SPECIAL EVENTS

sculpture on the edge

We couldn’t bring back Sculpture On The Edge in 2023 without our spectacular Special Event Parties and dinners at Flaxton Gardens. See the amazing sculptures on show, indulge in delicious food and drinks and enjoy meeting and connecting with some of the best artists in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland region.

Sculpture on the Edge 2023 Official
Opening and Winners' Announcements

Join us to celebrate the 2023 Official Opening of Arts Connect Inc’s annual event, Sculpture on the Edge at the beautiful, award winning Flaxton Gardens.With entries from the UK, Paris, Spain, Tasmania, the Northern Territory,  Victoria, New South Wales, and all over Queensland, the announcement of this year’s competition winners will be creating excitement near and far.

Welcome Drinks from Matso’s and Sunshine & Sons.

Delicious canapés created by Flaxton Gardens highlighting local produce from our food sponsors Kenilworth Dairies, Chocolate Country, CC’s Kitchen and Piggy in the Middle.

Live music and raffle.

OPENING NIGHT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Overall Winner $10,000 sponsored by Flaxton Gardens @flaxtongardensOverall Highly Commended Prize $5,000 sponsored by the De Deyne FamilyLocal Artist Prize $2,000 sponsored by Illume Creations @illumecreations Reclaimed and Recycled Art $2,000 The Opal Cutter @theopalcutterEmerging Artist Prize $1,000 sponsored by Montville Art Gallery and Bodo Muche Studio @montvilleartgallery @bodomuchestudio

THE SCULPTED DINNER

The Sculpted Dinner…. a delight for all the senses.

Join us for our Arts Connect Inc’s special gala fundraiser for Sculpture on the Edge.

The brief: to provide guests with a night unlike any other.

The Flaxton Gardens team will present a menu to tantalise the senses,

highlighting the incredible local produce of the Sunshine Coast.

The entertainment will include performance and music and an auction.

THE CLOSING PARTY

Celebrating the success of Arts Connect Inc’s Sculpture on the Edge 2023, it will be a night of fun, networking with other artists and music.

Drawing of the Raffle. 

Prizes to be announced :Artist’s Choice Peer Award $1,000 Tina Cooper Glass Gallery @tina.cooper.glass People’s Choice Award $1,000 Montville Chamber of Commerce & Hammond Optometry @montvillechamber @hammondoptometryVoter’s Prize for People’s Choice accommodation package sponsored by Lovestone Cottages @lovestonecottagesmontville