The Liverpool Sculpture Prize celebrates the creativity and dynamism of public art, providing an annual platform for artists in the history Commercial District of Liverpool. A partnership between Liverpool BID Company and Liverpool Parish Church, The Liverpool Sculpture Prize is an annual competition for sculptors working in the UK to have their work displayed at a highprofile location within the city for twelve months. Selected by a judging panel, the winning work will be installed for a year at St Nicholas Church, overlooking Chapel Street and Liverpool’s famous waterfront.
Liverpool Parish Church has long been a venue and focal point for public art. It hosted The Liverpool Plinth for five years and its gardens have provided the stage for various works as part of Liverpool Biennial.
Liverpool BID Company represents the interests of 800+ Levy Payers across Liverpool city centre and invests in public art and engagement. This helps to animate neighbourhoods, support artists and the creative sector and maintain Liverpool’s reputation as a city of cultural and creative value.
The artist callout will launch in February 2025 with selection taking place in April 2025. The selected work will be installed and unveiled in June 2025.