Artists are invited to submit entries for the 2023 Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize, Australia’s pre-eminent award for small sculpture presented by Woollahra Council.
The Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize attracts some of the world’s most exciting and innovative professional and emerging sculptors, with a prize pool of $29,000 awarded to winning artists across four categories: the main acquisitive award of $25,000; the Special Commendation of $2,000; the Mayor’s Award of $1,000 and the Viewers’ Choice of $1,000.
Established in 2001 as the first national acquisitive prize for an original, freestanding sculpture of up to 80cm in any dimension, the Prize attracts strong support from artists, collectors and critics. Entries are open until 30 June and will be judged by a new panel for 2023 comprising Alex Seton – sculptor and previous WSSP winner; Blak Douglas – artist and Archibald Prize winner; and Dr Kate Harrison – Chair, Copyright Agency.
The 2023 finalists’ works will be on display at Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf in a free exhibition running from 27 September to 5 November 2023, with all sculptures on sale to the public.
Key dates:
- Entries close 30 June 2023
- Finalists notified August 2023
- Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize Winner announced 27 September 2023
- Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize 2023 Exhibition: 27 September to 5 November
For information on eligibility, the selection process, and exhibition criteria, please visit https://www.woollahragallery.com.au/whats-on/prizes
