Sculpture in the Vineyards - Wollombi Valley Sculpture Festival
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12 September 2026
AUD $80,000
NSW, Australia
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The Wollombi Valley Sculpture Festival offers an immersive experience where the valley itself becomes the gallery. Held every two years, the festival transforms historic Wollombi Village and beautiful surrounds into a dynamic showcase for contemporary sculpture, inviting visitors to explore scenic vineyards, curated indoor exhibitions, and a vibrant calendar of events. As Australia's largest-scale rural sculpture festival, we invite artists from across the country and beyond to showcase their creativity amidst the stunning landscape of the Wollombi Valley. With over $80,000 prize pool on offer and a chance to exhibit your work in one of the most scenic cultural settings in regional NSW, this is an opportunity to connect art, nature, and community like no other.
Biennial - every even year
PRIZES:
• $35,000 – First Prize
• $5,000 – Small Sculpture Prize
• $10,000 – Highly Commended Prize
• $500 – Young Sculptor Prize
- $5,000 - Emerging Artist Award
- $5,000 - Excellence in Mixed Media
- $5,000 - Excellence in Metal
- $5,000 - Excellence in Stone
- $5,000 - Excellence in Timber
- $1,000 - People's Choice
- $1,000 - Local Sculptor Prize
Venue: Historic Wollombi Village, Undercliff Winery, Laguna Village, Wollombi Valley, Hunter Valley NSW
Contact: For more information email admin@sculptureinthevineyards.com.au
Summary
30 March 2026 - 3 May 2026
12 September 2026 - 27 September 2026
31 May 2026
National Entries
Biennial - Even Years
Isabel Langtry – Principal, Hampstead School of Art; John McDonald – Art Critic; Jane Watters – Director, S.H. Ervin Gallery, National Trust of Australia
Sculpture
Wollombi Valley, Lower Hunter Valley, NSW
NSW
Australia
AUD $80,000
$50 for up to 3 sculptures. There is a commission of 33% on sales.
2 April 2026
2022: David Ball - Indoor Prize ($7,500)
2022: James Rogers - Winner ($25,000)
2020: Johann Tovar Carrera - Small Sculpture Prize ($6,000)
2020: Stephen King - Winner ($20,000)
2019: Peter Tilley - Small Sculpture Prize ($4,000)
2019: Robert Barnstone - Winner ($10,000)
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