The Lot19 Spring Sculpture Prize returned to Lot19 Arts Precinct in Castlemaine last weekend, with a joyous opening party featuring live music, food, bar and prize-giving.
The large group of independent judges was drawn from a group of local businesses along with LaTrobe Art Institute’s Dr Karen Annett-Thomas (Director) and Amelia Wallan (Curator), and artist’s Michael Greave and Ella Hughes.
“We were blown away by the number of entries this year”, said Lot19’s Mark Anstey. “And the quality, creativity and variety of works is inspiring and absolutely wonderful”.
There were over 70 entries into the Spring Sculpture Prize this year, with 25 artists sharing in 15 prizes. The winners of the Lot19 Major Prize were Sir Leslie Thornton, Dunielle Mina, Jessie Stanley and Sam Deal, and Craig Stephens walked away with the Ron Anstey Memorial Prize. Joel Sorensen and Annabel Nowlan shared in the Green Folly Prize, and Selby Ginn The Salvage Yard Prize.
“We love to welcome our community to Lot19 across the whole year, but I must admit, the Spring Sculpture Prize has a special place in our heart” Mark said.
“We encourage everyone to come and see why. And we extend a heartfelt thank you to all of the artists and the very wonderful people and businesses who support them – and the prize”.
The Spring Sculpture Prize is open at Lot19 Fridays, Saturday and Sunday until October 30 from 11-4pm. A full list of prize-winners can be found on the Lot19 website.