In 2026, the Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize celebrates its 25th anniversary, marking a quarter-century of championing ambitious ideas on an intimate scale. Established in 2001 as Australia’s first acquisitive award devoted to sculptures no larger than 80cm, the Prize has grown into an internationally respected platform for creative brilliance.
Proudly presented by Woollahra Council and hosted by Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf, the Prize invites artists to push the creative potential of limited scale, presenting an eclectic mix of works across a wide spectrum of materials and artistic approaches.
Eligible works must be original, freestanding. suspended or wall-mounted sculptures.
Submissions close midnight 12 July 2026.
A prize pool of $29,000 will be 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.
For further details including eligibility and selection process, visit the website.
Image credits: Naomi Hobson Wiimu Red Ant (detail) 2023 Finalist, Benjamin Jay Shand Array 3 2019 Courtesy the Artists, Julie Rrap Stasis Symbol 2009 Courtesy Roslyn Oxley9 Gallery
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