Headland Sculpture on the Gulf 2011, Waiheke Island, is excited to announce significant awards recognising both artists and sculptures. New awards include the headland 2011 Premier Award; the Kinetic Sculpture Award and the Young Artist Award (under 29 years).
headland is the leading outdoor sculpture exhibition in New Zealand. All work is especially selected for the exhibition with careful attention to site locations for each work. Artist submissions are underway with enthusiastic first responses coming in.
"headland is a freight train of artistic opportunity both for you the artist and the visitor. Set in a beautiful location you will engage with a dynamic site specificity, large crowds and the forces of nature. This year we will focus on artistic excellence and chose those works that engage with the site and contemporary practice in exciting and rigorous ways. Good luck!” James McCarthy, selector, headland 2011
Next year’s headland Sculpture on the Gulf 2011 will be the fifth biennial exhibition set along Waiheke Island’s spectacular coastal walkway during from January 28 to February 20. New for the 2011 exhibition will be an exciting series of special sculptures including three works by Distinguished Invited Artists.
Artist’s submissions are being called now for the headland 2011 exhibition. A grant is provided to each selected artist to assist with production. Information and submission documents can be downloaded from the headland Sculpture on the Gulf website www.sculptureonthegulf.co.nz
All work for headland is selected especially for the exhibition. The selectors’ panel for 2011 all have national experience and include Trish Clark, Chairperson for the Advisory Panel for Public Art; Heather Galbraith, Senior Curator/Manager Curatorial Programmes at the City Gallery, Wellington, Te Whare Toi and James McCarthy, Executive Director, Te Tuhi Centre for the Arts.
The magnificent walkway between Matiatia and Church Bay will come alive with all new contemporary sculpture. headland Sculpture on the Gulf features world–class inspiring works and always delivers an element of surprise.
A showcase for leading New Zealand sculptors all works are for sale during the exhibition. Considerable publicity is generated showcasing the headland exhibition and artists involved in national and international media including print publications, radio and television.
Headland 2011 director, Juliet Monaghan is also a board member for the Artists Alliance. Artists are invited to talk over their ideas with Juliet. Email: director@sculptureonthegulf.co.nz