SCULPTURE: MONTALTO SCULPTURE PRIZEAboutThe 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. 2009 Montalto Sculpture Prize WinnerThe winner of the $20,000 Montalto Sculpture Prize 2009 is Ewen Coates for his work ‘Figure in Landscape’. 2009 Mitchell Family Choice AwardThe Mitchell Family Choice Award, a gift of a case of wine to the artist selected, was awarded to Chaco Kato for her work 'Breathing Soil: Montalto'. 2009 Peoples Choice AwardA huge response, many thanks to all that took time to vote! 2009 InformationFor further information on this years show you can download a low-res PDF of the catalogue here (3.2mb file) or pick up a printed copy whilst visiting Montalto. Any further enquiries can be directed to the curator Neil Williams (click here to email) All sculptures in the show are for sale. This year, for every sculpture sold, Montalto will donate $1000 to the RED CROSS BUSHFIRE APPEAL Artinfo.com.au were along for the opening, watch a short video with Neil Williams the curator, Lisa Roet (guest judge) and the winner this year, Ewen Coates. (click here to watch the video on artinfo.com.au) 2009 Prize Finalists Cathie Alexander Key DatesSunday 15th February 2009 - Sunday 26th April 2009. Exhibition held in the grounds of Montalto. Judging PanelThe judges for the 2009 Prize are: Phillip Doggett-Williams – artist and art educator CuratingThe Montalto Prize is curated by Neil Williams Previous Winners2003 Innaugaral MSP Winner - Sebastian Di Mauro - 'Clip'
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2009 Montalto Sculpture Prize winner
