Sculptures at Scratchley

03/10/2025

Sculptures at Scratchley has been informed by phonecall today that they were unsuccessful in their SBR GRANT submission to bring back the Sculpture Exhibition for 2026.
The organisers would like to thank all those who have, and were wanting to support this event.

25/09/2025

Announcement: Catapult Mentorship 2025 Round 1 Sep 25, 2025 | CATAPULT, News Image: Rebecca Palmer, Cherished Memories, Jamestown Mural Festival, image courtesy the artist. Guildhouse is delighted to announce South Australian artists Meg Mader and Rebecca Palmer as the recipients of the first round....

10/09/2025

Rebecca Murray hard at work day 3 Jamestown Art Festival South Australia.

28/08/2025

Great weather to walk amongst the trees admiring nature .the wonderful work of the volunteers that tend to them and the Sculptures throughout the walk

26/08/2025

Well worth a long look.
Amazing work.
Be original…buy an original!

31/07/2025

NOT TO BE MISSED
OPENING TONIGHT, 31st JULY @ WATT SPACE GALLERY
AND AT THE BOTANIC GARDENS SATURDAY 2nd AUGUST

12/12/2024

Thanks to Sage Swinton for this well nuanced article and the Newcastle Herald for their support this year.

The event that brought a giant whale sculpture to Fort Scratchley will not return next year.

10/12/2024

After much consideration it has been decided that sculptures at Scratchley will not proceed in 2025… Hopefully a sustainable financial model can be developed in the future for it to return. To those who have supported Sculptures at Scratchley in the past two years, we thank you.

31/10/2024

Congratulations to Samuel Troyer, Winner of the Young Sculptor Achievement Prize!

We’re delighted to announce that Open Hands by young sculptor Samuel Troyer has won this year's Young Sculptor Achievement Prize, a non-acquisitive award of $500!

Crafted from stainless steel wire and metal, Open Hands captures a powerful coming-of-age moment as a woman stands on the edge of the unknown. Samuel’s work beautifully conveys the emotional tension between the excitement of new horizons and the bittersweet feeling of leaving the familiar behind.

At just 19 years old, Samuel is already creating mesmerizing wire sculptures that celebrate elegance and intricacy. His art truly breathes life into metal, combining craftsmanship and creativity in extraordinary ways. We’re so excited to see where his journey takes him next!

Congratulations, Sam, and thank you for sharing your talent with us at Sculptures in the Garden 2024!

08/09/2024