In its seventeenth year, this annual acquisitive award and exhibition is organised by the Art Collection and Galleries Unit at Deakin University.
The award celebrates contemporary sculpture with an exhibition of finalists' work at the Deakin University Art Gallery.
A fascinating snapshot of contemporary Australian sculpture.
Image: Installation image of the Deakin University Contemporary Small Sculpture Award 2026, featuring works (L-R) by; Katey Smoker, Persistence; Andre Sardone, Habitat for the locals; Pia de Bruyn, No Pride; Dónal Molloy-Drum, Haven Wall; Harriet Schwarzrock, Entangled Möbius II; De Lamby Wulff, Brainstorm; Marija Patterson, I am so glad I left; Laurel Kohut, One Last Embrace; Martin Moore, Bruiser; Brenda Page, Before Absence; Ian Munday, Making art…; © and image courtesy of the artists. Photo by Fiona Hamilton.
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