The Association of Sculptors of Victoria is an inclusive, not-for-profit collective of contemporary artists whose purpose is to inspire,stimulate and advance the appreciation, creation, and exploration of three-dimensional art in society.

To Artists of the 2022 Victorian Sculpture Prize

$20000 Major Acquisition Paul Jesse "Helix"
What a wonderful event! On behalf of myself, The Association of Sculptors Victoria, Wellington Shire Council and Wildlife Victoria I would like to thank you all for taking the time to be part of the second Victorian Sculpture Prize.

We had outstanding numbers through the space over the weekend managing to transform the Port of Sale into a spectacular entertainment precinct. The feedback on the quality of the work and event has been enormously positive.

Congratulations to those artists who sold works and also our award winners who were:

Images of each entry and the winning sculptures are on the ASV website.

https://sculptorsvictoria.asn.au/exhibitions/view_exhibition/2022-victorian-sculpture-prize

For interest sake the runners up in voted order are:

Gypsy of the Deep, Silver leaves 3c, Dugong Dugone, Big Lyrebird, Guardian Angel
$5000 Small Wildlife Acquisition Chris Stubbs "Javan Rhinosceros"

Again, Thank you for your amazing work and how everyone conducted themselves in the setup and pack down, it was smooth and without incident.

$1000 Best Endangered species – Graeme Hardidge – "Helmeted Honeyeater"

We are a volunteer organisation for the benefit of artists, please consider supporting the ASV by becoming a member or helping with one of our many exhibitions in the future.Please send back any productive feedback or thoughts on how we can improve the event by replying to this email. No idea is a bad idea (well some probably are but we still want to hear them)


Kind Regards,
Gavin Roberts

 

The people have also spoken with Sam Anderson winning the $1000 peoples choice with his spectacular “Gypsy of the deep”
Congratulations Sam! 

View of some of the sculptures out on the parkland. (photo courtesy of Carmel Ritchie)

Last Year's Winning Sculpture

Shimmering Penny Tree - Andre Sardone
Photo by Carmel Ritchie


Shimmering Penny Tree

While in Sale for the exhibition, I went to the beautiful Sale Botanical Gardens.

There, proudly shimmering in the gentle breeze and soft sunshine, was last year’s winner!

Andre Sardone’s mesmerising tree.

The winning sculpture is acquired by the Wellington Shire Council

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