FOR the second time running, Queanbeyan City Council is staging the Clearwater Sculpture Prize, and it’s time to enter.

The prize and exhibition will be located on the foreshore of the Queanbeyan River during the Queanbeyan River Festival on October 16-18.

The 2015 Sculpture Prize will provide $7,500 worth of prizes, with the Major Award sponsored by Queanbeyan City Council worth $5,000, $2,000 more than last year.

The Encouragement Award and People’s Choice Award are both worth $1,000 with $500 going to the winner for the Children’s Choice Award.

“The inaugural Clearwater Sculpture Prize in 2014 was a great success and I look forward to seeing the event continue to grow this year,” says Queanbeyan Mayor, Cr Tim Overall. “It was a stunning sight to see 25 sculptures scattered across the banks of the Queanbeyan River.”

“Prospective entrants are encouraged to think freshwater, flora and fauna, conservation, water rats, platypus, swimming, kayaking, fishing and recreational activities that happen on and under the water, and up and down the river,” Cr Overall said.

The Clearwater Sculpture Prize welcomes applications from artists of all abilities – from first time sculptors, to professional and experienced practitioners. Collaborative works from community groups, schools and other groups are also encouraged.

Entries can be submitted until Friday, August 28. Forms are available from qcc.nsw.gov.au, the Queanbeyan City Library or The Q.