The Newstead Arts Hub is set to host the inaugural 2023 ‘It’s a Small World’ Sculpture Prize.
The arts hub is seeking entries from both established and emerging artists who wish to conceptualise a small sculptural piece exploring the theme, ‘It’s a small world’, a phrase often used to describe the connection points between people and events around the world.
Through globalisation our world is becoming ever smaller – for better or for worse. As a former railway station, the hub has a history of connection. Today this repurposed creative space is a platform for the community to connect through creative expression, storytelling, and ideas. The exhibition will create space to stop, reflect and focus on small things that can inspire big ideas.
Newstead Arts Hub Committee member Andrew Shirres said the hub are pretty excited to host their first-ever sculpture prize.
“It’s a great way to showcase the amazing talent in our region and a place for artists to have an intimate connection with their world and their art,” he said.
The temporary sculpture exhibition, coinciding with the Castlemaine State Festival, will be showcased within the hub from March 18 – April 9, 2023, providing artists an opportunity to convey their stories and ideas through works that connect to diverse audiences.
The entries received will be reviewed and up to 30 finalists selected for inclusion in the exhibition; each finalist will be in the running for the three prizes: a $1000 first prize, a $500 emerging artist prize, both awarded by a guest judging panel, and a People’s Choice prize be awarded to the piece that hooks the hearts and minds of our visitors.
Entries close December 1. Forms and details are available at: newsteadartshub.org
