The Paddington Art Prize

Inaugural National Non-Acquisitive $10,000 Paddo Sculpture Prize

Inaugural National Non-Acquisitive $10,000 Paddo Sculpture Prize for a 3D free-standing sculpture inspired by the Australian Landscape.

Expression of Interest

Opportunity Details

Closing Date

Aug 2, 2026

Accepting applications from

National

Artform

Visual Arts

Inaugural Annual National Non-Acquisitive $10,000 Paddo Sculpture Prize for a 3D free-standing sculpture inspired by the Australian landscape.

Plus an additional 3 Non-Acquisitive Awards:

$3000 Honourable Mention sponsored by Marlene Antico OAM (Paddington Art Prize Founder)
$1000 Highly Commended sponsored by Kathryne Grigor (Paddington Art Prize Exhibition Facilitator)

Paddington Sculpture Prize Residency & Gallery Award at Eramboo Artist Environment +$500 sponsored by Chris Antico (Paddington Art Prize Principal Sponsor)

 

Fees: $55 for one artwork & $90 for two artworks

 

ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN
Close Aug 2

 

Our 2026 Judges

 

Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran (Artist & Sculptor)

Wendy Teakel (Artist,  Sculptor & Art Educator)

Tracey Deep (Artist & Sculptor)

 

Finalists announced
Friday Sept 4th, by 4pm

 

Opening Night
Thurs Oct 15, 6pm – 8pm

 

Exhibition dates
Thurs Oct 15- Sun Oct 25, 11am – 5pm (daily)

 

Venue
Council House, 1st Floor
111 Queen St , Woollahra, NSW, 2025
Entry via Dorhauer Lane

For more information click here