25 October – 2 November 2025 | Rockingham Foreshore, Rockingham Arts Centre & Churchill Park
Castaways Brings Art and Innovation to the Foreshore
Rockingham’s foreshore is set to burst into colour and creativity this spring as the Castaways Sculpture Awards returns from Saturday 25 October to Sunday 2 November 2025.
Now in its 17th year, Castaways transforms the Rockingham Foreshore, Rockingham Arts Centre, and Churchill Park into a spectacular outdoor gallery filled with large-scale sculptures, intricate artworks, and imaginative student creations — all crafted from repurposed materials.
Each year, thousands of visitors wander the coastline to admire the creativity, sustainability, and innovation that define Castaways. It’s an event that captures the spirit of Rockingham — where art meets environment, and community meets inspiration.
“Castaways showcases the incredible talent within our community and beyond, right here on our beautiful foreshore,” said City of Rockingham Mayor Deb Hamblin. “I encourage everyone to visit, support our artists, and enjoy what makes the City of Rockingham so special.”
This year’s event features three unique exhibitions:
- Main Exhibition on Rockingham Foreshore – showcasing large-scale sculptures.
- Maquette and Small Sculpture Exhibition at Rockingham Arts Centre – highlighting smaller works and maquettes.
- Castaways Schools Exhibition in Churchill Park – celebrating young artists and future creatives.
A total of 60 artworks will be on display, each telling its own story of transformation and imagination.
Among the standout pieces is Big Dog by local artist Joy Francis, a heartfelt tribute to her white Swiss Shepherd created from 4,500 bottle tops. Joy, a first-time sculptor, credits the Castaways Curator Mentor Program for helping bring her vision to life.
Also part of the mentorship program is Chamonix Higginson from Palmyra, whose work Lost in Connection explores digital waste through a spherical aluminium frame woven with discarded IT cables. Meanwhile, Francesca Geromino’s Delicate Bloom: the fragility and the rise draws on the resilience of coral to symbolise strength, unity, and adaptation.
At the Rockingham Arts Centre, Janice O’Meara’s Frag-mented portrays a numbat crafted from stripped electrical wire — a powerful reflection on the tension between nature and modernity — while Lisa Dymond’s Doormoose transforms everyday household items into a whimsical sculptural surprise.
Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a beach lover, or simply looking for a great day out, Castaways 2025 is a must-see celebration of art, sustainability, and coastal creativity.
📅 25 October – 2 November 2025
Rockingham Foreshore, Rockingham Arts Centre & Churchill Park
Joy Francis
