2026 entry form and information
The Urunga Small Sculpture Prize is an award for original, freestanding or wall-mounted sculpture of up to 50cm in any dimension.
The Urunga Small Sculpture Prize is hosted by the Urunga Art Space.
2026 prizes:
First Prize: $6000
Second Prize: $2000
Highly Commended 2 @ $500
People’s Choice: $1000
1. For the purpose of the Urunga Small Sculpture Prize, sculpture is defined as a freestanding, non-site specific, three-dimensional object or a wall-mounted object. Wall-mounted work will, at a minimum, be required to demonstrate low relief and be fitted with a suitable hanging system.
2. Entries must not exceed 50cm in any dimension (height, width or depth) and must have a stable base. The overall weight must not exceed 20kg and must allow for ease of mobility.
3. All entries must be the original work of the submitting artist and must have been designed or completed within one year prior to August 2026.
4. There is no limit to the number of entries an artist can submit. A separate application form and entry fee must accompany each entry. Only one work per artist may be shown in the exhibition.
5. A non-refundable entry fee of $50 must accompany each entered work. Entry fees contribute towards the cost of staging the Prize.
6. Sculptures may be offered for sale. A sales commission of 30% will apply to all works sold.
Entry Form
To download the entry form and fill in manually
Key dates
Entries open: 10th March 2026
Entries close: 6pm, 9th August 2026
Announcement of finalists: 24th August 2026
Delivery of selected work: by 11th September, 2026 (for posted or couriered work) or 13th September, 2026 for hand-delivered work.
Opening and announcement of First and Second Prizes: 19th September 2026
Exhibition dates: 19th September – 17th October 2026
Pick up of unsold work: 18th October 2026
Selection process
There will be two rounds of judging. The first round will be a pre-selection process by a qualified panel of judges.
It is anticipated that approximately 45 sculptures will be selected for the exhibition by the pre-selection process.
Two further judges will decide the winners of the 2026 Urunga Small Sculpture Prize from the works selected for exhibition.
The 2026 Urunga Small Sculpture Prize winners will be announced at the opening of the exhibition on September 19th.
The People’s Choice Award will be announced following the conclusion of the exhibition.