Deakin University Contemporary Small Sculpture Award

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Applications close
6 June 2025
Announced
27 August 2025
Prize money
AUD $21,000
Location
VIC, Australia
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Deakin University Contemporary Small Sculpture Award

2023 - received 440 entries

This annual acquisitive award and exhibition is in its 14th year and organised by the Art Collection and Galleries Unit at Deakin University. One outstanding entry will be awarded a cash prize $15 000 and will become part of the Deakin University Art Collection. Entry to the Deakin University Contemporary Sculpture Award is free. Entries can be in any media but must be under 70cm in all dimensions, 30 kilos in weight and free standing. Entries open Monday 15 April 2024 and close midnight AEST Friday 14 June 2024.

PRIZES:

Winner (this is an acquisitive prize) - $15,000

Highly Commended - $3,000

People's Choice - $3,000

Venue: Deakin University Art Gallery, 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

Contact: For more information email smallsculpture@deakin.edu.au 

Summary
Application dates
7 April 2025 - 6 June 2025
Exhibition dates
27 August 2025 - 10 October 2025
Finalists notified
11 July 2025
Eligibility
National Entries
Prize frequency
Annual
Judges
TBA
Prize genre
Sculpture
Location
Deakin University, Burwood, VIC
VIC
Australia
Prizes
AUD $21,000
Fees
Entry is free of charge.
Last updated
18 March 2025
Prior Winners
2024: Brad Gunn - Winner ($15,000)
2023: Natalie Quan Yau Tso - Highly Commended ($3,000)
2023: Nina Sanadze - Winner ($15,000)
2022: Scotty So - Winner ($10,000)
2021: Michael Le Grand - Winner ($10,000)
2019: Kate Ellis - Winner ($10,000)
2018: Hannah Toohey - Winner ($10,000)
2017: Richard Stringer - Winner ($10,000)
2016: Geoffrey Bartlett - Winner ($10,000)
2015: Kendal Murray - Winner ($10,000)