Broomhill National Sculpture Prize 2013

£15,000 Prize Fund

The Broomhill Art and Sculpture Foundation launched the Broomhill National Sculpture Prize with an annual prize fund of £15,000 in 2009 to provide an exciting challenge for new and emerging UK based sculptors.

News and updates on the official NSP blog

“The National Sculpture Prize presents a rare opportunity for artists. With a brief to inspire ambition and experimentation, the Prize not only provides funding for ten sculptors to realise their proposals, but includes the curatorial support and enthusiasm of the whole team at Broomhill.” • Kate Jago, NSP Judge and editor of Proof Magazine.

2013 Finalists

Ten UK based sculptors selected by a top judging panel have been given the challenge of exhibiting in the National Sculpture Prize Exhibition, in a bid to win the 2013 NSP title. Each of the ten finalists have a £1,000 budget and three months to turn their proposed idea into an inspiring finished piece for the Summer Exhibition. The final ten sculptures will be on display at Broomhill from 01 Jun 2013.

Click here to see who the judging panel selected to exhibit at the Summer exhibition, in a bid to win the 2013 title!

Read about the finalists here

2013 Judging panel

Joining Rinus and Aniet van de Sande (owners of Broomhill) around the judging table in 2013 is celebrated sculptor Julian Wild; Director of Castle Fine Arts Foundry, Chris Butler and Chief Executive of North Devon Theatres Trust, Alan Giddings.

Their diverse experience was put to the test in March when choosing ten works for the final Summer exhibition. The panel will meet again in October to select the overall winner of the National Sculpture Prize 2013.

Vote for your favourite sculpture

Be prepared to have your art critic hat on when you visit the exhibition, as we’ll be asking you to help us select the ‘Public Speaks’ winner! You will be able to cast a vote for your favourite sculpture at Broomhill (and online) from 01 Jun.