Deakin University Contemporary Small Sculpture Award

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Applications close
5 June 2026
Announced
2 September 2026
Prize money
AUD $26,000
Location
VIC, Australia
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Deakin University Contemporary Small Sculpture Award

2025 - received 735 entries

This annual acquisitive award and exhibition, now in its seventeenth year, is organised by the Art Collection and Galleries Unit at Deakin University. One outstanding entry will be awarded a cash prize of $15,000 and become part of the Deakin University Art Collection. Entry to the Deakin University Contemporary Small 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 6 April 2026 and close Midnight AEST Friday 5 June 2026.

PRIZES:

Winner (this is an acquisitive prize) - $15,000 supported by Michael & Emily Tong

Emerging Sculptors Award - $5,000

Highly Commended - $3,000 supported by UniSuper

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
6 April 2026 - 5 June 2026
Exhibition dates
19 August 2026 - 09 October 2026
Finalists notified
17 July 2026
Eligibility
National Entries
Prize frequency
Annual
Judges
TBA
Prize genre
Sculpture
Location
Deakin University Art Gallery, Melbourne Burwood Campus (Building FA), 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, 3125
VIC
Australia
Prior Winners
2025: Mariana Del Castillo - Winner ($15,000)
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)