Eastablised in 2009, the Deakin University Contemporary Small Sculpture Award is organised by the Art Collection and Galleries Unit at Deakin University, Victoria. The award celebrates contemporary sculptures from artists around Australia, culminating in an exhibition of finalists’ work held in August to October each year at the Deakin University Art Gallery.
With a prize pool of consisting of $21,000 this is an opportunity not to be missed. One outstanding will be awarded $15,000 and become part of the Deakin University Art Collection. There will also be a non-acquisitive Highly Commended award of $3,000 and lastly a non-acquisitive People’s Choice Award of $3,000 will be announced at the close of the exhibition.
Supported by Community Bank at Deakin University
Find out more about the Deakin University Contemporary Small Sculpture Award here
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2023 Deakin University Contemporary Small Sculpture
Award installation view
Deakin University Art Gallery, August 2023
photography Simon Peter Fox
© copyright and courtesy of the artists
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Andrew Rogers, I Am VI, 2016 and I am VII,  2016, Donated through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program by the artist, 2018 and 2019. Images courtesy of the artist. Photography by Simon Peter Fox
