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SAVE THE DATE: Sculpture on the Farm Dungog returns 26–29 August 2027. Join our journey!

Sculpture on the Farm Dungog is striving to become a pre-eminent regional exhibition of contemporary sculpture in Australia. Back on the Farm in 2023

Sculpture on the Farm Dungog will return in 2023 to the Williams River Valley cattle property of “Fosterton”. The exhibition provides opportunity for local, regional and interstate sculptors to showcase their works in the rural environment close to the scenic Hunter Valley town of Dungog, NSW. Applications

Open 1 April 2023
Close July 2023

Preview and Gala Opening

Friday 29 September
Details to be advised 2023

Exhibition Open

Saturday 30 September 10am - 4am
Sunday 1 October - 10am - 4pm
Monday 2 October 9am -12 noon

08/08/2026

🏆 Award-Winning Sculptor Stephen Coburn Returns for SOF 2027!!!

We're excited to announce that Stephen Coburn has been selected as the Roadside Gallery Sculptor for Sculpture on the Farm Dungog 2027.

Chosen by the Sculpture on the Farm Curation Team from Roadside Gallery's 6th Anniversary Exhibition, Stephen will create a new work especially for our 2027 exhibition.

Working in painted and stainless steel, Stephen's contemporary sculptures are inspired by the Australian landscape, combining striking organic forms with a strong environmental message.
Stephen is no stranger to SOF, having won the Sculpture on the Farm Acquisitive Prize at our 2025 exhibition. His vibrant sculpture Big Yellow Taxi now proudly welcomes visitors to its home on Dungog Common.

Thank you to Roadside Gallery Wollombi for creating this opportunity. We look forward to welcoming Stephen and his new work to Dungog in 2027.

📅 Save the date — Sculpture on the Farm Dungog returns 26–29 August 2027. We can't wait to welcome you back!

05/08/2026

A Partnership That Supports Sculptors!

This Friday we'll be joining our friends at Roadside Gallery Wollombi as they open their 6th Anniversary Exhibition. If you're in the area, we'd love to see you there supporting this showcase of outstanding artists.

As part of our partnership, the Sculpture on the Farm Curation Team has selected one exhibiting artist to become the Roadside Gallery Sculptor for Sculpture on the Farm Dungog 2027.

Roadside Gallery will support the artist's participation in our 2027 exhibition, where they'll develop a new, previously unexhibited work for Sculpture on the Farm.

Our own curation team member and local artist Helene Leane from Gallery on Dowling Dungog will announce the selected sculptor at tomorrow evening's opening.

Regional galleries supporting regional artists – that's something worth celebrating. Congratulations to Roadside Gallery on six wonderful years.

📍 Friday 7 August | 5–7pm
2864 Wollombi Road, Wollombi NSW

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16/07/2026

🌍 The world's eyes are on Venice.

Every two years, the Venice Biennale brings together the very best of contemporary art from around the globe. It's one of the highest honours an artist can receive and a reminder of the extraordinary creative talent shaping our world.

This year, Australian artist Khaled Sabsabi is representing Australia with his immersive installation conference of one's self in the Australia Pavilion. In a remarkable first, he's also exhibiting in the Biennale's prestigious International Exhibition—a huge achievement for Australian contemporary art.

Moments like these remind us just how fortunate we are to have so many exceptional sculptors and artists right here in Australia.

While Dungog might be a long way from Venice, the same spirit of creativity, curiosity and conversation comes alive every two years at Sculpture on the Farm. Bringing outstanding Australian sculpture to a spectacular regional setting is exactly what we're all about.

📅 Save the Date
Sculpture on the Farm Dungog returns 26–29 August 2027.

We can't wait to welcome artists, collectors and sculpture lovers back to Dungog Common.

*Photos courtesy Creative Australia. Australia Pavilion entrance.
Credit: John Gollings. All other images by Andrea Rossetti.

