
The Mark Tanner Sculpture Award (MTSA) is the most significant award for emerging artists working in the field of sculpture in the UK. The award offers £10,000 in financial support towards the production of new work, plus a funded solo touring exhibition to an exceptional sculptor.
We seek to reward outstanding and innovative practice in the field of sculpture and are particularly interested in work that demonstrates a commitment to process, or sensitivity to material. The recipient is selected from an open call by a panel of guest judges. There is no age limit, applicants are judged on the quality of their work and the ability of the award to make beneficial impact on their practice and future development.
Standpoint maintains a supportive, mentoring role over the twelve-month period of the award. This includes arranging a series of mentoring studio visits with prominent arts professionals and writers of the award winner’s choosing.
Open to: | Applicants must be established residents of the UK. Students in current education are not eligible to apply. This applies to BA and MA students or equivalent, but those undertaking postgraduate research work leading to a PhD/Mphil/MLitt/ MRes or equivalent are able to apply. We are unable to accept joint, group or collective applications. |
Entry: | £15 |
Medium: | Sculpture |
Deadline: | 12th March 2025 |
Award: | Solo exhibition & £10,000 grant towards the making of a new work |