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.

2010 Finalists

Zoe Amor
Bronwyn Berman
Jock Clutterbuck
Robert Delves
Frank Duyker
Anderson Hunt
Nick Ilton
Hannah Kidd
Kelly-Ann Lees
Kristin McIver
Stephen Newton
Mike Nicholls
James Parrett
Joanna Rhodes
Geoffrey Ricardo
Rory Richardson
Dan Stewart-Moore
Jennyfer Stratman
Marcus Tatton
Greer Taylor
Romolo Tipiloura
Jos Van Hulsen
Liz Walker
Carmel Wallace
Christabel Wigley
Andrew Wood

Key Dates

Sunday 14th February 2010 at 4pm.
Exhibition opening. Winner announced.

Sunday 14th February 2010 - Sunday 30th April 2010.
Exhibition to be held in the grounds of Montalto.

Judging Panel

The judges for the 2010 Prize are:

Phillip Doggett-Williams – artist and art educator
John Mitchell – owner of Montalto
Brian Sadgrove – director Sadgrove Design Partners, designed Montalto labels
Peter Williams– director Williams Boag Architects, designed Montalto buildings
Guy Abrahams – formerly director Christine Abrahams Gallery

Artistic Director

The Montalto Sculpture Prize is managed 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'
2009 MSP Winner - Ewen Coates - 'Figure in Landscape'

2009 Information

For 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 artistic director Neil Williams (click here to email)

Artinfo.com.au were along for the opening, watch a short video with Neil Williams, Lisa Roet (guest judge) and the winner of the 2009 Prize, Ewen Coates. (click here to watch the video on artinfo.com.au)