07/07/2026

YOUR SUNDAY DRIVE JUST FOUND A DESTINATION…

THIS SUNDAY (12 July), the doors open on a new showcase of creativity from across the Hunter Valley – and you’re invited!

Step inside the Winter Exhibition 2026 at Gresford Community Gallery. Artist-founded and community-run, it’s one of those grassroots creative spaces that gives artists somewhere to exhibit, connect and build a profile – helping keep the arts thriving right here in Dungog Shire.

Discover a rich mix of sculpture, painting, ceramics, photography, glass, fibre art, jewellery and drawing by artists from across the Hunter.

AND look out for several familiar Sculpture on the Farm alumni! 👀

OPENING CELEBRATION
Sunday 12 July | 2–4pm
12 Park Street, East Gresford
Officially opened by Brigette Uren, Program Director, Arts Health Infrastructure

This one is absolutely worth the drive. See you there!

📅 SAVE THE DATE: Sculpture on the Farm Dungog | 26–29 August 2027

Pictured from Sculpture on the Farm Dungog 2025:
• Artist Helene Leane at her Dungog gallery, Gallery on Dowling
• 'West to the Dam' by Helene Leane
• 'Adrift' by Cherie Platen
• Works by Barbara Nanshe and Robyn Werkhoven, featured in the SOF 2025 Adorned group jewellery exhibition

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02/07/2026

Spotted in the pages of Artemis! 🗞️✨
A massive thank you to The Art Gallery Society of Newcastle Art Gallery for featuring Sculpture on the Farm 2025 in your beautiful Artemis magazine. It is always such an honour to see our Dungog event highlighted alongside so many incredible arts initiatives across the Hunter region.

We are working hard behind the scenes to make SOF 2027 our best exhibition yet, and having the support of the Art Gallery Society means the world to our committee, our artists, and our local community.

Join the Newcastle Art Gallery Society to get your hands on a copy of Artemis: https://newcastleartgallery.nsw.gov.au/art-gallery-society, and start getting excited for another amazing showcase of Australian sculpture in the paddocks!

🗓 SAVE THE DATE: Sculpture on the Farm Dungog, 26–29 August 2027.

30/06/2026

From the paddocks of Dungog to the national stage! 🖤🏺 We're so proud to see Vipoo Srivilasa – who brought a small piece of his magic to Sculpture on the Farm Dungog 2025 – continuing to captivate audiences across Australia.

A finalist in the 2025 Archibald Prize, Thai-born Australian Artist Vipoo Srivilasa continues to go from strength to strength. Following his acclaimed immersive exhibition If We're Being Honest at Hobart's Dark M**o and his hugely successful interactive exhibition at Brisbane's GOMA, he's now preparing to take his work on a major national tour.

Vipoo's sculptures are instantly recognisable for their vibrant and joyful spirit. It was a privilege to host him at Sculpture on the Farm Dungog 2025! ✨

Want to discover your next favourite sculptor?
📅 Save the date: Sculpture on the Farm Dungog returns 26–29 August 2027.

Pictured at SOF 2025: Master of Shadows by Vipoo Srivilasa
Vipoo Srivilasa

28/06/2026

Art should be inclusive, not divisive. 🛑🐕🐇

Recently, a New York art critic had some rather harsh words for the iconic Australian duo, Gillie and Marc. We want to go on the record to say: we fully support them and the pure joy their work brings to public spaces!

We were so incredibly proud to have Gillie and Marc exhibit with us at Sculpture on the Farm in 2025. To us, they are breaking down the gallery walls and bringing art to the people. Their bronze Rabbitwoman and Dogman sculptures are fun, accessible, and invite everyday people to interact, touch, and smile. They don't hide their art behind closed gallery doors; they share it with the world.

At SOF, we believe sculpture is for everyone. It should spark joy, start conversations, and bring communities together. Keep doing what you do, Gillie and Marc! 👏

🗓 SAVE THE DATE: We're bringing more incredible, accessible art to the paddocks for Sculpture on the Farm Dungog, 26–29 August 2027.

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