The winning artworks of past Sculptures in the Garden, Mudgee exhibitions can be found nestled along the banks of the Cudgegong River in Mudgee. Like treasures to be found, 29 works have been placed along the Lawson Park Sculpture Garden Walk to be admired by passers-by. Beloved by locals and a drawcard for visitors, the creation and continued development of the sculpture walk is one of the main reasons why the SIG exhibition has continued to take place, now in its 13th year.
Read MoreSIG 2021 HERALDED A HUGE SUCCESS
The Sculptures in the Garden Committee would like to thank you for participating in the 7th annual Sculptures in the Garden exhibition and helping make the event such a success. We are all very pleased with the results of the exhibition and feedback that we are receiving.
Read MoreWINNERS OF SCULPTURES IN THE GARDEN 2021 ANNOUNCED
Mudgee and regional NSW’s most renowned outdoor sculpture exhibition, Sculptures in The Garden, enjoyed a hugely successful first week at ‘Rosby’ with visitors purchasing over 50% of the artworks available from the two-week exhibition. All works will remain on site until the end of the exhibition.
The winning acquisitions were announced by selection panellist and local Councillor, Sam Payne, on Friday evening in front of a crowd of exhibiting artists and Friends of Sculptures in the Garden.
The top acquisition winners included:
$25,000 SIG & MWRC Acquisition Prize :: Ahead by Harrie Fasher (Portland)
$10,000 Friends of SIG Acquisition Prize :: Pensive by Nicole O'Regan (Sodwalls)
$5,000 Moolarben Acquisition Prize :: Runner by François Jaggi (Armidale)
These three acquisitions prizes will all be added to the Lawson Park Sculpture Walk – the real legacy of SIG. The Lawson Park Sculpture Walk began in 2013 as an initiative by Sculptures in the Garden to contribute public art to the community that enhances its public domain via the Arts in Central West NSW. Since then, Sculptures in the Garden has contributed more than 23 acquisition works to the Lawson Park Sculpture Walk, a gift to the region that is a drawcard for visitors and locals.
Other prizes won included:
$5,000 Buchanan Artistic Merit Acquisition Prize for Small Sculpture :: The Great Escape by Alan Kuczynski (Seaforth). The Great Escape will be displayed permanently in the grounds of the new Mudgee Hospital.
$500 People's Choice Award :: Coral Queendom by Katherine Castillo Alfarez (Manly)
$300 The Sculptors Society Artistic Merit Prize :: Sway by Annika Thurbon (Cardiff Heights)
With artists hailing from across Australia, the breadth of talent who entered the event this year was of exceptional quality and demonstrated the exhibition’s reputation as the leading sculpture event in regional Australia.
The exhibition will run daily until the 21st of November from 10am–4pm at Rosby in Mudgee.
A CELEBRATION OF ART IN THE CENTRAL WEST
The brand-new Mudgee Arts Precinct opened to the public on Saturday, August 7.
The precinct is set to become the home of the arts for the Mid-Western region. It will offer a community workspace for artists with resources and facilities to foster art, creative and cultural education. In addition to a state-of-the-art, purpose-built gallery space to host exhibitions, these facilities will nurture the existing arts community in the Central West and encourage a new generation of emerging artists.
Read MoreANNOUNCING THE SELECTION PANEL FOR SIG 2021
The selection panel for Sculptures in the Garden 2021 has been announced…
Read MoreA GIFT OF ART TO THE REGION - THE LEGACY OF THE LAWSON PARK SCULPTURE WALK
Any visitor who has ever been to Mudgee, and most definitely any local knows that the Lawson Park Sculpture Walk is one of the star attractions in this beautiful region that we’re so lucky to call home.
Lawson Park is a beautiful, tranquil and peaceful setting along the banks of the Cudgegong River that showcases winning artworks from the Sculptures in the Garden (SIG) annual exhibition.
The sculpture walk came to be after Sculptures in the Garden founder, Kay Norton-Knight, along with the exhibition committee, proposed the idea to the Mid-Western Regional Council (MWRC) who deemed it a worthy and important asset for the local community.
