Sculpture on the Farm

Sculpture on the Farm is back on the farm in 2023. The exhibition will run on the October Long Weekend, Saturday 30 September to Monday 2 October 2023, with a Preview and Gala Opening on the evening of Friday 29 September.

We are honoured to announce the two prestigious judges for 2023, Geoffrey Edwards and Dr Gerry Bobsien OAM.

Geoffrey Edwards is a curatorial consultant, lecturer and writer. He is a member of the national advisory panel for Sydney-based Sculpture by the Sea and is adviser to the Melbourne philanthropists John and Pauline Gandel in respect of their celebrated Pt Leo Estate Sculpture Park on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula.

Dr Gerry Bobsien OAM has worked across leadership and curatorial roles at the National Gallery of Australia, Newcastle Art Gallery, and the Lock-Up and has provided public art curatorial services for several organisations. This year we are thrilled to be able to announce an increased number of prizes totalling up to $60,000

3 Acquisitive Prizes up to $15,000 each, for sculptures selected for permanent public display at the: Gresford Arboretum Dungog Common Reserve and in the township of Dungog. Details of these locations will follow.

Prizes will be awarded for excellence and innovation.

$5,000 RUPIO Prize for Metallurgical Excellence

$2,000 Prize for Excellence in a Timber work

$2,000 Prize for Excellence in a Stonework

$2,000 Prize for Innovation Excellence

$2,000 Prize for Excellence in a Indoor Work

$500 Local Dungog Shire Artist Prize

$500 People’s Choice Prize for Outdoor Work

$500 People’s Choice Prize for Indoor Work

Sculpture on the Farm Timeline via www.sculptureonthefarm.com

Entries Open on 1 April

Entries Close on 1 July

Finalists will be announced by 14 July All entrants will be notified by 14 July as to the status of their applications.

Bump in Friday 29 September between 7am and 12 noon

Preview and Gala Opening on the evening of Friday 29 September 2023

Exhibition Open Times:

Saturday 30 September and Sunday 1 October from 10am to 4pm Monday 2 October from 9am to 12 noon

Bump out Monday 2 October between 12.30pm and 3pm

See the Sculpture on the Farm website for more information. If you have any queries please contact i nfo@sculptureonthefarm.com

With your sculptures, the Committee of Sculpture on the Farm 2023 is really looking forward to presenting a sensational exhibition with some exciting new initiatives, so please save the dates and get cracking in your studios!

With best wishes

Philippa Graham OAM Chair and Curator Sculpture on the Farm Inc

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