Members-only
London, UK
About the prize
The summer exhibition is open to all members and fellows of the Royal Society of Sculptors, working in any medium.
Applications for the Summer Show 2026 that will take place in the autumn, back at Dora House with acclaimed designer Henry Holland as guest curator, are expected to open in late spring / early summer 2026 and for any queries, please contact the Residencies and Awards Manager via awards@sculptors.org.uk
About the Curator
We are delighted that acclaimed designer Henry Holland is the guest curator for the 2026 Summer Show.
More details coming soon!
Summer Show 2025
The 2025 Summer Show was held at Burgh House a beautiful 18th Century Queen Anne Style Home built in 1704 in the middle of Hampstead. A private residence for most of its history the building was saved by local residents in 1979 and has since become a dynamic exhibition and events space. Remnants of the colourful life of the house are still present with its extraordinary ‘sugar twist’ staircase, panelled rooms and lovely garden terrace designed by pioneering landscape designer Gertrude Jekyll.
Given this unusual location, the 2025 exhibition takes as its inspiration the innovative series of Post War touring exhibitions organised by the Arts Council under the title ‘Sculpture in the Home’. These exhibitions explored and celebrated the important role sculpture plays in a domestic environment.
About her choice of 'Sculpture in the Home' as the theme for the Summer Show 2025, Polly said:
'Whilst there will be practical concerns that artists will need to consider in terms of size and weight, I have no doubt that the Royal Society of Sculptors will put forward a really interesting range of works that will create a fabulous exhibition in this unusual space - a home from home.'
Summer Show 2024
The Summer Show 2024 was held at Dora House and it featured work by more than 40 members of the Society selected by 2024 guest judge David McAlmont. Click here to see the exhibition.
Summer Show 2023
The Summer Show 2023 was held at Dora House and it featured work by more than 50 members of the Society selected by 2023 guest judge Edward Bulmer. Click here to see the exhibition.
