TOORAK VILLAGE
The Toorak Village Sculpture Exhibition is on again for 2024 with a new date and a brand-new upgraded street…. gorgeous brass inlaid pavements, classy furniture, Crepe Myrtle trees and 11 permanent street sculptures.
Starting Sunday 1st September to Sunday 13th October, the Toorak Village Sculpture Exhibition is a 6-week event where we turn the Toorak Village into a street gallery. Contemporary sculptural works are exhibited in the shop windows of the small businesses along Toorak Road and side streets, with large sculptures bolted along the sidewalks of Toorak Village.
The Toorak Village Sculpture Exhibition was initiated by Ken Scarlett OAM and Xenia Holt in 2002 who excited the committee of the business association to stage an innovative exhibition of sculpture, linking the arts with business. This will be the 21st year of exhibiting Australian made sculpture and supporting 100’s of artists in the Toorak Village over the years.
The exhibition is curated by Malcolm Thomson, who will bring fresh ideas to support both the artists and the businesses in making the village a unique destination for sculpture. 83 small to medium sized sculptures have been selected for display in the shop windows and 5 large exterior sculptures will be bolted to footpaths along Toorak Road along with 11 permanent sculptures purchased by the Toorak Village businesses from previous exhibitions. All sculpture submissions are original, made in Australia and available for sale. Three non-acquisitive prizes totalling $15,000 were be awarded to 4 sculptural artists at a gala opening event in the village on Thursday 29th August.
The Toorak Village Sculpture Exhibition is presented and managed by the Toorak Village Traders Association, proudly supported by Stonnington City Council, Orchard Piper and the businesses of Toorak Village.
We are proud to announce we have a terrific sponsor for the 1st prize – Orchard Piper.
AWARDS & WINNING SCULPTURES
Orchard Piper $10,000 Award
Recognising innovation and exceptional talent in the field of sculpture presented in the Toorak Village shopping streetscape.
Owen Hammond with “Cornucopia” – No 8 Displayed at Nick Vrettas Jewels
Toorak Village Traders Award
This year 2 sculptors were awarded this prize.
To a work that demonstrates the highest skill level of an artist in creating contemporary sculpture, with a special focus on innovation and a differing approach to sculpture.
Pat Flanagan with “Warped and Twisted” – No 38 Displayed outside of Welner Lawyers
Toorak Village Traders Award
This year 2 sculptors were awarded this prize.
To a work that demonstrates the highest skill level of an artist in creating contemporary sculpture, with a special focus on innovation and a differing approach to sculpture.
Ben Fasham with “Encompass” – No 58 Displayed at St Germain
Judges Encouragement Award $2,000
A special award that encourages an artist who is recognised as a new talent in the field of sculpture.
Chris Reynolds with “Disassociation no.2” – No 2 Displayed at The Style Room
