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17/06/2026

THE FINALISTS HAVE BEEN SELECTED 🎉
Following an exceptional response from artists across Australia and internationally, the finalists for the Wollombi Valley Sculpture Festival 2026 have now been selected.

An exciting collection of contemporary sculpture is coming together and, in the coming months, the historic Wollombi Valley will be transformed by artworks from both emerging and established sculptors.

From intimate indoor works to large-scale outdoor installations, visitors can look forward to discovering sculpture throughout the villages & valley from 12–27 September 2026.

Head to our website to view the comprehensive list of our 2026 sculptor finalists: sculptureinthevineyards.com.au/finalists-and-winners/sculpture-finalist-2026/

Every sculpture begins with an idea, a material and the hands of an artist.
Over the coming weeks we will begin introducing some of the artists and artworks that will form part of this year’s festival.

Image 1: Elena photographed by Kamilla Visnes “…this is one of my best works so far and it has a very special and intimate meaning. I’ll be proud to show it at the Wollombi festival.”

Image 2: Stephen Coburn an early WIP shot of his ‘26 entry.

Image 3: Junior sculptor, Elrod Vella learning the skills that brought his entry to life.

Image 4: WIP photo of finalist Campbell Murray Camtiques 💥

12/06/2026

SAVE THE DATE

The Wollombi Valley Sculpture Festival returns 12-27 September 2026.

Discover contemporary sculpture set within the historic Wollombi Valley, where artists, landscape and creativity come together in unexpected places.

Wander the sculpture trail, meet artists and experience one of NSW’s leading regional sculpture festivals.

Image 1: Kylie Beynon installing ‘Corten Carousel’ in Wollombi Village, 2024.
Photographer Thorny Stories .

Image 2: ‘Bush Stupa’ by John Petrie Jane Undercliff 2024.
Photographed by Ben Trollope.

Image 3: Steve Oatley beside his 2024 piece ‘Ride on By’ Roadside Gallery Wollombi .
Photographed by Thorny Stories .

Image 4: ‘Brolgas’ by Mark Joyce Jane Undercliff 2024.
Photographed by Ben Trollope.

Image 5: detail of ‘Incognito 8’ by Kate Gorman. Photographed by Thorny Stories at The Old Fireshed Gallery, Wollombi Village 2024.

Image 6: Adam Truskett’s ‘The Morning After’ Roadside Gallery Wollombi 2024.
Photographed by Thorny Stories

09/06/2026

SAVE THE DATE

The Wollombi Valley Sculpture Festival returns 12-27 September 2026.

Discover contemporary sculpture set within the historic Wollombi Valley, where artists, landscape and creativity come together in unexpected places.

Wander the sculpture trail, meet artists and experience one of NSW's leading regional sculpture festivals.

15/05/2026

Wollombi Valley Sculpture Festival
12–27 September 2026
Entries are in, and behind the scenes the festival team is in full swing! This September, the valley will come alive with contemporary sculpture in a historic setting — over 150 works, various exhibition spaces, and three weekends of creativity, conversation, and community.
It’s set to be a premier event for the Wollombi Valley.
Plan your stay, wander the trail, and experience sculpture.
Book your visit now: www.sculptureinthevineyards.com.au

01/05/2026

SCULPTORS - The clock is ticking, you have until midnight this SUN 3rd MAY to finalise your entries for the Wollombi Valley Sculpture Festival.

With 12 non-acquisitive prizes valued at over $80,000, plus three major exposure prizes including the prestigious Governor’s Prize and the London Sculpture Prize, there’s plenty to aim for.

You’re likely wondering who will be selecting the winners of these great prizes!

We’d like to introduce our distinguished judges for 2026;

ISABEL LANGTRY - Principal, Hampstead School of Art - Isabel was our special guest artist in 2024 and returns in 2026 as a judge and presenter. She will also be selecting the London Sculpture Prize, Australia.

JANE WATTERS is the Director, Galleries for the National Trust of Australia (NSW) and Director of the S.H.Ervin Gallery, Gadigal land (Sydney) a role that she has held since 2001.

JOHN McDONALD is one of Australia’s best-known and respected art critics, with more than 40 years of experience reviewing visual arts, fashion, film, journals and books.

We’re so grateful for the time and expertise they’ll share with us .

Head to www.sculptureinthevineyards.com.au to complete your entry’s and scroll to enjoy some stand out mixed media and wood sculptures previously exhibited at our Festival.
NEW awards in 2026.
Excellence in Wood ($5,000) and Excellence in Mixed Media ($5,000) 🤗

Image 1: Amanda Charge ‘Spinning Gum’ online in 2021.

Image 2: Edwardo Milan, detail of ‘Cluster‘ exhibited in 2024 (ex Twine Gallery), Wollombi Village.

Image 3: ‘Perennials’ by the de Mestre sisters and Image 5: Stevie Fieldsend ‘Still (once trees)’ 2024. Photographed by Ben Trollope.

Image 6: Alyson Hayes ‘Cellaspore Bloom’ at the Laguna Hall 2024. Photographed by Mick Lynch.

Image 7: Libby Bloxham ‘Emancipation’ 2019. Photographed by Nick Glover.

29/04/2026

SCULPTORS - A gentle reminder to prompt haste - entries close for the 2026 Wollombi Valley Sculpture Festival in just 4 days!

Established, emerging and junior sculptors, finalise your entries via www.sculptureinthevineyards.com.au before midnight Sunday 3rd May.

Over $80,000 in non-acquisitive prizes will be awarded this September in the beautiful Wollombi Valley.
Our festival has grown into a uniquely vibrant cultural event since its inception in 2002, and this is the moment for you to get involved!

