Commission

First Plinth: Public Art Award

Royal Society of Sculptors · GB

Deadline: January 12, 2027
Who can apply: Open to all countries
Disciplines: sculpture
Career stage: emerging
Entry Type Open to all
What it gives: 15,000 GBP · exhibition
The winning sculptor is awarded £15,000 to produce a large-scale sculpture for the sculpture terrace at Dora House before moving to a second site.
What it asks: fee £34, paid to the organiser, not ArtFond
Entry fee: £34 (£17 early bird).

The Royal Society of Sculptors offers the First Plinth: Public Art Award for sculptors to extend their practice into public art commissions. The award provides £15,000 for the production of a large-scale sculpture.

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Source: ArtRabbit. Last checked October 19, 2026.

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First Plinth: Public Art Award

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