Friends of Castaways Sculpture Awards

13/04/2026

We can’t wait to see your entries for the 2026 Castaways Sculpture Awards 🌊⚓

With entries closing soon on Thursday 23 April, make sure you have all the information you need for a successful (and sturdy) submission.

From seabirds to strong coastal winds, sculptures on the Rockingham Foreshore need to be built to handle the elements, which is why the City has engaged a structural engineer to support artists entering the Main Exhibition.

You can download the Artwork Design Info Packet and watch the Information Webinar recording at rockingham.wa.gov.au/castaways 📝

Damien Gavillet ‘Orbital’ 2025.

30/03/2026

Entries for Castaways 2026 are now open, and close at 4pm on 23 April 2026.

The City of Rockingham’s signature arts and culture event – the Castaways Sculpture Awards - returns to the Rockingham Foreshore from Saturday 24 October to Sunday 1 November 2026, celebrating artistic innovation, environmental awareness and community creativity.

Each year, artists transform repurposed materials into thoughtprovoking works that inspire thousands of visitors to consider positive environmental change.

Castaways offers a total prize pool of $27,250 (nonacquisitive) across three curated exhibitions:

• Main Exhibition – Rockingham Foreshore
• Schools Exhibition – Rockingham Foreshore
• Maquette and Small Sculpture Exhibition – Rockingham Arts Centre

With a range of categories, Castaways offers opportunities for artists of all ages and experience levels:

• $10,000 Major Award – excellence in sculpture incorporating 30% visible aluminium.
• $5,000 Sustainability Award – for creativity using recycled or repurposed materials with a strong sustainability message.
• $5,000 Innovation Award – for outstanding concept, vision and innovative use of materials.
• $2,500 Maquette and Small Sculpture Award.
• $2,000 Local Resident Award – open to artists residing within the district.
• $500 Secondary School Award.
• $500 Primary School Award.
• People’s Choice Awards – Main Exhibition ($1,000), Maquette and Small Sculpture Exhibition ($500), Schools Exhibition ($250).
All works must consist of at least 65% recycled materials.

Image: Kim Perrier, De-Vine (detail), 2025

30/10/2025

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30/10/2025

Final weekend!

This spring, experience the City of Rockingham’s iconic Castaways Sculpture Awards from 25 October to 2 November 2025. Named for the discarded items, or 'castaways,' found on local beaches, this annual outdoor exhibition showcases imaginative sculptures created from recycled and repurposed materials, set against the stunning Rockingham Foreshore.

With a $27,250 prize pool and three unique exhibitions - including the Main Exhibition, the Maquette and Small Sculpture Exhibition, and the Schools Exhibition - Castaways is a vibrant celebration of Western Australian talent, highlighting the power of sustainability and creativity.

Don’t miss Artist Talks and Tactile Tours throughout the event, offering deeper insights into the artworks and inspiration for how you can incorporate sustainable practices in your life. Join us to celebrate artistic innovation and environmental awareness.

Visit rockingham.wa.gov.au/castaways for more details.

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Congratulations to the winners!

30/10/2025

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The Castaways Sculpture Awards 2025 isn’t just at Rockingham Foreshore. 👇

Explore the Maquette and Small Sculpture Exhibition at Rockingham Arts Centre, where small works make a big impact – like 'Opie' by Angela Delury:

"Opie, like his maker, is a playful assemblage of bits and pieces collected on life’s journey – not polished, not perfect, but creatively patched together and proud to share what is inside." ❤️

On display from Saturday 25 October to Sunday 2 November. Open daily 9am-5pm (extended hours during Castaways). ⏰

More info at rockingham.wa.gov.au/castaways

With thanks to our 2025 sponsor Fremantle Ports.