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

Dates for Your Diary

 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.

Other Opportunities

 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/

Interesting Art

What’s on at McClelland Gallery!

https://mcclelland.org.au/?mc_cid=93846dc373&mc_eid=a78c852c9c

Sculptures in the Garden Mudgee

Sculptures in the Garden

Members' News

Heather Wilson

Gargoyles and Garden Ornaments

Bulleen Art and Garden, 6 Manningham Rd,Bulleen. 88503030

Ceramic sculpture

26 September — 20 October 2026

Editor's Inspiration and President's Letter

"Sculptures are drawings you fall over in the dark." — Henry Moore

Hello to all 213 members on our mailing list and welcome to Spring.

When I first joined the Association in 1993 or thereabouts there were 45 sculptors on the mailing list. Someone created, printed, folded and posted the newsletter to members - printed matter only rates…. Such a long time ago. And in those days meetings might be attended by 15 members - not every time, but for a particular speaker or issue. That’s a third of the members. These days there are greater calls on our time and attention. We now manage an advanced website - first dreamt in 1998, we have “cloud” computing for our exhibition entry forms - thank you Google. And we manage two, three or four exhibitions every year instead of just the faithful Annual & Awards.

Dates for Your Diary

 We send out emails to members regarding late notices for activities - on the other hand AGM's require notice.

Annual General Meeting for the Association of Sculptors of Victoria

Thursday 15 October 7:30pm @ Camberwell Community Centre. Nominations and Agenda items to secretary @sculptorsvictoria.asn.au

Other Opportunities

Red Art Gallery

https://www.redgallery.com.au/open-call/p/-red-art-prize-2027

Gippsland Sculpture Exhibition

7th -18th April 2027

Email Alert

From time to time sculptors receive emails through our website from site visitors. As it happens, as website administrator, I receive copies of those emails. Mostly I am happy to see that a sculptor’s work is attracting attention. Recently however a dozen emails came through - some emails for sculptors who are currently working, others for retired sculptors. The phone number looked weird  - a red flag.

So if you receive an email - check it carefully - your contact details are not exposed if you do not respond. You may have a contact for a good commission or you may not. Use your judgement. You may wish to contact me to discuss. 0418 971 897.

Cheers
Jenny Rickards

Mould Making Workshop

 www.roweadvanced.com.au 

The ASV held another successful workshop demonstrating mould making. It was run by Ryan Cambell from Rowe Advanced Materials/ Dalchem.

12 people attended and enjoyed the experience.

Not only did Ryan demonstrate numerous materials but also various ways of making moulds for more complex figures. He was very easy to talk to and willingly answered all our questions. Everything was set up and organised when we arrived and we came home with a finished mould.

Ryan would be willing to hold further workshops. For more information about their products go to the website or visit their outlet at 141 Herald Street Cheltenham.

Interesting Art

Eltham Rotary 2&3D Art Exhibition

Community Centre 29th August to 6th September

9:00 to 9:00

Melbourne Sculpture Biennale 2026: Soft Systems

OPEN: 8 - 25 October 2026 Billilla Mansion

Now or Never Melbourne Program

Until 30th August
Click to see more info about the Now or Never program: https://nowornever.melbourne.vic.gov.au/program?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23950370866&gbraid=0AAAAAppkFqUuukEXjjSygbqQwtF3FOG4C&gclid=Cj0KCQjw16_UBhCqARIsAIdOaXyxM9HP-U3X-HpB3n1LUN8rBWHH0r7Ua1dhJQC2z5wTqQIJ6SI55hsaArnSEALw_wcB

Members' News and Social Media

 Anne Anderson with Lachlan Drake

Exhibition in the old Kyneton Primary School
As it’s a fun family day out and Kyneton is only an hour’s drive from the CBD, hopefully some of our members will enjoy a day trip to one of the beautiful towns in Victoria’s Macedon Ranges.

Patrick Duffy – Artist Statement

LIFE BEYOND THE BOX: 2026 Exhibition
KANK WOLVERANG GALLERY
30 Main Road, Bakery Hill, Ballarat
10.30 – 5.00 Thursdays to Sundays in AUGUST 2026
Patrick Duffy - The Cardboard Guy 0425820077 Kank Wolverang Gallery

School Holiday Art