Categories include:

Melbourne Prize for Urban Sculpture 2026 – $60,000 (incl. gst) Falls Creek Sculptors Residencies 2026 – two 14-day residencies at Falls Creek + $1,000 (incl. gst) to each recipient
Civic Choice Award 2026 – $2,000 (incl. gst)

The Prize will be awarded to a Victorian sculptor to provide the winner with direct professional development opportunities to develop their practice.

Entrants must provide how the Prize funds will be used for a clearly defined initiative/s or project/s that will develop the entrant’s practice.

Artists practicing in expanded fields of sculpture, including public installation, new media, performance, sound-based and socially engaged practice are welcome to apply.

Open to Victorian residents only.