(Re)create SCULPTURE EXHIBITION IN THE LISMORE RAINFOREST BOTANIC GARDENS 

SCULPTURE IN THE LISMORE RAINFOREST BOTANIC GARDENS – The Friends of LRBG (FLRBG) invite anyone with a passion for creativity, sustainability, or community to submit an expression of interest and be part of this unique celebration of recycled art. Whether you’re an established or emerging artist, a school or community group, student or a first-time creator, this is an opportunity to showcase your imagination, using recycled, natural or discarded materials, in one of the region’s most inspiring natural settings. There is an entry form in the Newsletter tab. Contact FLRBG at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you have any questions.    Entry is free.

HOW TO ENTER - Complete an entry form, under Newletter Tab, including

• an approximate drawing of your idea

• which recycled, natural and discarded materials you are planning to use

• where in the gardens you would like to display your work

• if you will need materials from the Lismore Recycling and Recovery centre.

All exhibits must be easily portable and will be outdoors for four weeks, so some materials will be unsuitable. It may be possible to accept larger exhibits to be displayed near carparks or on the lawns by the Education Environment Centre or in the Eucalypt Forest.

ENTRIES CLOSE: Monday 25th May, 2026, 5pm by emailing entry form to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Display spaces

You are welcome to attend our Open Day on May 24th for an in-depth look around with Friends present to give advice. A list of display space options will be provided on request, but we suggest you visit the Gardens. Some sensitive areas may not be used. If your work requires suspending from trees, for example a spider’s web representation, this can be done in the eucalypt forest and hoop pine forest, but avoiding specimen rainforest trees, as many of these are rare and/or endangered and require protection. There are many areas to choose from which include benches, picnic areas, railings, fences and lawns. To guide your selection, we would prefer your sculpture to be sited in the Hoop Pine Forest, the Eucalypt Forest, Woodland Area, the Useful Plants Garden or the Sensory Garden. Self-guided maps are also available at the Gardens and on our website under the Newsletter tab. https://friendslrbg.com.au/images/newsletters/Self%20Guided%20Gardens%20Walk%20March%202019.pdf

Timeline

Selection of exhibitors and notification will be done by 1st June, 2026. Selected entrants must install their exhibits in the week of 14th September, 2026, to be completed by the 18th September 2026 and judged on the 19th September 2026. The exhibition opening will take place on 20th September 2026, for a period of four weeks, till 18th October 2026. NB the Friends reserve the right to change dates if necessary.

Prizes

Major prizes across several categories will be awarded by a panel of 3 independent judges. The judges’ decision will be final and no correspondence entered into. In addition, the Friends are conducting a People's Choice award throughout the exhibition with the winner announced on the 18th of October.

Schools and community groups are welcome to attend the exhibition in September and October. Bookings are essential for groups of over 15. Email Tracey - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.