open through the Lot19 website: https://lot19.au/