Paddington Sculpture Prize

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Applications close
2 August 2026
Announced
2 August 2026
Prize money
AUD $14,000
Location
NSW, Australia
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2026 Exhibition dates and venue are yet to be confirmed.

A $10,000 Annual National Non-acquisitive Prize for a 3D free-standing sculpture inspired by the Australian landscape.

Prizes:

- Main Prize - $10,000

- Honourable Mention - $3,000: sponsored by Paddington Art Prize Founder Marlene Antico OAM.

- Highly Commended Award - $1,000 sponsored by Exhibition Facilitator Kathryne Grigor.

- Paddington Art Prize Residency and Gallery Award: A 2027 two week live-in residency at Eramboo Artist Environment, North Sydney for a selected finalist, followed by the opportunity to hold a ten day self-managed 2027-2028 exhibition of their residency art works at Eramboo Gallery. Additionally, $500 cash will be given towards exhibition expenses. Sponsored by Chris Antico.

Venue: TBC

Contact; for more details e:  info@paddingtonartprize.com.au 

 

 

Summary
Application dates
10 March 2026 - 2 August 2026
Exhibition dates
Finalists notified
2 August 2026
Eligibility
National Entries
Prize frequency
Annual
Judges
Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran (Artist & Sculptor); Tracey Deep (Artist & Floral Sculptor); Wendy Teakel (Artist, Sculptor & Educator)
Prize genre
Sculpture
Location
Sydney
NSW
Australia
Prizes
AUD $14,000
Fees
55 one artwork $90 for two artworks (maximum two artworks).
Last updated
27 January 2026
Prior Winners
No prize winners information available