Read MoreCALL FOR WORKS - SCULPTURES IN THE GARDEN 2017 ROSBY VINEYARD, MUDGEE
Artists are invited to be part of Sculptures in the Garden 2017, an annual two-day exhibition in the garden at Rosby vineyard in Mudgee NSW.
Read MorePRESS RELEASE - ONE MONTH LEFT TO ENTER SCULPTURES IN THE GARDEN 2015
For Immediate Release August 2015
The deadline is drawing near for sculptors to submit works to the annual Sculptures in the Garden event at Mudgee’s Rosby Vineyard.
For one weekend of the year, the large garden of the Rosby homestead fills with hundreds of sculptures in every shape and media, ranging from scrap metal to cast bronze.
Entries will close on Friday, September 11, one month before Sculptures in the Garden is held on October 10 and 11.
Sculptures in the Garden is one of the Mudgee region’s biggest art events and one of the biggest sculpture exhibitions in rural NSW.
Last year more than 270 sculptures were exhibited in the Rosby garden under the Eurunderee hills, and organisers expect around 3,000 visitors through the gate in 2015.
The event allows local sculptors to exhibit alongside celebrated artists from around Australia, and to sell their work – in 2014 more than half the sculptures sold, including pieces purchased by Mid-Western Regional Council for public display in Lawson Park.
The best Mudgee sculptors feature alongside artists who have produced public works for the City of Sydney, and others who have featured in Sculpture by the Sea.
As well as bringing Australia’s celebrated sculptors to Mudgee, Sculptures in the Garden draws art lovers from Sydney and around regional NSW, and has built up a strong following that includes Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore, now a regular guest.
This year for the first time, Dame Marie Bashir will open the event and announce the winners of the acquisitive prizes on the Saturday morning.
Sculptures in the Garden is a not-for-profit event, with proceeds going to the Mudgee Support Group of Guide Dogs NSW/ACT and the purchase of public art for a sculpture walk in Mudgee’s Lawson Park.
Last year’s event raised more than $20,000 for the Mudgee Support Group for Guide Dogs NSW/ACT.
With one month left before the entry deadline, it’s time for local artists to complete an entry form and ensure their work is part of this exceptional annual event.
Entry forms can be found on the Sculptures in the Garden page at www.sculpturesinthegarden.com.au
* EVENT DETAILS *
October 10 – 11, 9am – 4pm
Kay & Gerald Norton-Knight’s garden ‘Rosby’
122 Strikes Lane, Eurunderee, Mudgee
Phone 02 6373 3856
info@rosby.com.au
www.sculpturesinthegarden.com.au
For further interview opportunities, high-res photos or other media requests, call Amber Norton-Knight on 0414 942 917 or email amber@rosby.com.au.
PRESS RELEASE - Sculptures in the Garden, Mudgee 2015, Call for Artist Submissions
CALL FOR WORKS
For Immediate Release May 2015
One of the largest sculpture exhibitions in rural NSW, Sculptures in the Garden 2015 has issued an open call for submissions from artists.
Held over Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 October 2015, the not for profit outdoor exhibition features local, regional, Sydney and interstate artists.
Event organizer, Amber Norton-Knight, says Sculptures in the Garden 2015 provides artists a unique avenue to exhibit their works.
“Sculptures in the Garden 2015 is set in beautiful rural surroundings within a private garden and vineyard in Mudgee, NSW,” Amber said.
“We anticipate more than 3,000 visitors will attend the exhibition over the weekend, providing huge exposure for the artists
“It’s also very likely that they will sell their work. Last year, Sculptures in the Garden displayed over 270 sculptures and more than 50% were sold.”
Proceeds from the weekend exhibition will go to a local arts initiative to develop a sculpture walk in Mudgee’s Lawson Park.
“This year, Mid-Western Regional Council will be purchasing sculptures from the exhibition up to the value of $11,000. The acquired work/s will be part of the Mid Western Regional Council public art plan,” Amber said.
