The Mark Tanner Sculpture Award is the most significant award for emerging artists working in the field of sculpture in the UK. It is unique in its combination of offering financial support towards the production of new work, plus a solo exhibition to an exceptional sculptor. 

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the award and to celebrate the prize fund has been raised to £10,000. The award also includes a national touring programme, taking MTSA artists to partner venues across the UK.

MTSA seeks to reward outstanding and innovative practice in the field of sculpture and is particularly interested in work that demonstrates a commitment to process and materials.

There is no age limit, applicants will be judged on the quality of their work and the ability of the award to make beneficial impact on their practice and future development.

The financial award to assist in the production of a new body of work is £10,000, made in three payments over the course of the year, at the end of which there will be a solo exhibition at Standpoint Gallery. Standpoint will maintain a supportive, mentoring role over the twelve-month period of the award, including studio visits to discuss progress towards the exhibition.

The selection panel for the 2022-23 award is:

Mike Nelson RA, Artist
Jane Bhoyroo, Curator and Producer at Yorkshire Sculpture International
Rebecca Scott, Artist, director at Cross Lane Projects and Mark Tanner Trust
Rosie Edwards, MTSA winner 2021/22

Deadline midnight, 31 March 2022

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