Small Sculpture Prize 2026

Presented by Perpetual Guardian in association with the Waiheke Art Gallery and Postage Stamp Wines, the Small Sculpture Prize is a national award for an original free-standing or wall sculpture up to 800mm in any direction.

The premiere prize is $5,000, a Gallery Patrons merit prize of $1,500, and the Church Bay People's Choice award of $1500.

Entries open on Monday 26 January and close Monday 2 March 2023. Up to two works may be submitted (one work per entry) and a maximum of two images of each work must accompany the submission. Work should not have been exhibited previously.

The judge this year is Deborah McCormick. 

"Deborah McCormick believes that public art is the keystone to a vibrant, thriving city. With 28 years’ experience bringing art into public spaces, Deborah is an industry leader and visionary with expertise in public and private partnership models, project delivery, arts management, public arts policy, strategic business planning and public and international relations..."