SCULPTURE: MONTALTO SCULPTURE PRIZE

About

The Montalto Sculpture Prize $20,000 acquisitive award and Pennon Hill people’s choice award $1,000 (non-acquisitive). Is open to all artists working in any medium.

The Montalto Sculpture Prize was conceived by John & Wendy Mitchell, a further extension of their vision for a winery that combined estate grown premium wines with award winning architectural design and one of the best restaurants on the Mornington Peninsula. In 2003 their passion for supporting the visual arts was realised with an annual sculpture prize.

Montalto Vineyard and Olive Grove provides a picturesque outdoor gallery that embraces all aspects of the vineyard, from the orchard and olive groves to the herb garden and wetlands. Curated by Neil Williams, the sculptures are creatively sited throughout the 50 acre property. The collection has now become an integral part of Montalto, adding interest and creative energy to an otherwise idyllic scene.

Montalto Sculpture Prize 2011

Entry Forms are now available for the 2011 Montalto Scultpure Prize.

Download PDF EntryForm and Conditions here.

Key Dates

Friday 29th October 2010.
Closing date for entries is strictly 5pm.

Friday 12th November 2010.
The finalists will be notified, and published online.

Monday 24th January 2011 - Sunday 30th January 2011.
Finalists to install their work during this period.

Sunday 20th February 2011 at 4pm.
Exhibition opening. Winner announced.

Sunday 20th February 2011 - Sunday 1st May 2011.
Exhibition to be held in the grounds of Montalto.

Judging Panel

The judges for the 2011 Prize are:

Phillip Doggett-Williams – artist and art educator
John Mitchell – owner of Montalto
Brian Sadgrove – director Sadgrove Design Partners
Peter Williams– director Williams Boag Architects
Guest Judge – to be announced

Creative Director

The Montalto Sculpture Prize is managed by Neil Williams

Previous Winners

2003 Innaugaral MSP Winner - Sebastian Di Mauro - 'Clip'
2004 MSP Winner - Michael Needham - 'Diagram for the Internal Image'
2005 MSP Winner - David Waters - 'Pillar'
2006 MSP Winner - Don Barrett - 'Helm'
2007 MSP Winner - Tony Adams & Caitlin Street - 'Vanish'
2008 MSP Winner - Marcus Tatton - 'Encryption'
2009 MSP Winner - Ewen Coates - 'Figure in Landscape'
2010 MSPWinner - Hannah Kidd - 'Artist to Antarctica'

2010 Information

For further information on the 2010 Prize you can download a low-res PDF of the catalogue here (3mb file) or pick up a printed copy whilst visiting Montalto.