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SUMMARY:Castaways Sculpture Awards - Main Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:This spring\, experience the City of Rockingham’s iconic Castaways Sculpture Awards from 24 October to 1 November 2026. \nCastaways\, named after the discarded items found on local beaches\, is an annual sculptural exhibition that transforms the Rockingham Foreshore into an outdoor gallery\, featuring innovative artworks created from recycled and repurposed materials. \nProudly supported by Fremantle Ports with a $27\,250 prize pool across three distinct exhibitions – including the Main Exhibition\, the Maquette and Small Sculpture Exhibition\, and the Schools Exhibition – Castaways showcases the creativity and talent of Western Australian artists. \nThere’s plenty to do at Castaways\, with additional events and activities such as: \n\nJudges’ Tour: A special guided tour on Opening Day led by the Castaways Judges and Curator\, providing behind-the-scenes commentary.\nTactile Tours: Free tours where people with disability\, along with their loved ones\, can touch and interact with selected artworks. \nArtist Talks: Hear from select Main Exhibition artists about their creative processes for bringing their sculpture to life.\nSustainability Pop-Up: An educational pop-up where you can enjoy interactive games and learn how to reduce plastics in your daily life. \nProfessional Development Session: Hear from speakers with decades of art experience and learn how to navigate the world of public art commissions.\n\nTo learn more\, head to Visit Castaways or chat with our friendly staff at the Information Tent\, open daily from 9am – 5pm down on the Rockingham Foreshore. Be sure to pick up a free catalogue and cast your vote for the Fremantle Ports People’s Choice Award to go into the draw to win $500. \nAccessibility\nThe City of Rockingham is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming experience where everyone can enjoy the Castaways Sculpture Awards. Check the Visit Castaways page for detailed information on accessibility at Castaways\, such as: \n\nTactile Tours\nBeach wheelchairs and walkers\nBeach matting\nAccessible facilities\nAccessible parking.\n\nIf you require assistance planning your visit or have specific accessibility requirements\, please contact the City before your visit.  \nArtwork credit: Marite Norris\, Sky Signal (detail)\, 2025.
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LOCATION:Rockingham Foreshore\, Rockingham\, WA\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Castaways Sculpture Awards - Artist Talks
DESCRIPTION:Hear from a selection of Castaways Sculpture Awards Main Exhibition artists about their concepts and creative processes in designing and developing a sculpture of exhibition standard. Learn how their works evolved from initial ideas and material choices to the engineering required to bring each piece to life.  \nPick up a free exhibition catalogue from the Information Tent between 9am and 5pm and check the latest session times. \nArtist talks are free and bookings are not required. Just meet at the artist’s sculpture on the Foreshore before the scheduled start time. \nSession times\nSunday 25 October\n\n10am: Ben Veljacich\n10.30am: Sheryl Chant\n11am: Anita Staaden\n11.30am: Alan and Loren Brinck\n12pm: Tia Monument\n1pm: Chamonix Higginson\n1.30pm: Claire Garcia-Webb\n2pm: Sean Adamas\n2.30pm: Rene Lehner\n\nSaturday 31 October\n\n10am: Mike Walmsley\n\nSunday 1 November\n\n10.30am: Marite Norris\n11am: Liliana Stafford\n11.30am: Georgia Zoric\n\nAccessibility\nThe City of Rockingham is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming experience where everyone can enjoy the Castaways Sculpture Awards. Check the Visit Castaways page for detailed information on accessibility at Castaways\, such as: \n\nTactile Tours\nBeach wheelchairs and walkers\nBeach matting\nAccessible facilities\nAccessible parking.\n\nIf you require assistance planning your visit or have specific accessibility requirements\, please contact the City before your visit.  \nArtwork credit: Nicole Steenhof\, Unravelling Grief\, 2023. \nEvent Sessions: 25 October 2026\, 10am-3pm31 October 2026\, 10am-10.30am1 November 2026\, 10.30am-12pm
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LOCATION:Rockingham Foreshore\, Rockingham\, WA\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Castaways Sculpture Awards - Tactile Tours
DESCRIPTION:People with disability\, including those who are blind or vision impaired\, along with their friends and family\, are invited to attend a Tactile Tour of the Castaways Sculpture Awards Main Exhibition\, where they can touch and interact with selected artworks.  \nConducted by DADAA\, Tactile Tours are specifically designed for visitors with disability and allow participants to safely explore artworks through touch while learning about the artists\, materials and creative process. \nBookings\nTactile Tours are free\, however bookings are essential.  \nFor more information and to book\, please contact Jacqueline Homer at DADAA via jacqueline@dadaa.org.au or 0400 111 018. \nSession times\nMonday 26 October\n\n10.15am – 11.15am\n11.30am – 12.30pm\n\nThursday 29 October\n\n10.15am – 11.15am\n11.30am – 12.30pm*\n\n* AUSLAN interpretation is available on Thursday 29 October from 11.30am – 12.30pm. \nAccessibility\nThe City of Rockingham is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming experience where everyone can enjoy the Castaways Sculpture Awards. Check the Visit Castaways page for detailed information on accessibility at Castaways\, such as: \n\nBeach wheelchairs and walkers\nBeach matting\nAccessible facilities\nAccessible parking.\n\nIf you require assistance planning your visit or have specific accessibility requirements\, please contact the City before your visit.  \nArtwork credit: Paul Fontanini\, Casting with Nature – Hollow Jarrah\, 2023 \nEvent Sessions: 26 October 2026\, 10.15am-12.30pm29 October 2026\, 10.15am-12.30pm
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