Sculpture by the sea 2011 - Photo Gallery
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Sculpture by the Sea 1997-2011 - History
"The concept for Sculpture by the Sea was the culmination of many years thinking, where a new step in the thought process came up every year or so. Essentially the exhibition came from my wish to create a major free to the public arts event for Sydney.
Like so many other people I have always loved large community arts events like 'Opera in the Park' and 'Symphony Under the Stars', especially the way total strangers sit next to each other listening to music while enjoying a picnic dinner and a few glasses of wine. To me this sense of community is too rarely displayed or available in the modern world where there are few opportunities for seriously enjoyable cultural activities that are free and not fringe (but hey, long live fringe!).
Pretty much straight away I thought there was a need for an accessible visual arts event in Sydney but the 'what and where' took some time to nut out especially as I did not have a visual arts background."
Article by David Handley, Founding Director Read more http://www.sculpturebythesea.com/about/history.aspxLOCATION OF THE COASTAL WALK
Sculpture by the Sea is staged along the Bondi to Tamarama coastal walk. The coastal walk begins at the bottom of Notts Avenue, which runs off Campbell Parade, Bondi. The coastal walk can also be accessed by stairs at various points along the exhibition route at Hunter Park, Gaerloch Avenue and Pacific Avenue. The exhibition finishes at Tamarama Park, Marine Drive, Tamarama.
GETTING THERE: SYDNEY BUSES
Buses running every 15 minutes! (for timetable information call 131500) http://www.131500.com.au/
Buses will operate direct to Tamarama Beach every 15 minutes on weekends (route 361) and every few minutes to Bondi Beach, every day (routes 380, 381 and 333).
From the City
333 (PrePay Only), 380, Circular Quay (Stand E) to Bondi Beach. 361 Bondi Junction (Stand K) to Tamarama. 381 Bondi Junction (Stand A) to Bondi Beach. For more info regarding PrePay services and trip planning visit http://www.sydneybuses.info/
From Bondi Junction
Route 361 operates direct to Tamarama Beach from Bondi Junction Interchange and frequency on weekends will be every 15 minutes, every 30 minutes weekdays.
Routes 380, 381 and 333 (PrePay Only) operate frequently 7 days a week to Bondi Beach. Alight adjacent to Notts St (Bondi Icebergs stop). The sculptures can be viewed along the coastal walk between Bondi Beach and Tamarama.
Bondi Explorer
Departing Circular Quay the Bondi Explorer provides a magnificent trip via harbour-side suburbs and the coast. You can hop on and hop off as you please combining a wonderful day out with the added cultural experience of Sculpture by the Sea.
WHERE TO STAY
Swiss-Grand Resort & Spa, Bondi Beach (Cnr Campbell Parade & Beach road)
Tel +61 2 9365 5666
The Swiss-Grand Resort & Spa, Bondi Beach is proud to support Sculpture by the Sea and is inviting exhibition visitors to stay at the 4.5 star luxury all-suite resort during their stay in Sydney.
The Swiss-Grand Resort & Spa, Bondi Beach is the perfect place to stay for Sculpture by the Sea, located on Campbell Parade just minutes from the exhibition.
For the best online accommodation rates please visit the Swiss-Grand Resort & Spa, Bondi Beach website at http://www.swissgrand.com.au/
