SCULPTURE: MONTALTO SCULPTURE PRIZE

About

The Montalto Sculpture Prize $20,000 acquisitive award and Pennon Hill people’s choice award $1,000 (non-acquisitive). Is open to all artists working in any medium.

The Montalto Sculpture Prize was conceived by John & Wendy Mitchell, a further extension of their vision for a winery that combined estate grown premium wines with award winning architectural design and one of the best restaurants on the Mornington Peninsula. In 2003 their passion for supporting the visual arts was realised with an annual sculpture prize.

Montalto Vineyard and Olive Grove provides a picturesque outdoor gallery that embraces all aspects of the vineyard, from the orchard and olive groves to the herb garden and wetlands. Curated by Neil Williams, the sculptures are creatively sited throughout the 50 acre property. The collection has now become an integral part of Montalto, adding interest and creative energy to an otherwise idyllic scene .

The judging panel will select a shortlist of finalists in October.

The winner, selected once the works are in situ, will be announced at the opening on Sunday 15 February 2009 at 4pm.

In April, at the conclusion of the exhibition the Pennon Hill people’s choice award is announced. This is a non-acquisitive prize of $1000, made to the artist whose sculpture received the most public votes throughout the exhibition.

A further Mitchell Family Choice Award is made, a gift of a case of wine to the artist selected for this award.

For enquiries regarding the Montalto Sculpture Prize please email the curator

2009 Prize Finalists

Cathie Alexander
Marynes Avila
Don Barrett
Shawn Begley
Matt Calvert
Ewen Coates
Ralf Driessen
Ben Fasham
Antonia Goodfellow
David Howell
Anderson Hunt
Rudi Jass
Bob Jenyns
Chaco Kato
Susan Lachal
Jonathon Leahey
Kelly-Ann Lees
Angus McDonald
Stephen Newton
James Parrett
Gaye Roberts
Luke Rogers
Brian Sanstrom
Fatih Semiz
Matt Staples
Jennyfer Stratman
Marcus Tatton
Darren Turner
Jos Van Hulsen
Christabel Wigley

Key Dates

Friday 31st October 2008.
Closing date for entries is strictly 5pm.

Friday 14th November 2008.
The finalists will be notified.

Monday 19th January 2009 - Sunday 25th January 2009.
Finalists to install their work during this period.

Sunday 15th February 2009 at 4pm.
Exhibition opening. Winner announced.

Sunday 15th February 2009 - Sunday 26th April 2009.
Exhibition to be held in the grounds of Montalto.

Judging Panel

The judges for the 2009 Prize are:

Phillip Doggett-Williams – artist and art educator
John Mitchell – owner of Montalto
Brian Sadgrove – director Sadgrove Design Partners, designed Montalto labels
Sue Clement – director Pomme Gallery
Lisa Roet – Artist

Curating

The Montalto Prize is curated by Neil Williams

Previous Winners

2003 Innaugaral MSP Winner - Sebastian Di Mauro - 'Clip'
2004 MSP Winner - Michael Needham - 'Diagram for the Internal Image'
2005 MSP Winner - David Waters - 'Pillar'
2006 MSP Winner - Don Barrett - 'Helm'
2007 MSP Winner - Tony Adams & Caitlin Street - 'Vanish'
2008 MSP Winner - Marcus Tatton - 'Encryption'