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FIRST PLINTH: PUBLIC ART AWARD 2019

Type: Awards, Grants, Fellowships [View all]
Posted by: Royal Society of Sculptors
Deadline: Fri, February 1st, 2019

First Plinth: Public Art Award 2019 is designed to offer sculptors an opportunity to extend their practice into competing for public art commissions. The winning sculptor is awarded £10,000 to produce a large-scale sculpture for the sculpture terrace at Dora House before moving to a second site at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. The award theme is Progress.

ABOUT THE PRIZE

This biannual award is open to any artist working in three dimensions, providing a unique and rare opportunity for the winner to build a track record in the competitive arena of public art.

The fabrication of the winning work is supported by the award, with the winner receiving mentoring from a team of experienced professionals – engineers, consultants and artists – to ensure the concept is delivered to the exacting standards required of work to be installed in public spaces.

For more information and to apply please see the online award application form - https://firstplinth.artopps.co.uk/  

Good luck with your application!

Royal Society of Sculptors https://sculptors.org.uk/visit-us 

Posted on Wed, January 9th, 2019
Expires on Fri, February 1st, 2019

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