Other prizes will be bestowed upon artists in the form of a People’s Choice Award and $5,000 Acquisition Prize. The winning acquisition will be part of Mid-Western Regional Councils public art collection.
The Mudgee Support Group of Guide Dogs NSW/ACT will be assisting throughout the 2-days running the gate and providing catering for the event.
Submissions for Sculptures in the Garden 2015 are now open. The submissions deadline is Friday 11th September 2015. Entry forms and more information can be found on the Sculptures in the Garden website; www.sculpturesinthegarden.com.au.
* EVENT DETAILS *
October 10 – 11, 9am – 4pm
Kay & Gerald Norton-Knight’s garden ‘Rosby’
122 Strikes Lane, Eurunderee, Mudgee
Phone 02 6373 3856
info@rosby.com.au
SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN FOR SCULPTURES IN THE GARDEN 2015!
We invite artists to an open call for submissions to one of the largest sculpture exhibitions in rural NSW – Sculptures in the Garden 2015.
Held over two days, Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th October 2015, this not for profit outdoor exhibition gives local, regional and interstate artists an avenue to exhibit their works in beautiful rural surroundings within a private garden and vineyard in Mudgee NSW.
PRIZES & AWARDS
- Mid-Western Regional Council will be purchasing a sculpture or sculptures from the 2015 exhibition up to the value of $11,000. The acquired work/s will be part of the Mid Western Regional Council public art plan.
- Sculptures in the Garden 2015 anticipate announcing a major acquisition prize
- Peoples Choice Award
HIGHLIGHTS
- An estimated 3,000 visitors are anticipated to visit the exhibition over the two days
- Last year, we displayed over 270 sculptures and sold 50% of the artworks
- Proceeds from the weekend exhibition go to the Mudgee Support Group of Guide Dogs NSW/ACT and a local arts initiative to develop a sculpture walk in Mudgee’s Lawson Park
- Over $20,000 was raised for the Mudgee Support Group for Guide Dogs NSW/ACT in 2014
ENTRY
Entry forms and exhibition guidelines are available on our website HERE.
Please submit your entry form, images, artist statement and artist biography via one of the following methods by Friday 11th September 2015:
- Online via: www.sculpturesinthegarden.com.au
- Email: info@rosby.com.au
- Post to: PO Box 3, Mudgee NSW 2850
If you have any questions regarding the above information please contact Amber Norton-Knight on 0414 942 917 or info@rosby.com.au We look forward to receiving your entry forms for Sculptures in the Garden 2015.
Kay Norton-Knight
Sculptures in the Garden Coordinator
kay@rosby.com.au
0428 635 993
Sculptures in the Garden 2014 Success!
The SIG Committee would like to thank all that participated in the 4th annual Sculptures in the Garden exhibition and helping make the event such a success. We are all very pleased with the results of the exhibition and feedback that we are receiving. Over the course of the 2 day event Rosby welcomed over 2,300 people through the gate, sold approximately 50% of all artwork exhibited and raised with the help of the Mudgee Support Group for Guide Dogs over $20,000 for Guide Dogs NSW/ACT.
The event this year has received extensive coverage in the local and wider media with the profile of the event and Mudgee Region receiving a significant boost. We look forward to be able to build upon this platform and grow the event further next year.
Congratulations to our 2014 prize winners. Ulan Murray's work “Acacia" was awarded the Moolarben Acquisition Prize and "Cube Stack" by Alex Scheibner and "Heavy Load" by David Walsh was acquired by the Mid-Western Regional Council as part of their Public Art Collection and all three works will be installed in the coming weeks. Congratulations also to Wendy Black who received the People’s Choice Award for her work “Catch!"
This year was the first year we have had formal acquisition prize and we hope to increase the amount of prize money and types of awards available for next year’s event.
But more importantly please put next year’s exhibition dates in your diary as we will be back bigger and better on the 10th & 11th of October 2015. If you would like to be involved again next year or have any feedback or suggestions on how we could improve the event we would love to hear from you.
Thanks again for your support and we hope to see you again in 2015.
Kind Regards,
Amber & Kay Norton-Knight