Creative · Award

First Plinth: Public ArtAward 2027

Days left10w leftJanuary 12, 2027

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First Plinth is a public art opportunity designed to help sculptors develop their careers through the creation of large-scale public artworks. The competition invites artists to submit proposals for a sculpture that could be displayed at the Royal Society of Sculptors' Dora House location. Up to five shortlisted artists receive financial support to develop and present a model of their proposed sculpture. The overall winner receives a major commission to produce a public artwork.

Requirements checklist

  1. 01

    Submit an original sculpture proposal.

  2. 02

    Provide images and supporting details of previous work.

  3. 03

    Demonstrate the ability to develop a sculpture suitable for public exhibition.

  4. 04

    Submit the required application materials.

  5. 05

    Pay the applicable submission fee.