Festival Director, Sheena Duncan and her impassioned Committee have introduced the Emerging Artist Prize ($5,000) for the first time .
The People’s Choice Award ($1,000) will return in 2026 and the highly competitive Small Sculpture Prize ($5,000) will once again be awarded.

A look back at some previous works and winners to help drive your momentum;

Image 1: Greg Salter ‘Sticky Fleece’ in Wollombi Village, 2020.

Image 2: Small Sculpture Prize winner 2020, Johann Tovar-Carrera ‘Portal 1’.

Image 3: Peoples Choice winner 2019, Rode Vella ‘Fight or Flight’ .

Image 5: Daniel Schwartz ‘Music Heals’ 2020 and Image 6: Rhonda Castle ‘Embrace’ 2022 .

Image 7: Peter Lewis ‘Asleep Series 3’ 2019.

We’d also like to invite you all to enjoy the historic charm of the Wollombi Valley this weekend for the Heart of Wollombi Street Party 🎉 celebrating 175years .

Submit your entries today and come celebrate with us this weekend!

27/04/2026

SCULPTORS - In 6 days the entry portal will close (SUN 3rd May) for the Wollombi Valley Sculpture Festival.

The Open Prize has never been so great.$35,000 will be awarded in 2026 and the Highly Commended Prize ($10,000) returns.
Both prizes are non-acquisitive, enabling the awarded sculptures to be purchased by any of the many sculpture enthusiasts who visit our Festival.

This year’s finalist works will be enjoyed by visitors across multiple sites including an artists trail that will transform our Village, landscapes and charming historic buildings into stunning exhibition spaces.

There has been a substantial amount of investment in the Wollombi Village recently.
Visitors can wander, experience and explore your work where art, history and the valley’s spirit meet.

It will be truly awesome… so finalise your entries for your opportunity to be a part of this incredible celebration of contemporary sculpture.

All entry details can be found on our website; www.sculptureinthevineyards.com.au

Scroll to enjoy a look back at some of our previous Open Prize and Highly Commended winners
Photographed by Nick Glover and .

Image 1: Koichi Ishino ‘wind - stone’ exhibited at the Endeavour Museum, Wollombi Village. HC winner 2022.

Image 2: James Rogers ‘Turning Light’ . Open Prize winner 2022.

Image 3: Stephen King ‘Tongue and Groove’ on the grounds of . Open Prize winner 2020.

Image 4: Anthony Battaglia ‘Without End’ at St John’s Church grounds, Wollombi Village. HC winner 2024.

Image 5: Robert Barnstone ‘Gene Rosa’ in the gardens at Grays Inn, Wollombi Village. Open Prize winner 2019.

24/04/2026

SCULPTORS - There are 10 days until entries for the Wollombi Valley Sculpture Festival will close…

… and we have exciting news!!

Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC is our distinguished Patron, and with the extension of her term, we are delighted to announce that the prestigious Governor’s Prize will continue in 2026.

All outdoor sculptures are eligible for this non-acquisitive Prize which includes a 12 month exhibition at Government House, and $1,000 for transport costs.

Image 1: Her Excellency with Michael Snape , winner of the Governor’s Prize in 2024 for his sculpture ‘Copse’.
Photographed by Nick Glover at Government House.

Image 3 & 7: ‘Copse’ was exhibited on the grounds of for our 2024 Festival and was brilliantly captured by Garry Musgrove .

Image 5: In 2022, installed ‘Nijinsky’ on the forecourt of the Laguna Hall and went on to win the WVSF inaugural Governor’s Prize.

Image 6: After spending a year at Government House, ‘Nijinsky’ found its permanent home right back here in the Hunter Valley.
Photographed by Nick Glover.

Enter the WVSF today for your chance to be a part of history in the making!

Find all the entry details at: www.sculptureinthevineyards.com.au

22/04/2026

SCULPTORS - A dozen days until entries close (3rd May) for the 2026 Wollombi Valley Sculpture Festival.

Submit your greatest works, they may have been created within the last 10 years . Dust them off, slick on the penetrol or complete final touches because time is almost up!

Many new prizes await our finalists; Excellence in Metal and Excellence in Stone to name only a couple. See the full list & entry portal access at www.sculptureinthevineyards.com.au

There”ll be more winners than ever before to celebrate in our beautiful Valley, with its welcoming new Village streetscape and pathways.

So many exceptional sculptors have enjoyed our renowned hospitality, here’s a few stone & metal creations that reflect the breadth of creative styles exhibited over recent years;

Image 1: Clara Hali’s bronze, corten steel ‘Hilje’ was exhibited online in 2021 & in Wollombi Village 2022.

Image 2: Amanda Lockton’s prize winning ‘Fire’s Edge’. Photographed by Phil Janson at the Wollombi Tennis Club in 2020.

Image 3: ‘Bettinka’. Mottled pink USA alabaster, online in 2021.

Image 4: Detail of ‘Engineering dreams of a mollusk’ by Myles Naylor.
Photographed by Hunter Ryder Studios 2019.

Image 5: ‘Bush Stupa’ by John Petrie . Photographed by Ben Trollope 2024.

Image 6: Alexandra Mills ‘Women of the Town’ - salvaged birdcage, tie wire. Photographed by Nick Glover, Laguna Hall 2022.

Image 7: James Bunter ‘Corydalis Sempervirens’. Photographed by 2022 .

Image 8: Aerial image by Robert Fagan of ‘s epic ‘Passage’ in 2024.

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