First Plinth: Public Art Award 2027

Eligibility

Eligible countries: No country restriction

Sculptors without prior public art commissions at this scale and budget.

First Plinth: Public Art Award 2027 Competition just added Updated: 15 October 2026 Competition just added First Plinth: Public Art Award 2027 Updated: 15 October 2026 First Plinth: Public Art Award 2027 offers sculptors based anywhere in the world an opportunity to extend their practice into competing for public art commissions. The award theme is RENEWAL. In a first stage five shortlisted artists are selected to create a maquette and given a £500 grant. Who can apply: Any sculptors who have not yet had an opportunity in public art of the scale & budget may apply What you get: The winner will receive £15,000 to create an innovative work that will be shown on the sculpture terrace at Dora House + another site TBC. The artist will also have a show in the galleries in dialogue with another artist (of their choice) Entry fee: £34 (£17 early bird). Deadline 12 January 2027

Award

£15,000

Sculpture terrace display at Dora House; gallery show with another artist