PRESS RELEASE - Sculptures in the Garden, Mudgee 2015, Call for Artist Submissions

Amber Norton-Knight May 28, 2015

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

www.sculpturesinthegarden.com.au

SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN FOR SCULPTURES IN THE GARDEN 2015!

Amber Norton-Knight April 17, 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

Mid-Western Regional Council's SIG 2014 acquisitions; Ulan Murray's “Acacia", "Cube Stack" by Alex Scheibner and "Heavy Load" by David Walsh.

Sculptures in the Garden 2014 Success!

Amber Norton-Knight December 9, 2014

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

Sculpture in the Garden raises over $20,000 for Guide Dogs in 'best year yet'

Amber Norton-Knight December 9, 2014

Organisers of Sculptures in the Garden have called this year’s event on October 11 and 12 their “best year yet”.

Amber Norton-Knight from Rosby Wines said more than 2300 visitors walk through the gates over the weekend, and more than 50 per cent of the sculptures went home with new owners – including three headed for public places around the Mid-Western region, thanks to Council.

The total amount raised over the two days for Guide Dogs NSW/ACT was over $20,000.

“The Mudgee Support Group for Guide Dogs volunteers worked hard over the two days to raise this figure through entry fees, raffles and catering,” Ms Norton-Knight said.

“Guide Dogs NSW/ACT will also get a share of the commission from the sale of sculptures, and the Sculptures in the Garden Committee hope to announce this final figure in the coming weeks.”

An addition to the annual public art event, a new feature, the Children’s Labyrinth was very popular with the children and was a great space to display the many entries the committee received from younger local artists.

Lord Mayor Clover Moore found it very hard to judge children’s entries and after much deliberation awarded prizes to several budding young artists and classes.

Prize winners were:

Preschool Category

Winners - Mudgee Preschool - Creatures from the Garden; Highly commended - Mudgee Preschool, Owls.

Infants Category

Winners - Mudgee Public School KB - Where the Wild Sticks Are; Highly commended - Mudgee Public School KS, Ouch!

Primary Category

Winners - Hargraves Public School - Fish Garden; Highly commended - Lue Public School, Blue Chooks; Highly commended - St Matthew’s Yr 5, Local Connections

High School Category

Winners - Kandos High School Yr 7, Janus Faces; Highly commended - Helena Shearman, New Beginnings.

Kay and Gerald Norton-Knight thank the Mid-Western Regional Council and Moolarben Coal for their support for the event and the Sculptures in the Garden Committee for their hard work and ongoing commitment to the event.

FINAL CALL FOR WORKS

Amber Norton-Knight September 12, 2014

Final call for works for SIG2014.

SCULPTURES IN THE GARDEN 2014

Amber Norton-Knight September 5, 2014

For immediate release September 2014

MEDIA RELEASE

SCULPTURES IN THE GARDEN 2014

Lord Mayor of Sydney, Clover Moore, will open a Mudgee outdoor art exhibition in October that has become one of the largest across NSW.

Amber Norton-Knight, event organiser, says that Ms Moore’s interest in the event is flattering.

“This is the fourth Sculptures in the Garden event and the second time we’ve been honoured with Clover Moore’s attendance,” Ms Norton-Knight said.

Sculptures in the Garden is an annual sculpture exhibition in the garden of Mudgee winery, Rosby. This year the event will be held from 9am – 4pm on 11-12 October.

“Like our local community, Clover Moore is a big supporter of public art. While the City of Sydney is doing it on a bigger scale, there is certainly a similar public art movement in Mudgee.

“There have been significant developments in the last year, with two sculptures from the 2013 exhibition now installed in Mudgee’s Lawson Park.

“Like the City of Sydney, our Council is continuing to invest in public art for the region. Council matches the contribution made by Sculptures in the Garden to purchase sculptures to be put on public display.

“This year, a committee will have $12,000 to acquire work from the exhibition. This is a huge bonus to exhibiting artists as well as the local community,” Ms Norton-Knight said.

Clover Moore says the event has great appeal for Sydney-siders.

“Sculptures in the Garden is a fantastic event with great cultural merit. It is clearly becoming a flagship exhibition and is a very valuable promotion of public art.

“Public art, like great architecture, can make a place memorable. It can shape a town or city’s image and make empty spaces exciting, engaging and unique.”

Sculptures in the Garden event attracted 250 sculptures, by 80 different artists, displayed creatively around the garden at “Rosby”, home of Kay and Gerald Norton-Knight. Sculpture prices ranged from $20 to $20,000. Over 100 sculptures were sold for a total of almost $60,000, and the 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.

All event details are online at www.sculpturesinthegarden.com.au.

EVENT FACT SHEET

Date                  11th & 12th October 2014
Time                  9am - 4pm, both days
Location            Rosby, 122 Strikes Lane, Eurunderee, Mudgee
Entry fee            $5, children free

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.

Sculptures in the Garden 2014 Poster

Amber Norton-Knight August 17, 2014

Sculptures in the Garden - Call for Works - Media Release

Amber Norton-Knight August 17, 2014

CALL FOR WORKS

SCULPTURES IN THE GARDEN 2014

One of the largest sculpture exhibitions in rural NSW, Sculptures in the Garden 2014 has issued an open call for submissions from artists.

Held over Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 October 2014, the not for profit outdoor exhibition features local, regional and interstate artists.

Event organizer, Amber Norton-Knight, says Sculptures in the Garden 2014 provides artists with an exquisite avenue to exhibit their works.

“Sculptures in the Garden 2014 is set in beautiful rural surroundings within a private garden and vineyard in Mudgee, NSW,” Amber said.

“We anticipate more than 2,000 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 150 sculptures and more than 60% were sold.”

All 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.

“Last year, we raised more than $19,000 for the Mudgee Support Group for Guide Dogs NSW/ACT, which was a huge achievement.

“This year, Sculptures in the Garden, with funding assistance from Mid-Western Regional Council, will purchase sculptures from the exhibition up to the value of $11,000, to add to the local sculpture walk,” Amber said.

Other honours will be bestowed upon artists in the form of a People’s Choice Award and $5,000 Moolarben Acquisition Prize.

There is no entry fee for artists to exhibit at the event. The submissions deadline is Friday 12th September 2014. Entry forms can be downloaded from the Sculptures in the Garden website; www.sculpturesinthegarden.com.au.